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CHARLES L STRAIT

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)
Built
1961
Last inspected
31 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
53
Deficiencies
17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with
28 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Inspection record

Last inspected 31 August 2025
Recorded inspections53
…physical examinations5
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded47
Deficiencies 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 22 calendar years (1992–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

US Official No.
285908
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDG4314
MISLE id
79138
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-79138

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)174.1 ft × 52.1 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 1,108 / net 753
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDRAVO CORPORATION · NEVILLE ISLAND, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1961
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portLITTLE ROCK, AR
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 15 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it1108 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
753 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 28

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

RM 1430B Freight Barge · MISLE 1365441 · 3 October 2022 · activity 7578853PAIGE L STRAIT Towing Vessel · MISLE 99619 · 20 February 2021 · activity 7143458SCF 24320B Freight Barge · MISLE 712604 · 20 February 2021 · activity 7143458LORI BLOCKER Towing Vessel · MISLE 1108981 · 20 February 2021 · activity 7143458KIM KING Towing Vessel · MISLE 1197939 · 20 February 2021 · activity 7143458AGS 749 Freight Barge · MISLE 5420 · 6 November 2020 · activity 7092121SAFETY GOAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 1080838 · 15 January 2019 · activity 6632479RM 1354B Freight Barge · MISLE 33501 · 8 January 2019 · activity 6607130RB2 Freight Barge · MISLE 943043 · 8 January 2019 · activity 6607130JM-3 Tank Barge · MISLE 1322182 · 19 December 2015 · activity 5785527CECIL Towing Vessel · MISLE 565788 · 17 June 2014 · activity 4892150HTCO 3100 Tank Barge · MISLE 1224374 · 17 June 2014 · activity 4892150MEM 2443 Freight Barge · MISLE 466224 · 15 July 2009 · activity 3536190AMY ROSS Towing Vessel · MISLE 194882 · 2 December 2008 · activity 3372879LTD 240 Freight Barge · MISLE 451977 · 2 December 2008 · activity 3372879TOMMY ROSS Towing Vessel · MISLE 133854 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3364534RF 903B Freight Barge · MISLE 421752 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3364534TIM P STUDDERT Towing Vessel · MISLE 471473 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3364534COLE G SETTOON Towing Vessel · MISLE 92278 · 26 November 1996 · activity 73991FJC 140B Freight Barge · MISLE 384467 · 26 November 1996 · activity 73991AEP 3217 Freight Barge · MISLE 420430 · 26 November 1996 · activity 73991FAC 114 Freight Barge · MISLE 113584 · 17 November 1996 · activity 43151W RED HARRIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 129971 · 17 November 1996 · activity 43151M 122 Freight Barge · MISLE 283625 · 17 November 1996 · activity 43151OR 1245 Freight Barge · MISLE 185586 · 20 October 1995 · activity 26641JOHN R INGRAM Towing Vessel · MISLE 108112 · 27 June 1994 · activity 118378RW 800 Freight Barge · MISLE 144368 · 9 March 1994 · activity 140538ACBL 3232 Freight Barge · MISLE 171020 · 6 December 1992 · activity 79934

Inspection history · 53

31 August 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8235519
4 June 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7927282
29 May 2024 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7923387
3 October 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7578853
20 February 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7143458
6 November 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7092121
11 June 2020 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6977094
19 January 2019 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6612474
19 January 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6614103
15 January 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6632479
8 January 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6607130
24 August 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6256543
19 December 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5785527
17 June 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4892150
26 June 2012 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4375791
15 July 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3536190
10 April 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3450166
17 December 2008 Administration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3381341
2 December 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3372879
28 November 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3372818
12 November 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3364534
19 September 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3332465
20 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3252853
24 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3135736
7 October 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3075974
25 September 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3070465
24 September 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3075535
11 March 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2888540
4 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2649768
11 March 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2731473
22 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1722293
13 June 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 213650
21 September 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 696063
28 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 281636
14 December 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 723717
20 November 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 423077
16 December 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769113
13 December 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 199555
26 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 73991
17 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43151
29 January 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38207
9 January 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 98883
20 October 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 26641
7 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 681508
1 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 173714
1 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 379048
18 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 62534
27 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 118378
8 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 57063
9 March 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 140538
6 January 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 92142
9 December 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 139543
6 December 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 79934

Deficiency record · 17

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 4 June 2024 Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so that the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel reported breach of hull and water ingress to stern void. Provide TPO report attesting to proper repair and watertight integrity of hull to the satisfaction of Coast Guard prior to vessel movement. Vessel is authorized a one-time transit for repairs as per approved transit plan. 46 CFR 140.605(b)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 June 2024
Resolution: Uploaded Close-Out report from TPO for completed repairs.
Fire Fighting
Issued 28 August 2000 Resolved
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE MISSING THEIR INSPECTION TAGS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 2000
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 28 August 2000 Resolved
MARINE SANITATION DEVICE WAS MISSING USCG CERTIFICATION PLACARD AND HAD A HOLE IN TOP OF TANK WHICH WAS LEAKING SEWAGE INTO THE SPACE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 2000
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Lifesaving
Issued 28 August 2000 Resolved
RING BUOY ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE BRIDGE WAS DRY ROTTED AND INSERVICEABLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 2000
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Electrical
Issued 28 August 2000 Resolved
WIRING THROUGHOUT THE VESSEL WAS JERRY RIGGED AND UNSAFE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 October 2000
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 28 August 2000 Resolved
FLAME SCREENS WERE TORN IN SOME VENTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 2000
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
Work vests and other wearable PFDs were stored together.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 November 1998
Resolved 27 November 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
Work vests were not in serviceable condition.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
The vessel had no serviceable life ring on board.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Engineering
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
Vessel's fuel transfer procedures were incomplete.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Electrical
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
Electrical problems located throughout the vessel; improper wiring, lighting, recepticles.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Engineering
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
Flame screens on fuel vents need replacement.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
Marine sanitation device (forward) condition has deteriorated to the point where substantial amounts of waste are leaking onto the forward bilges, creating an unsanitary condition inside the vessel.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
System not recorded
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
Vessel's work boat, h.p. in excess of 25, has no current registration.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Navigation
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
Notice to mariners were not carried on board.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 November 1998
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 November 1998 Resolved
The vessel's name was not properly displayed on the stern.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2002
Resolution: Cleared for administrative reasons.
Documentation
Issued 1 June 1995 Resolved
THE CHIEF ENGINEER WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH TRANSFER PROCEDURES. AS HE DID NOT FOLLOW THE TRANSFER PROCEDURES FOR THE TRANSFER OPERATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 July 1995
Resolved 8 June 1995

Recorded names · 1

DOUGLAS J. FISCHER (2006–2009). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.