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SAIPAN
SAIPAN is a 2006 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2011, most recently in March 2026, along with 57 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2023 and 2025.
Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 March 2026.
- Built
- 2006
- Last inspected
- 17 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 57 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2023–2025
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 March 2026
…with no type recorded3
Deficiencies
57 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
7 calendar years (2011–2026)
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
1186669
WDD3975
824242
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-824242
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)70.0 ft × 24.0 ft × 6.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 91 / net 73
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderABL FABRICATORS LLC · AMELIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2006
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portGALVESTON, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 August 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 it91 - Simplified, Gross Ton
73 - Simplified, Net Ton
73 - Simplified, 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 2
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.
MR. ROLAND Passenger (Uninspected) · MISLE 508359 · 9 June 2023 · activity 7710603LOUIE C Towing Vessel · MISLE 989911 · 9 June 2023 · activity 7710603Inspection history · 15
17 March 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8303956
25 February 2026
Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8303971
30 June 2025
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8172169
23 June 2025
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8167013
22 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8168162
31 March 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8101207
4 March 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7874088
9 June 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7710603
23 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7655782
8 March 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7408193
30 October 2020
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7086686
25 September 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7065226
2 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7048309
31 August 2020
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7047029
26 September 2011
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4155133
Deficiency record · 57
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 25 February 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump. Vessel's fire pump took over 3 minutes to prime.
46 CFR 142.325
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 25 February 2026
Resolved
In the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Vessel's fuel shutoff valve does not operate as designed; valve is a quarter turn ball valve but moves well past 90 degrees.
46 CFR 143.260(b)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 25 February 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm—When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station”. Signage has not been posted in the engine room.
46 CFR 143.235(a)(3)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 25 February 2026
Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. A properly functioning VHF radiotelephone installation is required. The vessel's VHF DSC radios do not have a GPS input feed, invalidating the DSC capability of the installations.
46 CFR 140.715(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 February 2026
Resolved
When conducting an examination of a towing vessel as required by this subpart, the surveyor must determine whether any defect, deterioration, damage, or modifications of the hull and related structure and components may adversely affect the vessel's seaworthiness or fitness or suitability for its route or service. Complete the following at next DD due on 31MAR2026: Gauge/assess wasted port outboard longitudinal frame directly under the port M/E; renew starboard E/R air intake drum (flange is excessively wasted).
46 CFR 137.325(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 23 June 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Company reported, and MI's observed vessel hull has possible fracture/crack/hole allowing water intrusion in the bow void compromising vessel watertight integrity. Vessel is not permitted to move from current location until a proposal is approved by CG. Company to provide transit plan and repair proposal to CG.
46 CFR 140.605(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 June 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel experienced a marine casualty occurring when approx. 24,000 pounds was loaded onto the bow causing the vessel to hit rocky bottom of Brownsville Shrimp Basin. Company to evaluate and determine max allowable weight to be carried on vessel based on operational history and include as a restriction on the vessel stability statement. Copy of updated document to be sent to CG.
46 CFR 140.605(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire a remote fuel valve must be fitted. The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space. Remote fuel valve did not close fully when remote cable was pulled. Repair.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
The Fire Detection system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. Crew did not have manual. Provide proof of testing and maintenance in accordance with manual.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
Pressure vessel relief valves must be tested in accordance with 143.245, twice in five years. Crew unable to provide proof of test. Provide proof or replace.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
The bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone station will be inspected on vessels subject to regular inspections pursuant
to the requirements of Parts II and III of Title III of the Communications Act. Vessel did not have a bridge to bridge safety certificate on board. Procure. 47CFR80.1005
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 4 March 2024
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.
The port and starboard engine belt guards were not installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Training and qualification MLC - Personnel safety training
Issued 4 March 2024
Resolved
The employer shall provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all crewmembers. The employer may establish the EAP as a part of its internal personnel services or the employer may contract with an entity that will provide EAP services to a crewmember.
