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