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WILLIAM B

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named 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 September 2026
Inspections
35
Deficiencies
20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2018–2023
Inspected with
1 other vessel

Identity

US Official No.
501618
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDI3043
MISLE id
88317
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367684380
Maury page id
psix-88317

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations18
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded16
Years with a record 20 calendar years (1986–2026)
The 35 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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)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 shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
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
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDI3043MMSI 367684380 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 June 2025, expires 17 July 2035
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

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 146628

Inspection 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.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 March 2025
Resolution: Recived report from safety department weld completed and underway stearing test satisfactory.
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.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 November 2024
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: Recived objective evidence scanned into documents.
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.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 April 2023
Resolved 22 May 2023
Resolution: New shaft and wheel installed. Vessel splashed, full underway operational test conducted. test SAT.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2022
Resolved 6 December 2021
Resolution: Remote fuel shut off placard replaced. Vessel rep provided photograph.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2022
Resolved 3 December 2021
Resolution: Oil pressure gauge sending unit replaced. Engine tested no leaks. Photographic evidence provided.
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.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2021
Resolved 26 July 2021
Resolution: Shaft and prop was replaced.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 January 2021
Resolved 22 December 2020
Resolution: MI verified audible and visual low level hydraulic steering alarm installed in pilot house.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 January 2020
Resolved 13 December 2019
Resolution: Deficiency rectified
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 January 2020
Resolved 13 December 2019
Resolution: Deficiency rectified
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 23 October 2018 Resolved
Hydraulic steering fluid level must be equipped with an alarm.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2018
Resolved 27 November 2018
Resolution: Almarm installed.
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.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Chaffing gear added.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 23 October 2018 Resolved
Port rudder post had loose bolts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Bolts tightened.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 23 October 2018 Resolved
Port steering rudder rod is chaffing.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Added spacer to steering assembly to stop chaffing between two metals.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Hole repaired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 23 October 2018 Resolved
Both port and starboard shaft covers loose.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Both shaft covers were tightened and made secure.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 23 October 2018 Resolved
Battery terminals loose in engine compartment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Battery terminals secured.
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.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Fire extinguisher brackets were replaced.
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.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Power supply properly secured with metal clip.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 December 2014
Resolved 20 November 2014
Resolution: MIS report send to IO office then fowarded to [name withheld].
Lifesaving
Issued 20 January 1987 Resolved
CG APPROVAL NUMBERS NOT LEGIBLE. 46 CFR 25.25-7
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 February 1987
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.