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UNCLE BLUE

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

UNCLE BLUE is a 1964 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 49 inspections since 1986, most recently in March 2023, along with 6 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 10 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2023.

Records from 1986 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 29 March 2023.

Built
1964
Last inspected
29 March 2023
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
49
Deficiencies
6 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
10 investigations · 2003–2023
Inspected with
25 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 29 March 2023
Recorded inspections49
…physical examinations5
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded42
Deficiencies 6 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 20 calendar years (1986–2023)
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.
296384
IMO number
8644450
Call sign
WDK6068
MISLE id
85117
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-85117

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it89 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
132 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
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 · 25

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.

MMLP 323 Tank Barge · MISLE 1095120 · 25 February 2015 · activity 5103161MMLP 313 Tank Barge · MISLE 931658 · 16 August 2012 · activity 4413981MMLP 314 Tank Barge · MISLE 931659 · 16 August 2012 · activity 4413981RESURRECTION Towing Vessel · MISLE 949545 · 16 August 2012 · activity 4413981STEPHEN L Towing Vessel · MISLE 992046 · 16 August 2012 · activity 4413981MGM 502 Tank Barge · MISLE 429921 · 20 June 2012 · activity 4350547MGM 502 Tank Barge · MISLE 429921 · 16 June 2012 · activity 4348825MMLP 317 Tank Barge · MISLE 1001222 · 4 February 2012 · activity 4245436MMLP 317 Tank Barge · MISLE 1001222 · 26 October 2011 · activity 4176998MMLP 318 Tank Barge · MISLE 1001223 · 26 October 2011 · activity 4176998MGM 3030 Tank Barge · MISLE 44879 · 16 August 2005 · activity 2466887INDIO COMMANDER Towing Vessel · MISLE 107719 · 16 August 2005 · activity 2466887MGM 602 Tank Barge · MISLE 41526 · 11 December 2004 · activity 2266053MGM 602 Tank Barge · MISLE 41526 · 22 April 2004 · activity 2250382CBC 41 Tank Barge · MISLE 52631 · 21 August 2003 · activity 1889684JUDY PRINCE Towing Vessel · MISLE 92017 · 21 August 2003 · activity 1889684KIRBY 30080 Tank Barge · MISLE 608251 · 21 August 2003 · activity 1889684MGM 401 Tank Barge · MISLE 48333 · 8 July 2001 · activity 173104MGM 101 Tank Barge · MISLE 40850 · 14 June 2000 · activity 99409MGM 602 Tank Barge · MISLE 41526 · 20 May 2000 · activity 17359920 Tank Barge · MISLE 46513 · 27 February 2000 · activity 79901MGM 2350 Tank Barge · MISLE 47713 · 27 February 2000 · activity 79901BURNS JOHNSON JR. Towing Vessel · MISLE 186778 · 27 February 2000 · activity 79901MGM 401 Tank Barge · MISLE 48333 · 7 May 1999 · activity 178518MGM 2350 Tank Barge · MISLE 47713 · 5 May 1996 · activity 122838KIRBY 29030B Tank Barge · MISLE 48745 · 5 May 1996 · activity 122838FREEDOM WARRIOR Towing Vessel · MISLE 234206 · 5 May 1996 · activity 122838MGM 2350 Tank Barge · MISLE 47713 · 24 December 1994 · activity 134427CINDY R Towing Vessel · MISLE 187484 · 24 December 1994 · activity 134427NORMOND MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 197236 · 24 December 1994 · activity 134427IB 967 Tank Barge · MISLE 339130 · 24 December 1994 · activity 134427MGM 601 Tank Barge · MISLE 41524 · 3 March 1994 · activity 68084MGM 602 Tank Barge · MISLE 41526 · 3 March 1994 · activity 68084

Inspection history · 49

29 March 2023 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7659255
26 March 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7657088
26 March 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7662075
7 September 2020 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7100873
26 August 2020 TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7067895
24 January 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6898971
10 January 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6752220
25 February 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5103161
16 October 2014 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5008412
30 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4669253
22 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4661095
19 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4658355
28 October 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4478625
16 August 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4413981
20 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4350547
16 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4348825
4 February 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4245436
9 November 2011 Administration
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4185894
26 October 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4176998
6 October 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4163182
7 August 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2739194
16 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2466887
19 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2332389
20 December 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2262606
11 December 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2266053
22 April 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2250382
16 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1990200
11 December 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Dauphin Island · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1962694
21 August 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1889684
8 July 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 173104
22 November 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 284623
22 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 198751
22 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 766410
14 June 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 99409
20 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 17359
27 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 79901
7 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178518
2 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 426178
2 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 426220
2 February 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 426123
2 February 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 426124
13 January 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 185370
15 July 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 405796
10 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 405165
5 May 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 122838
24 December 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134427
3 March 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 68084
2 December 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 320009
8 April 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 308110

Deficiency record · 6

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 29 March 2023 No resolution recorded
The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness of the vessel. Vessel experienced marine casualty that caused engine room to flood and rendered vessel machinery inoperable. Vessel must undergo full TPO Survey to be reviewed by Cognizant OCMI, vessel must undergo Drydock Exam, Internal Structure Exam, and COI inspection prior to returning to service.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 7 September 2020 Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. In areas where space limitations make deck rails impractical, such as at narrow catwalks in way of deckhouse sides, hand grabs may be substituted. The main deck of the vessel did not have hand rails or equivalent protection installed. Install hand rails or equivalent to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: Installed hand rails on the bulwarks that are 35.5 inches off the deck.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 7 September 2020 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 windings on port/stbd generator were saturated with oil presenting a fire hazard. Clean generator windings to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector prior to vsl movement.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: Cleaned generator windings and repainted.
Documentation
Issued 10 June 1997 Resolved
Vessel's records of required tests and inspections are missing. 33cfr164.79(b).
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 July 1997
Resolved 15 July 1997
Navigation
Issued 10 June 1997 Resolved
Vessel needs provide currently corrected charts onboard. 33cfr164.72
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 July 1997
Resolved 15 July 1997
Navigation
Issued 10 June 1997 Resolved
Vessel did not have a USCG Light List onboard. 33cfr164.72(b)(3)(ii)(A)
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 July 1997
Resolved 15 July 1997

Casualty record · 10

21 August 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1889684
22 April 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2250382
16 August 2005Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2466887
26 October 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4176998
4 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4245436
16 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4413981
28 October 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4478625
19 July 2013Routine · role: Cargo Recipient · activity 4658355
24 January 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6898971
26 March 2023Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7657088
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 · 1

MARY EDWARDS (2003–2013). 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.