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MARY ELLEN JONES

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

MARY ELLEN JONES is a 1965 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 52 inspections since 1994, most recently in August 2026, along with 6 deficiencies and 10 casualty investigations between 2001 and 2025.

Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 August 2026.

Built
1965
Last inspected
4 August 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
52
Deficiencies
6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
10 investigations · 2001–2025
Inspected with
25 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
501444
IMO number
8836558
Call sign
WDE2133
MISLE id
88215
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-88215

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations12
…administrative events9
…with no type recorded31
Years with a record 26 calendar years (1994–2026)
The 52 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)151.0 ft × 40.0 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 652 / net 442
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDRAVO CORP · PITTSBURGH · built 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCHARLESTON, WV
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 9 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 it652 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
442 - 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 · 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.

AEP 3116 Freight Ship · MISLE 462402 · 18 November 2025 · activity 8273283A. W. BAYER Towing Vessel · MISLE 176926 · 17 April 2021 · activity 7177213EVAN H Towing Vessel · MISLE 449552 · 30 November 2017 · activity 6320482IN135484 Freight Barge · MISLE 1229346 · 4 April 2017 · activity 6139603BIG TOM Freight Barge · MISLE 1439972 · 4 April 2017 · activity 6139603ING 2116 Freight Barge · MISLE 438245 · 1 August 2005 · activity 2455652OR 2110 Freight Barge · MISLE 211694 · 15 July 2001 · activity 1476414OR 7011 Freight Barge · MISLE 365329 · 7 August 1998 · activity 24963OR 3455 * Freight Barge · MISLE 124191 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 3618 Freight Barge · MISLE 138134 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 8635 Freight Barge · MISLE 140803 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 3649 Freight Barge · MISLE 148818 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 8818 Freight Barge · MISLE 148833 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088BM6 Freight Barge · MISLE 148834 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 8837 Freight Barge · MISLE 148852 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088T-2319B Freight Barge · MISLE 149235 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 3980 Freight Barge · MISLE 202592 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 2532 Freight Barge · MISLE 251195 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088ING5968 Freight Barge · MISLE 350499 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 4884 Freight Barge · MISLE 360229 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 4902 Freight Barge · MISLE 360882 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088IN936418 Freight Barge · MISLE 387621 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088T13540 Freight Barge · MISLE 425742 · 14 March 1996 · activity 16088OR 8655 Freight Barge · MISLE 139389 · 22 April 1995 · activity 51713ING 4548 Freight Barge · MISLE 200027 · 22 April 1995 · activity 51713

Inspection history · 52

4 August 2026 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8455078
18 November 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8273283
25 July 2025 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8194516
23 January 2025 TPO Audit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8068914
2 December 2024 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8042354
18 November 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8036521
4 March 2023 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7650910
4 March 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7651380
10 January 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7378147
15 June 2021 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7225756
15 June 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7225835
17 April 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7177213
17 April 2021 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7183888
9 April 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7173489
1 September 2020 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7024251
20 July 2020 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7012004
20 July 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7035281
20 May 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6956823
24 May 2018 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6444895
30 November 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6315412
30 November 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6320482
4 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6139603
17 February 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6090426
10 February 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5821867
3 May 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5141283
14 July 2014 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4924332
18 June 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4624735
5 September 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4440909
17 May 2011 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4013827
17 January 2009 Administration
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3395752
22 November 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2539154
22 November 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2539171
24 October 2005 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2521911
1 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2455652
25 March 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2031068
30 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989929
25 September 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2031027
3 September 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 122905
15 July 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1476414
19 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 175426
19 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 223300
8 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 419126
7 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 24963
8 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 408968
23 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 52089
14 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 16088
14 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 218116
8 January 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 39679
22 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 51713
22 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 231618
22 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 377818
22 January 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 125458

Deficiency record · 6

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 August 2026 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on-board under normal and emergency conditions. Vessels main and flanking rudders an inoperable. Owner / operator shall diagnose and repair systems to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 August 2026
Resolved 6 August 2026
Resolution: Log Removed TPO Tracking ID: 501444 - AMI - 2026-08-04
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 December 2024 Resolved
46CFR § 143.205 General.(a) 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. Starboard gearbox cooling pump failed. Prove proper operation of starboard gearbox cooling pump. *Currently the vessel's port gearbox cooling pump is supplying cooling to port and starboard gearboxes. Vessel's port engineer and TPO (TVIB) concurred with temporary arrangement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2025
Resolved 4 December 2024
Resolution: Repairs made to the satisfaction of the TPO, TVIB.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 4 March 2023 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. The vessel reported a reduction in steering due to debris. Prove proper operation of the vessel's steering system prior to departure of COTP zone.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 March 2023
Resolution: Welded jockey bar back and patched crack on rudder. Tested steering, tests were SAT
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 June 2021 Resolved
Port engine turbo failure while vessel was underway. Machinery systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel is restricted from pushing cargo until repairs are complete. Prove proper operation of the Port Engine to the satisfaction to TPO or attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 July 2021
Resolved 17 June 2021
Resolution: Turbo replaced and tested satisfactorily. TPO approved repair and provided supporting objective evidence. See documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 April 2021 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. Vessels starboard engine shutdown during operation. Repair/replace as needed to bring port engine back to full operational capabilities
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 19 April 2021
Resolution: Objective evidence received by the TPO and cleared.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 July 2020 Resolved
On 20 July 2020 at 15:30 local time the ITV MARY ELLEN JONES experienced a turbo failure on the port MDE while underway downbound on the Ohio River mile 572. The vessel is authorized to proceed with the 4 hopper barges previously in the tow downbound to mile 602 Ohio River where an adequate dock exist to conduct a turbo replacement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Turbo replaced.

Casualty record · 10

15 July 2001Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 6 dead · activity 1476414
1 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2455652
18 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4624735
4 April 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6139603
30 November 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6320482
20 July 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7035281
17 April 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7177213
15 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7225835
4 March 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7651380
18 November 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8273283
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

ELAINE G (2001). 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.