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MORGAN LEIGH

MORGAN LEIGH is a 1965 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 28 inspections since 1993, most recently in February 2024, along with 16 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2021.

Records from 1993 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 7 February 2024.

Built
1965
Last inspected
7 February 2024
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WDC2605
Flag
UNITED STATES
366995510
Maury page id
psix-86268

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded13
Years with a record 18 calendar years (1993–2024)
The 28 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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.

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 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portSOUTH POINT, OH
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 3 April 2026 · expires 31 May 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 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 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDM4189MMSI 366995510 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 June 2021, expires 10 June 2031
WDK6384MMSI 366995510 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 5 February 2019, cancelled 4 June 2021
WDC2605MMSI 366995510 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2014, cancelled 29 March 2018
WTT2664MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 2 October 1996, cancelled 2 December 2006
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspected as a tow unit · 8

Inspection history · 28

7 February 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7862115
20 April 2023 TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7680873
3 November 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7344760
22 October 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7340280
30 June 2020 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7007016
12 June 2019 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6649460
21 August 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6581564
16 August 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6514723
2 December 2015 MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5774759
8 November 2012 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4484233
21 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4358497
13 August 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4120802
13 August 2011 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4131027
3 September 2010 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3844145
11 January 2009 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3392819
14 November 2008 Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363394
25 July 2005 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2439583
8 December 2004 Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2255906
15 November 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2241299
15 February 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2016415
17 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1987615
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996229
23 August 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Gulfport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1887941
30 January 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1738028
7 January 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1480311
20 October 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 384042
9 January 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 79413
9 January 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 217216

Deficiency record · 16

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must minimize fire and shock hazards. Found stray wires underneath helm and in the electrical room. Properly secure wires to minimize shock/fire hazards.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Deadends secured.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must minimize fire and shock hazards. Circuit breaker panel was missing proper labeling. Correctly label each circuit breaker on panel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Panel labeled.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
Vessel is equipped with a Pilothouse Alerter System. The system was unable to function properly. Repair system to allow for proper operation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Component repaired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. The battery box located in the engine space was unsecured/uncovered.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 June 2019
Resolution: Corrected while on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided within crew working and living areas. Lighting within the bunk rooms were inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Lighting repaired.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
The stern light must be visible from a distance of 2 miles. Upper most portion of stern light inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Bulb replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Vessel marking of hailing port missing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 June 2019
Resolution: Hailing port durably marked.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. No indication of monthly inspections noted for port fire extinguisher.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Proper inspection dates labeled on tags.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
All pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp, nameplate, or other means visible to the crew. Fwd air tank was labeled with two (2) different MAWP readings.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 June 2019
Resolution: Corrected while onboard.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping. Vessel unable to verify valve installation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Valve installation verified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Diesel fuel was found in bilge. Needs to be monitored for accumulation and kept to a minimum.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Fuel leak repaired and bilge cleaned.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Crew alarm
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
In the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light must be installed. An orange lens was installed. Must be replaced with proper red lens.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Lens replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Starboard weld frame and port seal issues prevented the doors from securing as designed.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Corrected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Extinguisher in steering room last serviced in 2017.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: A properly serviced extinguisher placed in steering room.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Other (MARPOL Annex IV)
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
Each device must be free of design defects such as rough or sharp edges that may cause bodily injuries or that would allow toxic substances to escape to the interior of the vessel. The installed Marine Sanitation Device shows signs of deterioration on hoses.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Hoses replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 12 June 2019 Resolved
The owner or managing owner must help mitigate health and safety hazards including, but not limited to slips, trips and falls. The ladder access steps to the pilothouse was missing nuts and bolts causing the steps to become unsecure. Address concerns and repair to mitigate safety concerns.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Ladder access steps repaired.

Casualty record · 5

15 February 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2016415
13 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4120802
21 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4358497
21 August 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6581564
22 October 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7340280
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

MEDINA (2004–2012). 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.