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JAMES H

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named JAMES H

JAMES H is a 1965 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 32 inspections since 1985, most recently in June 2025, along with 14 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2014.

Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 5 June 2025.

Built
1965
Last inspected
5 June 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
32
Deficiencies
14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2013–2014
Inspected with
13 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
501747
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDG8121
MISLE id
88404
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367574230
Maury page id
psix-88404

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations16
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded15
Years with a record 22 calendar years (1985–2025)
The 32 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)74.2 ft × 26.1 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 195 / net 132
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHILLMAN BRG & CONSTR CO · BROWNSVILLE, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCOVINGTON, KY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 23 October 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 it195 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
132 - 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

WDG8121MMSI 367574230 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 April 2023, expires 11 May 2033
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 · 13

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.

LAURA TAMBLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 71352 · 19 March 2015 · activity 5088666GCM 104 Freight Barge · MISLE 1329249 · 14 March 2014 · activity 4815923SARAH L. INGRAM Towing Vessel · MISLE 219958 · 17 December 2013 · activity 4770744LOUISE S Towing Vessel · MISLE 96139 · 26 September 2007 · activity 3081747WM PITT Towing Vessel · MISLE 64752 · 8 November 1994 · activity 96755JAMES R. TURNER JR Towing Vessel · MISLE 67554 · 8 November 1994 · activity 96755CROWN CHARGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 68049 · 8 November 1994 · activity 96755EILEEN JEWEL Towing Vessel · MISLE 68780 · 8 November 1994 · activity 96755BILL STILE Towing Vessel · MISLE 73835 · 8 November 1994 · activity 96755M/V KING CONAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 105325 · 8 November 1994 · activity 96755RYAN H Towing Vessel · MISLE 179048 · 8 November 1994 · activity 96755KIMBERLY JOHNSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 241907 · 8 November 1994 · activity 96755MICHAEL T SOMALES Towing Vessel · MISLE 296522 · 8 November 1994 · activity 96755

Inspection history · 32

5 June 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8131645
18 September 2024 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8005140
28 May 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7921599
13 April 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7667937
28 April 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7439955
26 April 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7182821
21 July 2017 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6215254
13 October 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6023831
2 December 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5774510
19 March 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5088666
4 April 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4835856
14 March 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4815923
12 March 2014 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4823240
17 December 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4770744
19 August 2010 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3837741
2 February 2010 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3675558
20 March 2009 Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3436963
22 January 2009 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3398848
26 September 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3081747
12 December 2002 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1719408
11 October 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 294636
18 January 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11918
17 March 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 810636
15 October 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 774901
25 May 1996 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1095296
27 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 190556
27 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 761123
8 November 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 96755
20 July 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 368883
30 September 1993 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 846730
27 May 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 316390
26 April 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 301687

Deficiency record · 14

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 5 June 2025 Resolved
Eng Rm- Gen alarm light not operable.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: Strobe corrected on spot
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 5 June 2025 Resolved
Emergency lighting in lower eng rm not operational.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: Battery replaced and functional on the spot.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 5 June 2025 Resolved
Guards on machinery not addiquite. relocate port engine tpo guard to a better position to fully cover tpo belt drive.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 June 2025
Resolution: Machinery Guards installed as required
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 5 June 2025 Resolved
Fully cover air compressor belt drive.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 June 2025
Resolution: Machinery guards installed as required
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 18 September 2024 Resolved
Vessel lost main steering underway. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of th towing vessel and the safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel shall proceed to C&B Hebron KY facility under tow by the ITV Atlantis to make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 September 2024
Resolution: Recieved objective evididence steering ram repaird and tested.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 28 May 2024 Resolved
Port main engine RPM guage was cracked and did not display the RPM. Make repairs to the satisfcation of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 June 2024
Resolution: MI verfired new RPM Gauge.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 28 May 2024 Resolved
Two port bunk room doors were stuck closed and impading egress. Make repais to the satisfcation of the attending Coast Gaurd Marine inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2024
Resolved 26 June 2024
Resolution: MI verfired new handles to crew doors were installed and properly operating.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 13 April 2023 Resolved
General Alarm bell in lower engine room was not operating. Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that is visible and audible. Make repair to already installed general alarm bell in lower engine room to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2023
Resolved 26 April 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence deficiencies have been rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 April 2023 Resolved
Port Main Engine has an oil leak on the forward outboard inspection port. All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 May 2023
Resolved 26 April 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence deficiencies have been rectified.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 28 April 2022 Resolved
Vessel steering gear would not operate during the annual inspection steering gear test. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 May 2022
Resolved 9 May 2022
Resolution: Conducted steering test with satisfactory results.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 28 April 2022 Resolved
Void on bow does not close or seal. Make reapirs to the satisfcation of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2022
Resolved 9 May 2022
Resolution: Received objective evidence void hatch was satisfactory secured.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 28 April 2022 Resolved
First and second level bunkrooms do not have egress lighting. Install emergency lighting to the satisfcation of the attening Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2022
Resolved 9 May 2022
Resolution: Received objective evidence egress lighting was rectified.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 28 April 2021 Resolved
Starboard engine room door would not close all of the way and stuck when opened. One door on the port deckhouse on main deck would not stay shut due to handle was not working. Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Make repairs to doors so doors open and shut properly, to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Received objective evidence the main engine were repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 April 2021 Resolved
Port main engine leaking oil out of inspection port. 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. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Received objective evidence the weather tight integrity was repaired.

Casualty record · 3

17 December 2013Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4770744
14 March 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at TAYLOR-SOUTHGATE BRIDGE · activity 4815923
4 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4835856
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.