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BIG A
- Built
- 1965
- Last inspected
- 19 May 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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 recorded32
Deficiencies
15 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
23 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
501595
WDG8847
88305
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-88305
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)99.5 ft × 33.5 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 364 / net 248
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMISSOURI BOAT CONSTRUCTIO · CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, UNITED STATES · built 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMOBILE, AL
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 19 June 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it364 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
248 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
248 - 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 22
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.
FJPN 1407B Freight Barge · MISLE 1810863 · 19 May 2025 · activity 8156477BIG 505 Freight Barge · MISLE 11578 · 6 February 2020 · activity 6907319AVA HADLEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 97808 · 6 February 2020 · activity 6907319CROWN JEWEL Towing Vessel · MISLE 116400 · 6 February 2020 · activity 6907319THE DELTA Towing Vessel · MISLE 153479 · 6 May 2018 · activity 6407423JUDSON B Towing Vessel · MISLE 175533 · 6 May 2018 · activity 6407423SCOTT PRIDE Towing Vessel · MISLE 198790 · 6 May 2018 · activity 6407423CPD 9705 Freight Barge · MISLE 457521 · 6 May 2018 · activity 6407423BIG 416 Freight Barge · MISLE 881887 · 6 May 2018 · activity 6407423LISA COOPER Towing Vessel · MISLE 1045419 · 6 May 2018 · activity 6407423CMT 257 Freight Barge · MISLE 374496 · 30 March 2018 · activity 6389864BIG 510 Freight Barge · MISLE 11583 · 22 April 2017 · activity 6188985CMT 112 Freight Barge · MISLE 485630 · 22 April 2017 · activity 6188985BKM 4006 Freight Barge · MISLE 1174183 · 22 April 2017 · activity 6188985BIG 592 Freight Barge · MISLE 1112500 · 30 November 2016 · activity 6051694CHIPPEWA Towing Vessel · MISLE 128464 · 3 July 2016 · activity 5930373HOLY ANGEL Towing Vessel · MISLE 67583 · 12 July 2011 · activity 4086802WINCHESTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 106224 · 26 June 2011 · activity 4074494JAMES K. ELLIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 114238 · 26 June 2011 · activity 4074494SCF 24070 Freight Barge · MISLE 692570 · 21 June 2011 · activity 4060591PML 621B Freight Barge · MISLE 198969 · 11 January 2008 · activity 3130092LSI 1523 Freight Barge · MISLE 915482 · 11 January 2008 · activity 3130092Inspection history · 46
19 May 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8156477
16 May 2025
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8137927
26 June 2024
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7942820
30 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7904053
7 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7821425
16 December 2022
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7610195
16 December 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7611055
23 February 2021
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7145250
23 February 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7150562
1 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7104482
22 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6942418
16 March 2020
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6927532
6 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6907319
13 January 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6888376
10 January 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6888932
22 April 2019
Initial Certification · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6668002
6 November 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6575292
6 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6407423
30 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6389864
6 November 2017
Industry Initiated Exam · Administration
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6303637
22 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6188985
30 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6051694
3 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5930373
19 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5838052
20 May 2014
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · MARPOL
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4863536
26 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4832323
12 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4086802
26 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4074494
21 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4060591
16 December 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3912113
21 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3876999
24 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3147140
11 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130092
19 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2840442
16 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2829442
16 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2832410
20 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2278606
17 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1758941
16 August 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1667288
7 August 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1663728
26 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 289861
18 September 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 67993
20 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 428008
16 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 422735
22 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 412416
26 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 34827
Deficiency record · 15
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 16 May 2025
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of each towing vessel must maintain the rqeuired navigational-safety equipment in a fully functioning, operational condition. The vessel's barge in tow suffered a fire, affecting the BIG A's VHF radio and AIS. Vessel repairs and survey of the vessel to determine extent of fire damage to be completed to the satisfaction of attending TPO.
Objective evidence attesting to the satisfactory repair IAW company TSMS must be submitted to the local [name withheld] authorization of 835 clearance is required prior to being cleared to depart.
46 CFR 140.620(b)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 143.245(a) & (b)
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. MI observed that the bilge pump and associated piping, an essential system as defined in 46 CFR 136.110, was not being tested on a 3 month interval. Vessel must display proper operation of the bilge pump and piping system in the presence of a CG marine inspector. Vessel is allowed to transit to Blakeley Shipyard in Mobile, AL with two portable bilge pumps(tested during inspection) located on deck, ready for immediate use.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 144.605
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. MI observed that the port side machinery room ventilation would not close all the way. Ventilation must be capable of completely securing shut.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 141.340(g)(1)
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. MI observed that most of the lifejackets had expired lights attached to them. Lifejackets must have non-expired lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 141.360(c)(2)
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.
MI observed the lifebuoy battery had expired. Vessel must replace all expired lifebuoy light batteries or order new LED buoy lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 142.230(c)
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. MI observed that the semi-portable fire extinguisher was not permanently fixed to vessel. Semi-portbale fire extinguished must be permanently secured to vessel.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
33 CFR 155.450
A ship, except a ship of less than 26 feet in length, must have a placard of at least 5 by 8 inches, made of durable material fixed in a conspicuous place in each machinery space, or at the bilge and ballast pump control station. MI observed that the oil pollution placard was worn. Replace oil pollution placard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 143.243(b)
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Pressure vessel relief valves: Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Relief valve testing tag for air compressor was missing. Unknown last test date. Vessel must produce last test date for safety valve or retest the safety relief valve.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be suitable for route and service. Vessel reported fire to STBD clutch after hitting a piece of driftwood.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 23 February 2021
Resolved
Vessel marine radar was damaged during bridge allision on Tombigbee River. Vessel is authorized to travel during daylight hours to Blakeley Shipyard to have repairs completed to damaged equipment on board the vessel. Vessel is required to send in a Survey Report attesting to the repairs of the damaged equipment on board.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 January 2020
Resolved
The towing vessel BIG A lost steering near Demopolis Lock. During repairs to the steering system, it was noted the radar was inoperable. Prior to operations, the vessel shall provide a survey report to USCG Sector Mobile proving corrective actions have been completed in accordance witht he vessels TSMS.
Electrical
Issued 16 November 1998
Resolved
WIRES EXPOSED ANDNO COVER PLATE AT JUNCTION IN AFT STEERING.
Navigation
Issued 16 November 1998
Resolved
COPY OF NAV RULES NOT CURRENT OR CORRECTED. COPY OF NAV RULES ONBOARD DATED1989 NO CORRECTIONS POSTED IN BOOK._x001C_
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 November 1998
Resolved
FOUND ONE TYPE BII FIRE EXTINGUISHER NOT TO HAVE INSPECTION TAG.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 November 1998
Resolved
ONE WORK VEST DETERIORATED TO POINT OF BEING UNSERVICEABLE.
Recorded names · 2
C. W. RUSHING (2002–2008), C W RUSHING (2011). 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
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with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
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