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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)78.8 ft × 24.0 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 146 / net 99
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderEQUITABLE EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC · MADISONVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1966
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 30 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton 146 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
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The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same
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09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 13 April 2026Resolved
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. Markings were missing and wasted.
46 CFR 143.260(e)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 May 2026
Resolved 22 April 2026
Resolution: Resolved, picture sent via email of stenciling.uploaded picture
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 13 April 2026Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. Alarms must:(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. Alarms were audible visual indicator bulb was extinguished for low lube oil port main engine and port generator.
46 CFR 143.230 (a)&(b)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 May 2026
Resolved 22 April 2026
Resolution: Sent pictures of visual alarm working. uploaded.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 13 April 2026Resolved
Smoke detection in berthing spaces. Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces. No smoke detectors were present in any of the berthing areas. Operator replaced while inspectors were present.
46 CFR 142.330(b)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 April 2026
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 January 2025Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. It was found that the upper masthead light and Restricted in Ability to Maneuver lights were inoperative.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2025
Resolved 7 February 2025
Resolution: Photographic evidence recevied of correction.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 January 2025Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Several electrical junction boxes were found to be missing covers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2025
Resolved 7 February 2025
Resolution: Photographic evidence recevied of correction.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 January 2025Resolved
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. Excessive leakage was noted coming from the port and starboard shaft seals.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2025
Resolved 7 February 2025
Resolution: Photographic evidence recevied of correction.
"Management and vessels are subject to internal and external audits to assess compliance with TSMS and the vessel standards requirements of this subchapter." The vessel's TSMS certificate expired 03/27/2024. Vessel is restricted from commercial operation prior to recieving a valid TSMS Certificate.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: ABS issued TSMS cert
Recorded names · 1
STAPLETON SERVICE (2004–2008). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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