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SUNNY T
SUNNY T is a 1965 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 11 inspections since 2020, most recently in June 2026, along with 29 deficiencies.
Records from 2020 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 June 2026.
- Built
- 1965
- Last inspected
- 11 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
299360
WDM3718
86947
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-86947
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
7 calendar years (2020–2026)
The 11 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)54.1 ft × 20.0 ft × 7.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 77 / net 52
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPHILLIP DITTA · MARRERO, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portEAST MOLINE, IL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 24 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it77 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
52 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
52 - 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspected as a tow unit · 2
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.
7004 Freight Barge · MISLE 1327445 · 12 June 2023 · activity 7718926BIG CLEE Towing Vessel · MISLE 1479891 · 12 June 2023 · activity 7718926Inspection history · 11
11 June 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8401237
13 November 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8271062
18 November 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8032453
14 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7824838
12 June 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7718926
21 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7672953
28 November 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7600427
9 September 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7557222
2 August 2021
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7275468
27 April 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7183945
30 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6946090
Deficiency record · 29
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 13 November 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Centerline generator starting battery cabling showed evidence of melting, has exposed copper, and undersized for cranking amperage. Replace damaged cable prior to using generator.46 CFR 143.400(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 13 November 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation; Starboard rudder tube found leaking, replace or install seals at next credit dry dock. 46 CFR 143.205(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 13 November 2025
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. MI observed paint being stowed in engine room storage space.46 CFR 142.225(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 13 November 2025
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. Flame locker on upper deck only has a 10-B extinguisher near it. 46 CFR 142.225(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 13 November 2025
Resolved
The hose must be a lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter, and fitted with a nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of providing a solid stream and a spray pattern. Fire hose onboard found leaking at coupling to pump and nozzle, repair or replace.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 13 November 2025
Resolved
The portable fire pump must be self-priming and power-driven, with: A minimum capacity of at least 300 LPM (80 gpm) at a discharge gauge pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi), measured at the pump discharge. Portable fire pump does not have pressure gauge at the discharge.46 CFR 142.325(e)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
The portable fire pump must be self-priming and power-driven, with: (2) A sufficient amount of lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter and immediately available to attach to it so that a stream of water will reach any part of the vessel; and(3) A nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of providing a solid stream and a spray pattern.
Vessel's portable fire pump was outfitted with two 25 foot rubber flex hoses instead of with the required 50 foot lined commercial fire hose with appropriate corrosion resistant dual purpose nozzle.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
A 40-B fire extinguisher must be located near the flammable cabinet.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. Both floating water lights need to be replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Pressure vessel relief valves must be tested Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Relief valves tests were not available. Test relief valves or replace with new relief valves.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Alarm set points must be tested Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Provide report or documentation of alarm set point tests.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel must have safety orientation for all crew members prior to getting underway for the first time on each towing vessel as described in 46 CFR 140.410 as well as orientation for non crewmembers as described in 46 CFR 140.415. All documentation must be kept for at least 1 year. Provide completed documentation to local OCMI
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. The navigation assessment must incorporate the requirements of pilothouse resource management of § 140.640, assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands. It must include all items listed in 46 CFR 140.635.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 7 December 2022
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for the safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. The starboard main engine is missing a machinery guard for the installed belt driven alternator. Provide a machinery guard in accordance with 46 CFR 58.01-20 to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 7 December 2022
Resolved
If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so it does not move. The vessels flammable storage locker on the outer upper deck is not secured. Secure the flammable storage locker to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 142.225(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 December 2022
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 the minimum quantity, identity, and the size of the life jackets stowed inside the container. Life jacket stowage was not properly labeled. Label life jacket stowage to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 141.340(h)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 December 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked: in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Several life jackets were labeled with wrong vessel name or not at all. Label life jackets to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector. This deficiency was corrected prior to departing the vessel.
46 CFR 141.340(f)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 December 2022
Resolved
Life jackets must have the following attachments and fittings: Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket and each life jacket must have a whistle firmly secured by a cord to the life jacket. Several life jackets were missing lights and/or whistles. Provide lights and whistle attachments to life jackets to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector. This deficiency was corrected prior to departing the vessel.
46 CFR 141.340(g)(1)-(2)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 November 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this sub-chapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have to Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessels annual inspection was not completed in the specified time frame. Complete annual inspection to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 137.200
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
Possible that corrosion on bulkhead is causing a leak of diesel fuel into bow void from adjacent fuel tanks.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
Wheelhouse breaker panel did not have any labels identifying what load they serve.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
pressure gauge for the aft engine room air compressor did not have any markings identifying what rating it was.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
Hailing port missing. Name of vessel was not on the stern.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
Lifejackets not marked.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
Lifebuoys not marked.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
horn inoperable
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
valves for emergency fuel shutoff and fuel tank valves are labeled with removable magnetic strips.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
top of generator exhaust needs insulation
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
starboard aft deck hatch dog not functioning correctly.
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.