CAPT. L.A. MONROE

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

CAPT. L.A. MONROE is a 1962 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 46 inspections since 1999, most recently in August 2026, along with 12 deficiencies, 4 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 13 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2021.

Records from 1999 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 August 2026.

Built: 1962
Last inspected: 17 August 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 46
Deficiencies: 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties: 13 investigations · 2002–2021
Inspected with: 29 other vessels
Also recorded as: 3 other names

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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 17 August 2026

Recorded inspections46

…physical examinations17

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded26

Deficiencies 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls 1 with no removal date recorded

Years with a record 19 calendar years (1999–2026)

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

287518

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WDN3752

79985

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-79985

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)66.5 ft × 24.0 ft × 9.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 154 / net 104

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSOUTHERN SHIPBUILDING CORP · SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1962

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPADUCAH, KY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 8 September 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it104 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
154 - 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.

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46 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 12 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 4 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 29 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 3 other recorded names, with years; 13 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 29

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 · 46

17 August 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8466557

6 July 2026 MTSA Verification · Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8430964

16 September 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8235226

28 August 2024 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7991239

2 August 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7972973

21 June 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7939684

2 August 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7758974

20 October 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7581060

26 July 2021 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7268492

27 June 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7314439

7 April 2021 Damage Survey · TPO Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7170730

7 April 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7241585

7 April 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7241596

9 December 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7116899

28 October 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6843383

17 April 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6664848

26 March 2019 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6649315

23 January 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6614300

15 February 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6360541

12 November 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6308183

20 September 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6285801

27 June 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6333332

5 December 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5776073

8 August 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5212823

28 January 2015 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5063790

10 December 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4499488

25 January 2012 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4232070

19 January 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4229795

8 September 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3845497

7 September 2010 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3845515

31 August 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3865125

2 May 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3769642

19 July 2004 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2145427

25 February 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2012798

24 February 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2012362

29 December 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1971144

28 December 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1970307

24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1979295

18 December 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982078

28 November 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1955751

28 November 2003 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1956297

4 December 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1766309

9 March 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 18124

9 March 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 287972

20 November 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 100328

12 December 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 185412

Deficiency record · 12

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 20 July 2026 Resolved

Lifejackets must have the following attachments and fittings: Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Nine lifejacket lights were found with an expiration date of 02/2026. The vessel shall replace all expired lights within 14 days and ensure a daily operational test is performed on all lifejacket lights until replaced.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2026
Resolved 21 July 2026
Resolution: Rep purchased new lights for the jackets.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 6 July 2026 Resolved

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. All lifebuoy lights were found to have incorrect batteries installed, rendering the lights non-compliant with the approval series listed above. The vessel shall ensure that all lights have the proper Energizer L91 batteries installed within 14 days and that a daily operational test is performed on each light.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2026
Resolved 21 July 2026
Resolution: The approved batteries were installed and tested sat.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 2 August 2023 Resolved

All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backfloogin through bilge piping. Install check/foot valve in E/R bilge suciton. To be completed at vessel's next scheduled dry dock exam.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2023
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Check valve installed.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 26 July 2021 Resolved

Towing vessels must perform alarm test set points twice every five years. Complete alarm set point testing for machinery alarms.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: Rec'd tech report.

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

Issued 26 July 2021 Resolved

Piping for seawater cooling must be fitted with isolation valves that are clearly marked by labeling or color coding. Label or color code cooling isolation valves.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 2 August 2021
Resolution: Piping marked.

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

Issued 26 July 2021 Resolved

Electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation. Repair or replace breaker box door in machinery space.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: Door repaired.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority

Issued 7 April 2021 Resolved

The management must demonstrate that they implemented the policies and procedures contained in the TSMS and the entire organization is adhering to their safety management program. Company was notified of water ingress into vessels stern void through vessels side shell October 15 2020. Issue remains unresolved. A targeted external management audit shall be carried out by TPO prior to vessel being released from detention. Audit shall focus on 46 CFR 138.220(a)(2)(ii)and (b)(2).

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 30 May 2021
Resolved 13 May 2021
Resolution: A successful targeted external management audit was carried out by TPO

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

Issued 7 April 2021 Resolved

The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to the hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of the vessel. Vessel must submit voyage plan for approval to transit to dry dock, and upon approval from the OCMI proceed to dry dock for further examination and to affect repairs.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 May 2021
Resolved 13 May 2021
Resolution: TPO verified proper repair

Stability › Watertight Integrity

Issued 28 November 2003 Resolved

Vessel was taking on water which flooded stern void from a 20 inch long fracture in the hull on the starboard quarter. Issued COTP order 03-097 requiring permanent repairs. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2003
Resolved 30 November 2003
Resolution: Received 3rd party report attesting to sat repairs. Vessel welded doubler plate over the fractured area.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube

Issued 28 November 2003 Resolved

Stern tube leaking excessively.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2003
Resolved 30 November 2003
Resolution: Tightened packing on stern tube.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System

Issued 28 November 2003 Resolved

During flooding of stern void, about 6 inches of water entered engineroom via the stuffing tube between the two spaces. Properly dispose of all engineroom bilge waste prior to placing vessel back in service.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2003
Resolved 30 November 2003
Resolution: Pumped bilges at Buffalo Marine.

Stability › Watertight Integrity

Issued 28 November 2003 Resolved

Stuffing tube between the engineroom and the stern void must be repacked due to water leaking through tube during flooding of stern void. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Internal bulkheads

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2003
Resolved 30 November 2003
Resolution: Repacked stuffing tube from both sides.

Casualty record · 13

4 December 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1766309

18 December 2003Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 1982078

2 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3769642

31 August 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3865125

8 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3845497

10 December 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4499488

27 June 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6333332

15 February 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6360541

23 January 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6614300

9 December 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7116899

7 April 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7241585

7 April 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7241596

27 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7314439

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 · 3

SHELLEN R (2002–2003), BONNIE PERTSCH (2010), FREEDOM (2012–2021). 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

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