Crew could not provide EAP information and was unable to explain the companies process for post casualty drug and alcohol testing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 14 April 2023
Resolved
Each space where crew may be quartered or normally employed must have at least two means of escape. The port side emergency escape hatch for the engine room was found inoperable. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector. - 46 CFR 144.500
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 14 April 2023
Resolved
Each escape hatch and emergency exit used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high: "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR". Ensure that all emergency escapes are properly labeled to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector. - 46 CFR 144.160
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 April 2023
Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. The bilge overboard discharge piping was found severely corroded. Repair of replace to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector. - 46 CFR 143.270
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 14 April 2023
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel. Noted missing door section of watertight door gasket and hole on watertight door coaming leading into engine room. - 46 CFR 144.320(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Exterior switch housing was found deteriorated. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of a marine inspector. - 46 CFR 143.400
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 April 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to the provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on-board under normal and emergency conditions. Ensure that overhead electrical cables and wires are properly mounted utilizing installed mounting brackets. - 46 CFR 143.205
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 14 April 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Contents of the first aid kit on board the vessel were found expired. Replace expired contents or obtain a new first aid kit. - 46 CFR 140.435
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 April 2023
Resolved
The sidelights of vessels of 20 meters or more in length shall be fitted with matte black inboard screens and meet the requirements of 33 CFR 84.15. Inboard screens were not matte black. Ensure that inboard screens are a matte black to the satisfaction of an attending USCG Marine Inspector. - 33 CFR 84.05(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 140.645(a)
Prior to assuming duties related to the safe operation of a towing vessel, each crewmember must receive training.
Vessel utilizes RosePoint as the primary and secondary means of navigational charts and publications. The master was not able to navigate and access any publications.
Ensure training is developed and conducted prior to assuming duties and vessel departure.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 140.635(a)
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway.
The vessel has navigation assessment forms onboard, however the navigation assessment has not been completed for any voyages in the month of March.
Ensure training is developed and conducted to capture the requirement to complete a navigation assessment prior to departure for any voyage.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 140.915
The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel:
Record of drills and instruction.
Training is not being logged within the TVR or official logbook. Ensure training is being captured in the TVR or other means acceptable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 141.340(f)
Each lifejacket must be marked:
(1) In capital block letters with the name of the vessel.
The vessel has 10 lifejackets that are marked with the vessel's old name "INTEGRITY" and the current name "SAIPAN." All brand new lifejackets are not marked with the vessel's name.
Remove or line out the vessel's old name on the lifejackets and appropriately mark the brand new lifejackets with the vessel's name.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
Means must be provided to ensure that windows immediately forward of the operating station in the pilothouse allow for adequate visibility to ensure safe navigation regardless of weather conditions. Marine Inspectors observed that the window wiper for the center line window in the wheel house had an inoperative window wiping mechanism. Effect permanent repairs to the satisfaction of US Coast Guard Marine Inspectors.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from two hydrants at at least 50 PSI and 80 gallons per minute.
When the second hydrant was energized, the pressure and volume did not meet requirements.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a high bilge alarm at the operating station.
Bilge alarm did not work. There are not bilge alarms in all sections of the engine room.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Accidental oil outflow performance
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with the applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Vessel has automatic bilge discharge below reduction gear creating risk of pollution.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
For towing vessels with berthing aboard, a sufficient number of lifejackets must be carried for each person onboard and additional lifejackets immediately available at each normally manned watch station.
Vessel intends to be certified for 08 persons and therefore needs 10 lifejackets. There were only 08 lifejackets on board and none on bridge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Each lifefloat must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, a painter, and floating electric water light.
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with 46 CFR 199.176 and .178.
Lifefloat was not labeled with vessel name, did not have a light, and was not arranged in a float-free manner.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals as indicated in Table 141.370.
Vessel did not have 6 day and 6 night flares for an LBS route over 3 miles from shore.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
The officer in charge of the navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway.
