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SMITH BUCCANEER

Built
2006
Last inspected
5 February 2026
Documentation
Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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 5 February 2026
…with no type recorded9
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 13 calendar years (2006–2026)
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

9405203
WDN4602
806663
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-806663

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)74.8 ft × 26.0 ft × 11.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)74.8 ft × 26.0 ft × 11.0 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderA & B INDUSTRIES OF MORGAN CITY INC · AMELIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2006
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMORGAN CITY, LA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 7 November 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 it98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
67 - 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 · 8

Inspection history · 22

5 February 2026 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8306823
31 October 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8027530
22 October 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8023168
30 October 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7816525
2 November 2022 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7588222
15 March 2022 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7412476
17 July 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7260894
9 July 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7253342
2 March 2021 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7149098
13 January 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7130726
16 June 2017 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6200981
23 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6146259
14 December 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5782234
21 July 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5192713
17 February 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4534892
19 January 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4228364
7 October 2010 Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3865666
20 January 2009 Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3396830
13 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2871562
31 January 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2867871
19 September 2006 MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2782406
17 August 2006 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2751054

Deficiency record · 12

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 31 October 2024 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage, including:(1) Charts, including electronic charts acceptable to the Coast Guard, of appropriate scale to make safe navigation possible. Did not have the up to date version of Rose point or up to date charts.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 November 2024
Resolved 31 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep purchased paper charts.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 31 October 2024 Resolved
Navigational safety equipment such as radar, gyrocompass, echo depth-sounding or other sounding device, automatic dependent surveillance equipment, or navigational lighting that fails during a voyage must be repaired at the earliest practicable time. 2 yellow towing lights were non operational.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 31 October 2024
Resolved 12 November 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provided photos of working yellow two lights.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 31 October 2024 Resolved
Nonmetallic flexible hose is acceptable if it:(i) Is used in lengths of not more than 0.76 meters (30 inches); Generators have flexible fuel hoses that are too long.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 November 2024
Resolved 17 November 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 31 October 2024 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 November 2024
Resolved 12 November 2024
Resolution: Fuel sight glass guards was installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 October 2024 Resolved
(a) This regulation applies to all towing vessels covered by this subchapter. The drydock examination must be conducted while the vessel is hauled out of the water or placed in a drydock or slipway. The Coast Guard inspector or surveyor conducting this examination must: (1) Examine the exterior of the hull, including bottom, sides, headlog, and stern, and examine all appendages for damage, fractures, wastage, pitting, or improper repairs; Port rudder bearing clearance. Port and STBD shoe cracks. Hole in between BHD in stern wrap. Thru Hull penetrations in engine room missing fire stop. FWD BHD,Main Deck missing ball vent. STBD, BHD, maindeck flame screen missing.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 November 2024
Resolved 28 October 2024
Resolution: All work list items rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 October 2023 Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Life Rings: STBD 01 deck missing plug and rotted line, Port 01 deck rotted line, STBD crows nest rotted line, Main deck aft water logged and rotted line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 November 2023
Resolved 31 October 2023
Resolution: Replace STBD 01 deck and main deck aft Life Ring. Replaced rotted line on crew nest and port 01 deck Life Ring.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 October 2023 Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. No documentation of testing of Pressure vessel relief valves.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 November 2023
Resolved 31 October 2023
Resolution: Vsls Rep provided proof of vavle test certificated completed on 10-30-23
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 October 2023 Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, Port Generator, excess oil and dirt in and around rear main seal and guard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 November 2023
Resolved 31 October 2023
Resolution: All excess oil and dirt was cleaned and removed for Port Generator guard and main seal.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 October 2023 Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Coolant piping for the wench motor had a leak, which was repaired with a temporary patch.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 November 2023
Resolved 31 October 2023
Resolution: Wasted section of piping was cutout and replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Tonnage certificate
Issued 8 November 2022 Resolved
If a vessel that is already measured is to undergo a structural alteration, a change to its service, or if the use of its space is to be changed, a remeasurement may be required. Vessel has documentation stating that it is 108 gross tons. Vessel owner rep is requesting to have vessel certificated with 98 gross tons. 46 cfr 69.19
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 18 November 2022
Resolution: RECEIVED UPDATED TONNAGE CERTIFICATE FROM ABS.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 8 November 2022 Resolved
A Certification of Documentation is required for the operation of a vessel in certain trades, serves as evidence of vessel nationality, and permits a vessel to be subject to preferred mortgages. Vessel has requested a COD that has not been approved. 46 CFR 67.1
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 18 November 2022
Resolution: COD HAS BEEN VERIFIED IN MISLE AND BY THE NVDC VIA EMAIL.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 8 November 2022 Resolved
hen designating a permitted route or imposing any operational limits on a towing vessel, the cognizant OCMI may consider; the performance capabilities of the vessel based on design, scantlings,stability, subdivision, propulsion, speed, operating modes, maneuverability, and other characteristics. Owner rep needs to provide evidence that vessel has safely operated on an oceans route in the past.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 18 November 2022
Resolution: COMPANY PROVIDED PROOF OF OCEAN VOYAGES.

Recorded names · 2

MISS GOLDIE (2013), JULIE ANNE (2015–2021). 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

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.