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JOHN FRANCIS
JOHN FRANCIS is a 1965 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 32 inspections since 1989, most recently in May 2025, along with 16 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2023.
Records from 1989 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 19 May 2025.
- Built
- 1965
- Last inspected
- 19 May 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 16 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2023
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 May 2025
…with no type recorded16
Deficiencies
16 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
17 calendar years (1989–2025)
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
298942
WV7522
86705
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-86705
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)75.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 79
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBOLLINGER MACHINE SHOP & · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portTOLEDO, OH
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 28 May 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 it99 - Simplified, Gross Ton
79 - Simplified, Net Ton
79 - 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 · 9
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.
GOODTIME I Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 46869 · 23 September 2023 · activity 7798571OCEANIC 93 Freight Barge · MISLE 48608 · 29 May 1997 · activity 56147CROSBY CHALLENGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 94893 · 29 May 1997 · activity 56147LIL MOE Towing Vessel · MISLE 97937 · 29 May 1997 · activity 56147TARA CROSBY Towing Vessel · MISLE 116441 · 29 May 1997 · activity 56147BOLD EAGLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 152472 · 29 May 1997 · activity 56147LOUISIANA SUNSHINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 184193 · 29 May 1997 · activity 56147LADY EDWINA Towing Vessel · MISLE 334380 · 29 May 1997 · activity 56147EAGLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 165762 · 29 April 1992 · activity 69996Inspection history · 32
19 May 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8155760
14 May 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8135548
10 December 2024
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8045604
20 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8040121
28 May 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8104824
23 September 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7798571
18 September 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7794528
31 March 2023
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7660410
7 September 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7553468
23 August 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7542733
21 May 2021
Initial Certification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7205657
29 January 2018
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6349524
13 November 2013
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4753122
27 July 2010
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3807587
8 January 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2852348
7 July 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2418376
15 April 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2355245
28 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2054565
23 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2051028
7 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89822
29 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 56147
31 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 45739
22 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644353
22 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 707020
27 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 213470
27 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 214708
14 June 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644351
22 February 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 127854
19 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15199
7 October 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 457403
29 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 69996
27 November 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 512708
Deficiency record · 16
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitable installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Identified battery charger utilized non permanent clamp at positive/negative terminals. 46CFR143.400(e)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Identified two open light sockets on engine room switchboard. 46CFR143.400(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. In engine room, main switchboard does not have a mechanical interlock to prevent the generator from running in parallel nor does it have the required reverse power relays or overload protection. 46CFR143.400(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Stowage positions for life jackets stowed in a berthing space or stateroom and all life jacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with minimum quantity of life jackets stowed inside the container. Berthing locations did not have identified life jacket storage. 46CFR141.340(h)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Immersion suits at each work station must have enough immersion suits to equal the number of person normally on watch at one time. At secondary operating station there were no immersions suits in a readily accessible location in proximity to the operating station. 46CFR141.350(a)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
For towing vessels with berthing aboard, a sufficient number of life jackets must be carried so that a life jacket is immediately available for persons a each normally manned watch station. At secondary operating station there were no life jackets in a readily accessible location in proximity to the operating station. 46CFR141.340(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 November 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation;(2) Be suitable for route and service; and
(3) Have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Vessel's STBD propeller detached, sliding down the shaft and jammed between the shaft and rudder rendering the vessel's steering system inoperable.705 C - Repair prior to commercial operations. 46 CFR 143.205
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL SHALL HAVE A SAFETY PROGRAM FOR THE RECOVERY OF A DERELICT BARGE. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF THE STATED PROGRAM OR TRAINING/DRILLS ASSOCIATED WITH IT.
33CFR155.230(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
EACH FLOATING WATER LIGHT ATTACHED TO A LIFEBUOY SHALL BE APPROVED UNDER SERIES 161.010 OR 160.110. THE VESSEL HAD 2/3 FLOATING WATER LIGHTS MISSING THE OUTER O-RING AND ONE IN WHICH THE O-RING WAS DETERIORATED TO STUBBS.
46CFR141.360(c)(2)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 21 May 2021
Resolved
Make proper repairs to frame in port side void, connection between house and deck, and connection from engine room to accommodation space.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 21 May 2021
Resolved
Make proper repairs to overhead framing in engine space.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 May 2021
Resolved
Properly mark by labeling or color coding all piping and bilge systems.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 21 May 2021
Resolved
Provide 01 additional night distress flare
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2021
Resolved
Properly mark each lifebuoy with vessel name and provide proper bracket for floating/flashing light.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 21 May 2021
Resolved
Provide blanks for unused circuit breakers in breaker panel.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 21 May 2021
Resolved
Provide low fuel level alarm for day tank.
Casualty record · 1
23 September 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 7798571
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.