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PAMLICO

PAMLICO is a 1966 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1991, most recently in August 2025, along with 11 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2017.

Records from 1991 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 August 2025.

Built
1966
Last inspected
6 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WX6900
Flag
UNITED STATES
368054460
Maury page id
psix-89975

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded22
Years with a record 23 calendar years (1991–2025)
The 42 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)97.2 ft × 33.0 ft × 8.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 278 / net 189
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMAIN IRON WORKS INC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1966
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portMOREHEAD CITY, NC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, Bowaters
DocumentationValid · issued 25 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it189 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
278 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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

WDK4369MMSI 368054460 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 August 2018, expires 13 August 2028
WX6900MMSI 367361220 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 6 June 2008, cancelled 15 September 2018
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.

PCS 6 Tank Barge · MISLE 506924 · 15 November 2017 · activity 6323275SJ 2610 Freight Barge · MISLE 1268040 · 15 November 2017 · activity 6323275GOLD COAST Towing Vessel · MISLE 298472 · 29 January 2015 · activity 5063871DMT 1800 Tank Barge · MISLE 481748 · 29 January 2015 · activity 5063871SIM 2 Tank Barge · MISLE 506922 · 3 April 2010 · activity 3710115SIM 2 Tank Barge · MISLE 506922 · 14 January 2009 · activity 3394514PCS 1 Freight Barge · MISLE 506919 · 26 September 2005 · activity 2501730SIM 1 Tank Barge · MISLE 506921 · 26 September 2005 · activity 2501730PCS 1 Freight Barge · MISLE 506919 · 20 September 2005 · activity 2498163SIM 1 Tank Barge · MISLE 506921 · 20 September 2005 · activity 2498163LC-22 Freight Barge · MISLE 386357 · 27 March 2001 · activity 23589PCS 2 Freight Barge · MISLE 506920 · 27 March 2001 · activity 23589TG - 23 Tank Barge · MISLE 41397 · 4 May 2000 · activity 105122NANCY J Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 97096 · 4 May 2000 · activity 105122LC 24 Freight Barge · MISLE 463289 · 4 May 2000 · activity 105122LC 24 Freight Barge · MISLE 463289 · 25 May 1998 · activity 42607T G S 15 Tank Barge · MISLE 40877 · 21 August 1997 · activity 54460LC 24 Freight Barge · MISLE 463289 · 21 August 1997 · activity 54460

Inspection history · 42

6 August 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8247092
6 July 2022 Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7452627
5 August 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7278146
20 June 2018 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6452283
20 November 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6414762
15 November 2017 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6307312
15 November 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6323275
4 June 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5901586
23 December 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5804619
22 September 2015 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5795859
29 January 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5063871
27 October 2014 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5012593
31 March 2011 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3974326
3 April 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3710115
14 January 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3394514
31 October 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3381477
11 January 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2856586
15 December 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2840976
3 November 2006 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2813734
14 January 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2569481
26 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2501730
20 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2498163
14 July 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2426483
10 November 2004 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2238821
29 January 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1997380
27 March 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 23589
4 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 105122
16 August 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 454372
17 November 1998 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 806861
25 May 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 42607
1 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 725866
28 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 28422
21 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 54460
13 August 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1113655
25 June 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 780031
25 June 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1118935
11 February 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 97691
24 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 130060
9 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 175871
19 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 61349
17 July 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 660886
16 July 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 660885

Deficiency record · 11

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
THE FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF A TSMS REQUIRES THE VSL NOTIFY THE TPO OF ANY AND ALL NON-CONFORMITIES. ENG RM WATER-TIGHT DOOR IS NOT OPERABLE, NO TIMELY NOTIFIACTION WAS MADE TO THE TPO. VSL MUST NOTIFY THE TPO OF ALL NON-CONFORMITIES IAW THE TSMS.46 CFR 138.215
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 4 August 2022
Resolution: Deficiency cleared by the TPO but tracked by MI as vsl was not reporting non-conformaties appropriately. TPO report attached in def docs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
A CONSISTENT RELIABLE SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. BOTH SSDG AND SWBD PERIODICALLY SURGE CAUSING EQUIPMENT TO DROP OFF LINE. VSL MUST PROVIDE A CONSISTENT RELIABLE SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY FOR ALL ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT. 46 CFR 143.400
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 August 2022
Resolution: Deficiency cleared by the TPO but tracked by MI as vsl was not reporting non-conformaties appropriately. TPO report attached in def docs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
TWO MEANS OF EGRESS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL SPACES OVER 322 SQ FT ADJACENT TO MACHINERY SPACES. SECONDARY EGRESS FOR VSL ENGINE ROOM AND STEERING SPACE IS ONLY OPERABLE FROM THE OUTSIDE SPACE. VSL MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECONDARY EGRESS FOR ENG RM/STEERING SPACE. 46 CFR 144.505
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: ITV NCOE determined based on the verbiage in the regulations and FAQ a secondary means of egress is not required for existing vessels.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 August 2021 Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2021
Resolved 31 August 2021
Resolution: Co at 75%.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 25 June 1997 Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO 1/4" HOLE IN BOTTOM PLATING IN WAY OF KEEL COOLERS/S AFT STEERING SPACE._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 June 1997
Resolved 25 June 1997
Engineering
Issued 25 June 1997 Resolved
PROVIDE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES AND PROPERLY POST._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 1997
Resolved 15 July 1997
Construction/Loadline
Issued 25 June 1997 Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO 1/2" HOLE STARBOARD SIDE INBOARD OF KORT NOZZEL._x001C__x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 1997
Resolved 15 July 1997
Construction/Loadline
Issued 25 June 1997 Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO TEMP DOUBLER PLATE S/S OUT BOARD OF KORT NOZZEL._x001C__x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 1997
Resolved 15 July 1997
Documentation
Issued 25 June 1997 Resolved
PROVIDE ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION OF DRUG TESTING PROGRAM._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 1997
Resolved 15 July 1997
Navigation
Issued 25 June 1997 Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF TESTS AND INSPECTIONS LOGGED._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 1997
Resolved 15 July 1997
Navigation
Issued 25 June 1997 Resolved
REPAIR AND PROVE OPERATION OF ANCHOR LIGHT._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 1997
Resolved 15 July 1997

Casualty record · 5

20 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2498163
14 January 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at MOREHEAD CITY HIGH RISE BRIDGE · activity 2569481
14 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at MOREHEAD CITY HIGH RISE BRIDGE · activity 3394514
4 June 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at NORTH LANDING BRIDGE · activity 5901586
15 November 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6323275
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.