PAUL KLAUSEN

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

PAUL KLAUSEN is a 1961 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 50 inspections since 1992, most recently in December 2023, along with 4 deficiencies and 18 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2023.

Records from 1992 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 28 December 2023.

Built: 1961
Last inspected: 28 December 2023
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 50
Deficiencies: 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 18 investigations · 2008–2023
Inspected with: 102 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 28 December 2023

Recorded inspections50

…physical examinations7

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded42

Deficiencies 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 22 calendar years (1992–2023)

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

286085

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WDF2337

79224

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-79224

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 Direct

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portCINCINNATI, OH

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 17 September 2025 · expires 31 October 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 102

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.

Inspection history · 50

28 December 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7847247

4 October 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7570802

16 September 2022 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7562740

14 April 2022 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7431622

23 December 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7371918

22 November 2021 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7356154

20 March 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7161157

25 November 2020 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7102164

25 November 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7107583

16 September 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7059694

20 June 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7000683

10 February 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6906121

18 February 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6627987

27 July 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6505035

21 July 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6489271

17 June 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6568041

7 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6387915

9 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6082499

3 October 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6015087

29 August 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5720450

21 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5009534

15 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5006464

13 August 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4692452

26 March 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4272433

25 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4094634

7 April 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3985344

8 September 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3848847

26 January 2010 Industry Initiated Exam · Administration · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3670245

13 November 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3364556

12 November 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3376452

28 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3252809

12 May 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3211785

15 February 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 61213

8 January 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 150332

5 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 758364

29 July 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 198448

26 May 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 131442

25 May 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 226472

12 February 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178352

20 January 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 75558

21 November 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 83414

3 November 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 184983

25 May 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 107023

18 April 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 185106

6 February 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11751

9 November 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 10406

9 November 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 73570

5 April 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 35639

23 July 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 149162

28 June 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 165068

Deficiency record · 4

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 4 October 2022 Resolved

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Bottom fuel pump motor, Port gear box motor, sewage motors, were inspected and had inadequate overcurrent protection. make repairs prior to using above motors.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 November 2022
Resolved 11 November 2022
Resolution: Provided objective evidence from TVIB of motors being satisfactory installed.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 16 September 2022 Resolved

A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel sustained significant hull damage after a collision of a submerged object resulting in uncontrollable flooding of the engine room and shaft alley spaces. Drydock vessel to make permanent repairs to three known hull breaches and make vessel available for Coast Guard damage survey.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Tested all welds on all inserts, sat. See attached drawing and narrative for insert detail.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 16 September 2022 Resolved

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. Vessel's engine room and shaft alley space were flooded due to a collision with an underwater object. Inspect, repair, and test all machinery and electrical equipment affected by flooding. Make vessel available to Coast Guard to conduct damage survey.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 27 October 2022
Resolution: Inspected installation and received closing report from TVIB for the testing of the engines.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 25 November 2020 Resolved

A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. It was reported that PORT shaft suffered damage causing water ingress into shaft room. Vessel is to proceed to National Maintenance & Repair to drydock vessel for repairs. Assess running gear, make proper repairs to PORT running gear and prove proper operations of PORT running gear to the satisfaction of an USCG Marine Inspector. ******In lieu of Coast Guard attendance, the company may use their Third Party Organization, TVIB, to accept/approve the repairs and provide a report to the Coast Guard inspector listed below.*****

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 December 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.

Casualty record · 18

28 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3252809

12 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3376452

8 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3848847

7 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3985344

25 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4094634

13 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4692452

29 August 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5720450

9 December 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6082499

7 April 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6387915

17 June 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 6568041

21 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6489271

27 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6505035

18 February 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6627987

10 February 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6906121

20 June 2020Routine · role: Sighted in Area · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7000683

16 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7059694

25 November 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7107583

28 December 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7847247

Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

NAVIGATOR (2008). 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.