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MATT ALLEN
MATT ALLEN is a 1961 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 1990, most recently in June 2026, along with 14 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.
Records from 1990 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 June 2026.
- Built
- 1961
- Last inspected
- 8 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2012
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
8 June 2026
…with no type recorded12
Deficiencies
14 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
20 calendar years (1990–2026)
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
287250
WDI9885
79853
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-79853
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)80.4 ft × 24.0 ft × 11.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 146 / net 99
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNOLTY THERIOT, BUILDER · GOLDEN MEADOW · built 1961
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHOLLAND, MI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 16 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
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 it99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
146 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
146 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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 · 6
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.
PERE MARQUETTE 41 Freight Barge · MISLE 42035 · 19 November 2012 · activity 4493062JOHN HENRY Towing Vessel · MISLE 179923 · 19 November 2012 · activity 4493062UNDAUNTED Towing Vessel · MISLE 268540 · 19 November 2012 · activity 4493062WEEKS 174 Freight Barge · MISLE 48739 · 9 July 1999 · activity 16470CANDACE ANDRIE Freight Barge · MISLE 54357 · 9 July 1999 · activity 16470SCOW NO. 50 Freight Barge · MISLE 49221 · 22 May 1997 · activity 154943Inspection history · 31
8 June 2026
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8390043
7 October 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8244716
23 August 2024
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7989251
17 July 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7960245
21 July 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7751636
30 June 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7491483
11 May 2021
COI Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7240172
20 May 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5949345
4 December 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5778354
27 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4824291
31 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4607041
19 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4493062
3 July 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4383661
24 May 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4320338
30 November 2011
Administration
Administrative · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4274327
12 April 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3714703
13 December 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2847763
31 May 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2666284
27 September 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2502380
23 August 2005
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2473044
2 February 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1999968
6 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 101301
9 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 16470
8 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 107293
8 October 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1443922
17 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 654998
23 May 1997
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1445236
22 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 154943
22 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 217884
12 September 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 654994
12 June 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 448498
Deficiency record · 14
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Record of drills and steering gear tests
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The record must include:(1) The date of the drill and instruction;(2) A description of the drill scenario and instruction topics;(3) The personnel involved. Crew stated they recently conducted all required drills. Provide evidence of logged drills.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
The operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of the Navigation Rules. Provide a copy of the required Navigation Rules.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 21 July 2023
Resolved
All PFE must be inspected / serviced at least once every 12 months. Some PFE onboard were missed during annual servicing. Provide proof of inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 July 2023
Resolved
A 40 B:C PFE must be located near the storage cabinet of flammable / combustible products. The PFE was laying on top of the storage cabinet inside its bracket. Properly mount 40 B:C PFE near flammable / combustible storage cabinet.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 21 July 2023
Resolved
Radio Log Books must keep required information and be readily available for 2 years. No current radio log book entries. Information was found in TVR; discussed with O/O and radio log book will be also be maintained as required by 47 CFR 80.409.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 July 2023
Resolved
Work vests must be stored separately in a location marked "WORK VESTS" so that they are not substituted for Type I PFDs. Work vests found in crew cabins with Type I PFDs. O/O moved to proper storage location.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 12 July 2022
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Aft STBD ladder missing safety chain. Rectify by July 22, 2022.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 10 August 2021
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. The low hydraulic steering fluid level alarm was alerting for unknown reasons. Discover root cause of alert and ensure proper repair.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 10 August 2021
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. The low lubricating oil pressure alarm for mde was alerting for unknown reasons. Discover root cause of alert and ensure proper repair.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 23 August 2005
Resolved
No EAP information available on the vessel.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 23 August 2005
Resolved
Lifebuoy did not have name of vessel or retro-reflective tape on it.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type III) › Marking
Issued 23 August 2005
Resolved
PFD's are not labeled with vessel name.
Fire Fighting › Semiportable Chemical-Foam Fire Extinguishers › Condition
Issued 23 August 2005
Resolved
Semi portable fire extinguisher is not installed.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 23 August 2005
Resolved
demonstrate that general alarm works properly
Casualty record · 1
19 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4493062
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.
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.