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MS RITA

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

MS RITA is a 1964 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 63 inspections since 1986, most recently in July 2026, along with 5 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 14 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2026.

Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 July 2026.

Built
1964
Last inspected
19 July 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
63
Deficiencies
5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
14 investigations · 2007–2026
Inspected with
15 other vessels
Also recorded as
4 other names

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 19 July 2026
Recorded inspections63
…physical examinations15
…administrative events9
…with no type recorded39
Deficiencies 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 22 calendar years (1986–2026)
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

US Official No.
294760
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL4311
MISLE id
84206
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-84206

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)63.5 ft × 22.0 ft × 8.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 82 / net 65
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAU'S BAY CRAFT INC · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1964
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPADUCAH, KY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it82 - Simplified, Gross Ton
65 - 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.

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 · 15

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.

MAGGIE LEAVELL Towing Vessel · MISLE 93086 · 6 November 2019 · activity 6850549U 803 Freight Barge · MISLE 101330 · 6 November 2019 · activity 6850549KIRBY 30411 Tank Barge · MISLE 396860 · 6 July 2013 · activity 4654107KIRBY 28026 Tank Barge · MISLE 611967 · 6 July 2013 · activity 4654107KIRBY 28175 Tank Barge · MISLE 1156706 · 1 July 2013 · activity 4640804KIRBY 28176 Tank Barge · MISLE 1156707 · 1 July 2013 · activity 4640804KIRBY 28175 Tank Barge · MISLE 1156706 · 1 July 2013 · activity 4650615KIRBY 28176 Tank Barge · MISLE 1156707 · 1 July 2013 · activity 4650615SDG 3024 Tank Barge · MISLE 398954 · 24 November 2011 · activity 4200284KIRBY 28110 Tank Barge · MISLE 1003455 · 24 November 2011 · activity 4200284KIRBY 28110 Tank Barge · MISLE 1003455 · 14 November 2011 · activity 4189367KIRBY 28051 Tank Barge · MISLE 862320 · 5 October 2011 · activity 4162132KIRBY 13020B Tank Barge · MISLE 997295 · 5 October 2011 · activity 4162132KIRBY 24017 Tank Barge · MISLE 50014 · 27 June 2011 · activity 4059282GONSOULIN 203 Tank Barge · MISLE 437709 · 14 June 2001 · activity 183314GONSOULIN 204 Tank Barge · MISLE 437710 · 14 June 2001 · activity 183314GONSOULIN 203 Tank Barge · MISLE 437709 · 24 April 2001 · activity 38603GONSOULIN 204 Tank Barge · MISLE 437710 · 24 April 2001 · activity 38603GONSOULIN 201 Tank Barge · MISLE 437707 · 25 June 1997 · activity 44128GONSOULIN 202 Tank Barge · MISLE 437708 · 25 June 1997 · activity 44128GONSOULIN 202 Tank Barge · MISLE 437708 · 14 May 1997 · activity 121684

Inspection history · 63

19 July 2026 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8442538
15 March 2026 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8328891
24 August 2024 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7988354
15 August 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7982093
20 May 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7918101
19 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7917997
18 October 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7810581
28 July 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7754586
25 April 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7443915
2 March 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7433407
5 January 2022 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7376179
18 November 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7353869
25 October 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7339517
29 July 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7271580
6 November 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6850549
9 July 2018 Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6475614
25 March 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6378270
20 March 2018 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6374421
8 March 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4813689
26 November 2013 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4762009
18 September 2013 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4717910
8 July 2013 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4647139
6 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4654107
1 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4640804
1 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4650615
4 March 2013 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4684770
1 March 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4544944
3 January 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4510757
2 November 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4483553
19 July 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4383951
20 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4350304
24 November 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4200284
14 November 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4189367
5 October 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4162132
7 August 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4109859
27 June 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4059282
26 June 2011 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4077709
21 April 2011 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3991699
20 April 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3991453
7 January 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3922744
21 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2970323
17 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2981678
12 April 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2906450
8 December 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2836644
2 November 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2813279
20 April 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629682
14 July 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2622122
18 May 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2383682
29 March 2005 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2322117
12 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2276613
23 June 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2108051
11 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1963368
4 November 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1941824
19 October 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1941769
16 January 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1479235
9 January 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1476882
14 June 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 183314
24 April 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38603
17 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 138175
25 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 44128
14 May 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 121684
11 February 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 356356
23 April 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 308402

Deficiency record · 5

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 19 July 2026 Resolved
When Conducting an examination of a towing vessel, the surveyor must determine whether any defect, deterioration, damage, or modification of the hull and related structure and components may adversely affect the vessel's seaworthiness or suitability for its route or service. Operator reported a crack in the hull, under the waterline, leading to a discharge of diesel into the water. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. The vessel's TPO has the option to clear this deficiency with notification to the local OCMI within 72-hours. 46 CFR 137.325
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 August 2026
Resolution: TPO provided report attesting to satisfactory repoaris. 835 cleared.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 24 August 2024 Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Vessel reported a fracture to the hull on the stbd #3 fuel tank. Repairs to be completed to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 August 2024
Resolution: Received satisfactory TPO report of repair completion. Cropped and renewed fractures in STBD #3 fuel tank.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 19 May 2024 Resolved
Propulsion Machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment must be maintained to ensure proper operation and be suitable for route and service. Vessel had failure of stbd shaft packing and flooding in the engine room. Repair IAW company TSMS. The vessel's TPO has the option to clear this deficiency in accordance with CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10. Objective evidence attesting to root cause & satisfactory repairs must be submitted to local OCMI within 72-hours. 46CFR143.205(c)(1)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence of satisfactory repairs.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 July 2021 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 one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 October 2021
Resolved 20 January 2022
Resolution: COI issued 20JAN2022.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 23 April 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE THE BY-PASS VALVE TO THE TYPE II MARINE SANITATION DEVICE CLOSED TO ALLOW RAW SEWAGE TO ENTER THE TREATMENT TANK. THE RAW SEWAGE WAS BEING DISCHARED DIRECTLY INTO THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITEDSTATES IN VIOLATION OF 33CFR159.7(C). VALVE WAS NOT SEATING PROPERLY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 May 2002
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past

Casualty record · 14

17 June 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2981678
27 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4059282
5 October 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4162132
24 November 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4200284
2 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4483553
3 January 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4510757
1 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4544944
1 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4640804
1 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4650615
6 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4654107
8 March 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4813689
6 November 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6850549
20 May 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7918101
15 March 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8328891
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 · 4

CREOLE PASS (2007), MRS LESLIE (2011), M/V MRS LESLIE (2012–2014), MRS. LESLIE (2019). 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.