This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 6 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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)46.2 ft × 17.3 ft × 6.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 48 / net 33
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBOB HOPPER JR · AUSTWELL, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1963
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionUNSPECIFIED
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portROCKPORT, TX
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formunknown (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it48 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 33 - 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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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.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 13 May 2003Resolved
Numerous junction boxes were missing covers. Wiring was exposed and saturated in oil due to several oil leaks throughout the engine room. Replace all missing covers on all junction boxes in various locations throughout the engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 13 May 2003Resolved
Observed several loose and dead end wiring throughout the engine room. Remove all dead end wiring throughout the engine room. Properly install all live, loose wires into junction boxes.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 13 May 2003Resolved
Battery box in engine room not properly installed. Vessel was operating from battery charger, jumper cables affixed to the batteries. Remove jumper cables and ensure proper installation and operation of the emergency battery system.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 13 May 2003Resolved
Excessive leaks observed on port side fuel tank. Leak from manhole cover down bulkhead appeared to be secured however additional, excessive leaking was observed from the valve. Renew or replace port side fuel tank valve.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Observed numerous valves for a variety of systems were wasted and in need of repair. Renew or replace multiple wasted valves throughout the engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Generator was coated in oil and multiple oil leaks were observed. Junction box was missing cover and all wiring was exposed and saturated in oil. Repair all oil leaks on the generator and ensure excessive oil is cleaned off the generator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Excessive exhaust leak observed on the lagging of the starboard side main engine. Repair exhaust leak and replace lagging as necessary.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 13 May 2003Resolved
All portable fire extinquishers in need of servicing. Last servicing was several years ago. Provide servicing for all required portable fire extinquishers and replace as necessary.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Port and starboard running lights not properly installed. Both running lights were mounted in a horizontal position. Properly install all navigation lights in accordance with the U.S. Inland Navigation Rules.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Forward mast was bent to a twenty to thirty degree angle causing a wrong aspect shown by the mast head lights. Repair and renew the forward mast to correct aspect of the mast head lights. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Navigation Lights
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
GPS antennae installed in such a manner to block the port side navigation light. Remove and re-install the GPS antennae to ensure the visibility of the port side running light is not obstructed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Glass on starboard side door of the wheel house was broken. Repair glass to the starboard side wheel house door.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Condition
Issued 13 May 2003Resolved
All flares expired. Replace all expired flares with new ones and ensure proper number of flares on board as required.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 13 May 2003Resolved
The current Certificate of Documentation was not onboard the vessel during the time of inspection. The only copy onboard was the C.O.D. that expired on September 30, 2001. Verification was made that a valid C.O.D. was issued for the vessel. Provide current C.O.D. and maintain on board.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
Operations/Management › Other Criminal/Civil Violations › Negligent Operations
Issued 13 May 2003Resolved
The voyage of the Tug Pearl James was terminated because no crew member onboard the tug while underway was properly licensed as a Master or the Operator of an Uninspected Towing Vessel. Neither crew member held any license.
Due 14 May 2003
Resolved 14 May 2003
Resolution: The operating manager of the tug provided an appropriately licensed Master.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Retention of Oily Mixture
Issued 13 May 2003Resolved
Bilges were filled with oil overflowing the deck plating in the engine room. An estimated 500 gallons of oil had accumulated in the bilge from multiple oil leaks in the engine room. Remove and properly dispose of oil accumulation in the vessels bilge.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2003
Resolved 30 April 2012
Resolution: corrected
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