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WILLIAM B
WILLIAM B is a 1965 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 35 inspections since 1986, most recently in January 2026, along with 20 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 3 casualty investigations between 2018 and 2023.
Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 January 2026.
- Built
- 1965
- Last inspected
- 29 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2018–2023
Identity
501618
WDI3043
88317
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-88317
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded16
Years with a record
20 calendar years (1986–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)71.1 ft × 25.1 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 158 / net 83
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderYATES MARINE CONSTRUCTION · SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES · built 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCOVINGTON, KY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 November 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it158 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
83 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
83 - 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 · 1
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.
CTC 9604 Freight Barge · MISLE 446661 · 18 November 1997 · activity 146628Inspection history · 35
29 January 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8356579
3 March 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8087313
24 February 2025
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8084836
7 November 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8036857
9 September 2024
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8001981
28 November 2023
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7830638
29 March 2023
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7658724
29 March 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7663424
8 November 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7591945
2 December 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7361161
13 May 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7195774
12 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7933390
15 December 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7117354
11 December 2019
Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6872088
30 November 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6596404
23 October 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6577613
15 February 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6088284
12 November 2014
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5023427
11 February 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4810382
3 February 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3954143
25 January 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3673322
9 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2191113
7 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2190420
7 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2192254
8 December 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 125553
18 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 146628
16 August 1997
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 783892
26 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5591
8 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 199144
8 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 386025
8 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 756358
8 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 173317
29 February 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 321693
20 January 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 313877
9 May 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 308787
Deficiency record · 20
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Master reported that when the stbd main engine was engage at loud noise could be heard coming from the vessel propellers. Divers were contracted and identified the doubler plate on the stbd wheel well was half removed. Vessel was toed to Hebron KY Drydock awaiting repairs. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and the safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Vessel lost abaility to steer vessel due to bursted hydraulic hose. Make repairs to the satisfcation of the Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel lost wheel after striking large drift debris in the water why conducting fleet operations.
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. Vessel authorized to transit light boat to Hebron Kentucky for repairs.
Prove proper repair to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 December 2021
Resolved
Starboard side remote fuel instruction placard missing. Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating
the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 December 2021
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space.
Port engine outboard side oil pressure sending unit leaking oil and a constant rate. Repair/replace fitting.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 May 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. Vessel suffered damage to their starboard rudder/prop and potentially rudder. Make vessel available to Coast Guard Marine Inspectors for damage survey and prior to conducting operations, make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 15 December 2020
Resolved
Vessel does not have installed alarms for monitoring emergency conditions. Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when and emergency conditions exist or essential system develops a problem that requires attention. The following alarms must be provided low hydraulic steering fluid level. Alarms must be visible and audible at the operating station and may be a summary alarm. Install all alarms to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
MI observed multiple oil leaks on the starboard generator emanating from the top and rear seals . All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquids. Identify all oil leaks on starboard generator and repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
MI observed multiple oil leaks on the port generator emanating from the top and rear seals . All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquids. Identify all oil leaks on port generator and repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Hydraulic steering fluid level must be equipped with an alarm.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 23 October 2018
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. Hydraulic hoses located in steering compartment need chaffing gear.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Port rudder post had loose bolts.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Port steering rudder rod is chaffing.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Bulkheads designed to be watertight must be maintained in that condition. Penney-sized hole identified in starboard steering bulkhead.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Both port and starboard shaft covers loose.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Battery terminals loose in engine compartment.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
All fire extinguishers should be maintained in their appropiate brackets.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Generator power supply cable housing held on by zip tie.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 12 November 2014
Resolved
Company failed to submit MIS report for 2013, orginial DAPI act# 4958617 the DER told the attending inspector the report was filed and it would be produced at the re-audit inspection however it was confirmed that it had never been filed.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 January 1987
Resolved
CG APPROVAL NUMBERS NOT LEGIBLE. 46 CFR 25.25-7
Casualty record · 3
30 November 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6596404
12 May 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7933390
29 March 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7663424
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
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