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BROWN WATER XII

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

BROWN WATER XII is a 1964 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 50 inspections since 1992, most recently in June 2026, along with 8 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 15 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2025.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 June 2026.

Built
1964
Last inspected
15 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
50
Deficiencies
8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
15 investigations · 2005–2025
Inspected with
30 other vessels
Also recorded as
2 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 15 June 2026
Recorded inspections50
…physical examinations9
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded35
Deficiencies 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 26 calendar years (1992–2026)
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.
295974
IMO number
8992560
Call sign
WDK3797
MISLE id
84898
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-84898

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.9 ft × 24.0 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 125 / net 85
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMAIN IRON WORKS INC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1964
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portROCKPORT, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 16 September 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it125 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
85 - 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.
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 · 30

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.

CAPTAIN CHRISTIAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 202603 · 19 March 2024 · activity 7882060L 247 Freight Barge · MISLE 344 · 9 April 2021 · activity 7184071L 252 Freight Barge · MISLE 349 · 9 April 2021 · activity 7184071L 233 Freight Barge · MISLE 487333 · 9 April 2021 · activity 7184071HERBERT J PLAISANCE Towing Vessel · MISLE 988505 · 9 April 2021 · activity 7184071ESRT 203 B Freight Barge · MISLE 1033853 · 9 April 2021 · activity 7184071FMTA 0902 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1047854 · 9 April 2021 · activity 7184071HD 138 Freight Barge · MISLE 1140419 · 9 April 2021 · activity 7184071ACL 01134 Freight Barge · MISLE 34699 · 26 March 2019 · activity 6654665CBC 183 Tank Barge · MISLE 416112 · 26 March 2019 · activity 6654665CBC 225 Tank Barge · MISLE 495969 · 26 March 2019 · activity 6654665AEP 7015 Freight Barge · MISLE 939080 · 26 March 2019 · activity 6654665CHEM 711 Tank Barge · MISLE 948797 · 26 March 2019 · activity 6654665EDITH Towing Vessel · MISLE 152257 · 4 November 2018 · activity 6599478LTD 6223 Freight Barge · MISLE 1184919 · 4 November 2018 · activity 6599478MISS AUDREY Towing Vessel · MISLE 191040 · 13 February 2016 · activity 6045518CTC 30100 Tank Barge · MISLE 1128697 · 13 February 2016 · activity 6045518CTC 30101 Tank Barge · MISLE 1128699 · 13 February 2016 · activity 6045518DB 5 Freight Barge · MISLE 283706 · 30 December 2013 · activity 4776071DB 4 Freight Barge · MISLE 511410 · 30 December 2013 · activity 4776071DB 5 Freight Barge · MISLE 283706 · 15 November 2013 · activity 4753340DB 4 Freight Barge · MISLE 511410 · 15 November 2013 · activity 4753340RESOLUTION Towing Vessel · MISLE 192087 · 4 July 2012 · activity 4371938MGM 501 Tank Barge · MISLE 429920 · 4 July 2012 · activity 4371938MGM 502 Tank Barge · MISLE 429921 · 4 July 2012 · activity 4371938KIRBY 28111 Tank Barge · MISLE 1003457 · 4 July 2012 · activity 4371938JAM 401-13 Tank Barge · MISLE 43160 · 3 April 2012 · activity 4278760EMERY JAXON Towing Vessel · MISLE 201053 · 3 April 2012 · activity 4278760STC-251 Tank Barge · MISLE 361064 · 3 April 2012 · activity 4278760STC-252 Tank Barge · MISLE 361066 · 3 April 2012 · activity 4278760RAINIER Tank Barge · MISLE 40717 · 25 September 1993 · activity 18508SHASTA Tank Barge · MISLE 40740 · 5 July 1992 · activity 24030

Inspection history · 50

15 June 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8405226
26 January 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8069864
25 January 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8167980
19 March 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7882060
16 January 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7627656
12 January 2022 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7379037
12 January 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7379398
29 December 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7374083
9 April 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7184071
28 December 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7117084
2 April 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6654190
26 March 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6654665
4 November 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6599478
7 May 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port OConnor · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6408403
5 May 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6450413
25 February 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6096433
8 February 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6085091
13 February 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6045518
2 October 2014 MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5007137
30 December 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4776071
15 November 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4753340
4 July 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4371938
29 June 2012 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4360721
25 June 2012 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4356210
25 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4383523
3 April 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4278760
27 July 2011 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4096925
7 March 2011 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3960327
7 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3960397
7 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3961991
11 December 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3908804
16 August 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3826006
23 July 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3543268
31 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3491188
19 March 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3436867
18 November 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3369884
27 August 2007 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3040319
27 August 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3040744
8 August 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3024604
28 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2879393
23 May 2006 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2656527
2 September 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2481977
7 May 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2369797
31 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 14420
24 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 222457
4 July 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 177929
21 July 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 69701
25 September 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 18508
29 March 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 171834
5 July 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 24030

Deficiency record · 8

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 February 2022 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operations of the towing vessel and safety of persons on-board under normal and emergency conditions. During operation of the port generator, smoke was observed on the port exhaust stack due to a potential leak in the system. In addition, an oil leak was observed on the bstbd generator at the base of the exhaust piping. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the USCG or TPO in accordance with the vessel's TSMS. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 February 2022
Resolution: Received TPO report attesting to satisfactory rectification. Attached under documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 December 2020 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel attempted to place the starboard engine in reverse, but the starboard engine did not respond to the command. Complete permanent repairs to the effected machinery/associated systems to the satisfaction of the TSMS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 December 2020
Resolved 29 December 2020
Resolution: Rcvd. email from TPO stating the starboard marine gear was replaced and sat. op. tested
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 25 June 2012 Resolved
Leaking Oil line fitting on Turbocharger caused a small fire on the exhaust turbine side of turbo. New line to be fitted and tested to be sure oil will not leak from line.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 July 2012
Resolved 26 June 2012
Resolution: Fitting Changed at Cheryl K repair facility.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 25 June 2012 Resolved
Fire extinguishers found to be missing and not in proper area. Company will provide proof of servicing or new extinguishers onboard before conducting operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 July 2012
Resolved 26 June 2012
Resolution: received notification from fire Extinguisher servicing facility of delivery of extinguishers to boat.
Fire Fighting › Semiportable Chemical-Foam Fire Extinguishers › Discharge Hose
Issued 25 June 2012 Resolved
Not enough length of hose is attached to B-5 Class extinguisher. Proof of extra hose lenght must be provided to Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 July 2012
Resolved 2 October 2014
Resolution: B-5 Class extinguisher examined by MI during re-exam. Hose length found to be adequate.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 27 August 2007 Resolved
Vessel did not have a B-V
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 August 2007
Resolution: Vessel was provided with B-V.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 27 August 2007 Resolved
Vessel had flooded lazarette, space was dewatered and is proceeding to shipyard to effect perm repairs.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 March 2011
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel
Issued 27 August 2007 Resolved
Place fire detection control panel at operating station.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 March 2011

Casualty record · 15

7 May 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2369797
8 August 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3024604
27 August 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3040744
19 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3436867
7 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3960397
25 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4383523
4 July 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4371938
15 November 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4753340
30 December 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4776071
13 February 2016Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6045518
25 February 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6096433
26 March 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6654665
9 April 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 7184071
19 March 2024Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7882060
25 January 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8167980
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 · 2

CAPT. BRUCE STAPP (2005–2007), ALEX B (2007–2013). 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.