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MICHAEL MILLER
MICHAEL MILLER is a 1966 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 1994, most recently in April 2026, along with 7 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2020.
Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 April 2026.
- Built
- 1966
- Last inspected
- 13 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2004–2020
Identity
504920
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WDK4094
90405
Flag
UNITED STATES
368051770
Maury page id
psix-90405
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded14
Years with a record
16 calendar years (1994–2026)
The 24 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)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 shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
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
146 - 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
WDK4094MMSI 368051770 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 July 2018, expires 25 July 2028
WDJ3048MMSI 367764240 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 6 December 2016, cancelled 5 December 2025
WDE8108MMSI 367401630 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 March 2009, cancelled 5 December 2016 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WDA4917MMSI 366814530 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 June 2001, cancelled 18 August 2009
WCY2009MMSI not assigned · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 March 1998, cancelled 20 July 2001 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WCW3002MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 March 1996, cancelled 13 May 2006 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 19
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.
SUSAN MILLER Towing Vessel · MISLE 194436 · 3 November 2020 · activity 7088633PHOENIX XI Freight Barge · MISLE 1328139 · 19 February 2015 · activity 5071532ENERGY 2201 Tank Barge · MISLE 47404 · 22 February 2008 · activity 3171596OLIVER Towing Vessel · MISLE 79835 · 22 February 2008 · activity 3171596GENESIS GLORY Towing Vessel · MISLE 175499 · 17 November 2006 · activity 2830057GM 11103 Tank Barge · MISLE 746655 · 17 November 2006 · activity 2830057CAPT. DANNY Towing Vessel · MISLE 136244 · 17 May 2004 · activity 2071066NRC INDEPENDENCE Oil Recovery · MISLE 48010 · 21 January 2001 · activity 8397B. NO. 10 Tank Barge · MISLE 44640 · 13 January 1999 · activity 38240ST 18 * Tank Barge · MISLE 42541 · 10 March 1997 · activity 140325EUGENE F. MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 67990 · 10 March 1997 · activity 140325NYC DOS 105 Freight Barge · MISLE 470101 · 10 March 1997 · activity 140325NYC DOS 121 Freight Barge · MISLE 470102 · 10 March 1997 · activity 140325NYC DOS 168 Freight Barge · MISLE 470103 · 10 March 1997 · activity 140325NYC DOS 152 Freight Barge · MISLE 470104 · 10 March 1997 · activity 140325ENERGY 2201 Tank Barge · MISLE 47404 · 5 February 1996 · activity 723018701 Freight Barge · MISLE 48882 · 25 December 1995 · activity 68250BOSCO Towing Vessel · MISLE 195150 · 25 December 1995 · activity 68250ENERGY 6504 Tank Barge · MISLE 50970 · 8 May 1995 · activity 76790CHRISTINA K Towing Vessel · MISLE 73211 · 8 May 1995 · activity 76790Inspection history · 24
13 April 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8346767
5 August 2025
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8202582
16 January 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8062552
28 March 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7886431
3 November 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7088633
8 September 2020
MTSA Verification · Initial Certification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7053098
19 February 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5071532
27 August 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4443199
16 February 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4245793
22 February 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3171596
17 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2830057
22 July 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2141442
17 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2071066
29 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978386
21 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8397
13 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 38240
16 April 1997
Uninspected Towing Vessel · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1100073
10 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 140325
5 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 72301
25 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 68250
8 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 76790
23 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 683294
18 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 142518
25 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 180660
Deficiency record · 7
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 13 April 2026
Resolved
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)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 13 April 2026
Resolved
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)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 13 April 2026
Resolved
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)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
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.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
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.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 January 2025
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. Excessive leakage was noted coming from the port and starboard shaft seals.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 28 March 2024
Resolved
"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.
Casualty record · 4
17 May 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2071066
17 November 2006Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2830057
22 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3171596
3 November 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 7088633
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.
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.
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.