No navigation assessments were being conducted or logged.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
The owner or operator must implement procedures for reporting unsafe conditions and must have records of these activities. The owner or operator must maintain records of health and safety incidents on board the vessel.
The owner or operator must implement procedures to identify and minimize health and safety hazards.
No health and safety plan or procedures were on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
The results of towing gear inspections required by 33 CFR 164.76 must be documented in record book.
A record of the type, size, and service of each towline, face wire, and spring line used to make a tow must be available to the Coast Guard. Records must include dates that examinations are performed, results of the inspections, and name of inspector.
No towing gear inspection procedures or records were available.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitable installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact.
Vessel had portable battery charger with alligator clips attached to the battery.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 02 hours of when the SMI occurred. The vessel did not have alcohol test strips on the vessel and the vessel's voyages range between 02 - 08 hours. Provide appropriate number of alcohol testing stripes on board the vessel to the satisfaction of the US Coast Guard Marine Inspectors.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 September 2020
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is the company's only vessel and does not have a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection by 03NOV2020, which is 90 days from the sale of the vessel dated 03AUG2020. If an inspection is not completed by this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 142.330 Each towing vessel must have a fire detection system installed to detect engine room fires.
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces.
Engine room fire detection panel on bridge is inoperable. smoke detectors in berthing area are inoperable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 142.220 Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards.
Generators and main engines are covered in oil soaked rags and cardboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 143.400 Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and to minimize system failures and fire.
Multiple batteries are uncovered and connected with alligator clips. Multiple electrical outlets, junction boxes, and controllers had exposed connections. A bucket of oily rags was located in battery box with exposed connections.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 142.240 Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained and tested in accordance with the maintenance procedures required by NFPA 10.
Annual servicing or portable fire extinguishing equipment was out of date, and no monthly inspections are being conducted or logged.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 142.245 The master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crew member participates in fire-fighting drills and receives instruction at least one each month.
No fire drills have been conducted or logged.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 140.420 The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crew members are capable of performing the duties expected of the during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel and recovering person from the water.
No abandon ship or man overboard drills have been conducted or logged.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 142.315 A towing vessel certificated for rivers or Lakes, Bays, and Sounds must have a 160-B semi-portable extinguisher to protect the engine room.
Vessel does not have a semi-portable extinguisher on board.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 143.410 Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. emergency lighting sources must provide sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space.
Vessel's emergency escape lighting did not activate under a loss of power.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 143.230 Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition develops problems on an essential system.
Vessel did not have the alarms required by 46 CFR 143.230 for the mains, generator prime movers, and steering gear.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205 Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safety of person on board under normal and emergency conditions.
Generators did not have appropriate guards over moving belts.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Accidental oil outflow performance
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 140.655 Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with the applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Vessel has a hydraulic oil line to the spud that was leaking into the water.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Accidental oil outflow performance
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 140.655 Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with the applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Vessel was pumping oily bilge water from under the main engines with portable automatic pumps.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 143.415
Towing vessels more than 65 feet in length must use navigation lights that
meet UL 1104 or other standards accepted by the Coast Guard.
Vessel is outfitted with unapproved navigation lights.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 140.705(b)
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and
nautical publications for the intended voyage.
Vessel has charts and pubs that are not up-to-date.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 144.605
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving
machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway,
ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such
spaces.
Vessel does not have a mechanical means to secure engine room ventilation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 143.260(e)
Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at
least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and
the way to operate it.
There are no instructions posted for the fuel shutoff.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
For towing vessels with berthing aboard, a sufficient number of additional life jackets must be carried so that a life jacket is immediately available for persons at each normally manned watch station.
Vessel had no additional life jackets on the bridge.
46 CFR 141.340(B)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
Except as provided in 80.13(c), stations must have an authorization granted by the Federal Communications Commission.
Vessel did not have a valid FCC station license.
47 CFR 80.405
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in coast wise trade must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged.
Vessels COD was in valid due to an owner change. Vessel must submit proof of application for new COD.
Casualty record · 2
9 June 2023Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7710603
22 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8168162
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.