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BEARCAT
BEARCAT is a 1965 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 1995, most recently in May 2025, along with 23 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2003.
Records from 1995 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2025.
- Built
- 1965
- Last inspected
- 5 May 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2003
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
5 May 2025
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies
23 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
20 calendar years (1995–2025)
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
298912
7618167
WV8240
86683
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-86683
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)69.0 ft × 23.0 ft × 8.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 108 / net 73
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderUNIVERSAL IRON WORKS · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN FRANCISCO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 21 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it108 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
73 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
108 - Displacement, Ton
73 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
108 - Displacement, 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 · 4
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.
DB 24 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 72394 · 7 January 2003 · activity 1727512MANSON #47 Freight Barge · MISLE 42615 · 10 April 2000 · activity 174675SOLANA Towing Vessel · MISLE 138271 · 10 April 2000 · activity 174675JEANNE Freight Barge · MISLE 89662 · 31 August 1999 · activity 23970Inspection history · 25
5 May 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8127467
31 July 2024
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7970843
6 May 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7903379
28 June 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7724905
1 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7602639
29 September 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7568487
12 August 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7269476
27 May 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7207469
23 July 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7006549
29 July 2019
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6766675
6 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6533623
14 December 2017
Administrative Inspection · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6355341
22 July 2014
Industry Initiated Exam · Administration · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4929344
3 May 2013
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4586282
18 April 2012
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4289689
21 March 2011
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3976139
23 March 2010
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3701483
14 March 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2602612
23 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978308
7 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1727512
10 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 174675
31 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 23970
29 May 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 792159
10 April 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 789843
5 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 57663
Deficiency record · 23
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 5 May 2025
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. Small leak found on port generator originating from sensor. Investigate cause and repair to the satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 143.205
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
Lifebuoys must have the following attachments and fittings: At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy; Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy. Lifebuoy lifeline and water lights not attached around the body of the ring.
46 CFR 141.360
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
Alarms must: Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location. All alarms required by this part were not installed in the upper operating station.
46 CFR 143.230
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 28 June 2023
Resolved
Any other operating station must be outfitted with either a fire detection control panel or a remote indicator panel. Flying bridge must be fitted with a remote indicator panel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 28 June 2023
Resolved
Refresher [health and safety] training must be repeated annually. All training required in this section must be documented in owner or managing operator's records. Provide documentation of employee refresher training.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Cert for personnel on survival craft & rescue boat
Issued 28 June 2023
Resolved
There must be one person placed in charge of each survival craft to be used. The person in charge must be a deck officer, able seaman or certificated person. Propose arrangements for alternative training or ensure vessel is manned with certificated lifeboatman. 46 CFR 199.100 (c)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations. Fwd emergency escape deck hatch was unable to be opened and needs maintenance.
46 CFR 144.320(b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations. Vessel had a portable A/C unit going through the window of the STBD berthing area and needs to be removed.
46 CFR 144.320(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Vessel had several flammable/combustible product stored in the engine room that need to be moved to their designated and approved storage area.
46 CFR 142.225(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370. Vessel was missing three distress signals IAW oceans route in table 141.370.
46 CFR 141.375(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Vapor barriers for bulkhead penetrations in the engine room need to be in place.
46 CFR 142.220
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Main engine racor filter assemblies were missing the flame bowls.
46 CFR 142.220
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. After breaker panel in the engine room is missing panel door.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing in case of fire. Fan motor ventilation on the exhaust stack did not have closure device.
46 CFR 144.605
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have fire hoses in accordance with paragraphs a through d. STBD fire hose had a hole in it but was replaced on scene.
46 CFR 142.325(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 July 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessels circuit breaker panel in the upper engine room has exposed wiring and poses a shock hazard to crew.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 July 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel's LCD display for the generator switchboard is not functioning properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 23 July 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. Provide emergency lighting.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 23 July 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. Provide railing for interior ladder.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 23 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes must have a means to take blood pressure readings, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds. Provide route specific first aid kit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 23 July 2020
Resolved
All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping. Prepare bilge spaces so the bilge system can be inspected and tested.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 6 September 2018
Resolved
IMO: Vsl is broadcasting no IMO #, ZERO LENGTH OR BEAM: no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0)
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 23 March 2010
Resolved
Company does not have a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) name and contact information, as required by 49 CFR 40.287.
Casualty record · 1
7 January 2003Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1727512
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.
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.