SOUTHERN STAR

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named SOUTHERN STAR

SOUTHERN STAR is a 1966 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 38 inspections since 1992, most recently in January 2026, along with 5 deficiencies and 10 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2024.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 January 2026.

Built: 1966
Last inspected: 8 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 38
Deficiencies: 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 10 investigations · 2004–2024
Inspected with: 27 other vessels
Also recorded as: 2 other names

Identity

US Official No.

506327

IMO number

8987319 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

WDB4499

MISLE id

91332

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367593210

Maury page id

psix-91332

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations11

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded20

Years with a record 20 calendar years (1992–2026)

The 38 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)78.7 ft × 24.0 ft × 9.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 145 / net 98

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderS B A SHIPYARDS INC · JENNINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1966

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portCHESAPEAKE, VA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 24 November 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it145 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
98 - 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

WDG9984MMSI 367593210 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 November 2023, expires 25 October 2033

WDF2695MMSI 367430830 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 November 2009, cancelled 16 July 2015 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

WDB4499MMSI 366899080 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 June 2003, cancelled 24 August 2013

WCO3973MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 October 1994, cancelled 1 January 2005 · 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 · 27

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.

Inspection history · 38

8 January 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8292195

13 January 2025 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8062721

14 December 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8047486

4 September 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7954685

23 April 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7900268

14 March 2024 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7878921

14 March 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7879333

6 November 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6850767

24 March 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6648263

28 February 2019 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6646841

31 January 2018 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6352731

9 November 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6311024

4 May 2017 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6160105

26 October 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6034789

2 September 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6003971

17 August 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5980634

6 May 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4909241

26 April 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4851531

15 April 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4836657

11 September 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4145170

6 October 2009 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3609971

23 December 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3389094

19 November 2008 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3366186

14 July 2008 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3270397

14 July 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3330945

2 November 2006 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2812985

17 October 2006 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2799870

26 May 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2368964

23 May 2005 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2365689

13 April 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2043269

22 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978180

7 May 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 189009

24 May 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 231684

14 February 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163430

28 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 661576

2 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 30971

4 November 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 23390

30 June 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 102222

Deficiency record · 5

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 14 December 2024 Resolved

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on-board under normal and emergency condition. It was reported the vessel struck a submerged object and confirmed via dive report it had lost its port rudder. Vessel is restricted prior to movement. Vessel is required to submit TPO Report attesting to seaworthiness and plans to repair rudder.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 6 March 2025
Resolution: TPO sent objective evidence and attestation of repairs / suitability of vessel's operation under terms of COI.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 23 April 2024 Resolved

A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by § 136.202. Vessel's COI is expired. Rectify prior to movement. 46 CFR 136.200(a)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 September 2024
Resolution: Completed satisfactory COI Renewal Inspection.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 14 March 2024 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. Vessel's light mast and anchor light damaged in allision. Restricted to daytime / high visibility operations. 46 CFR 140.720

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 March 2024
Resolution: Received TPO report that mast and lighting were repaired satisfactorily.

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Power Source

Issued 14 July 2008 Resolved

Vessel did not have remote start for the fire pump located outside of the engine room.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 July 2008
Resolution: Vessel moved the remote start to the outside of the engine room.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel

Issued 14 July 2008 Resolved

Vessel missing fire detection system in the wheel house.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 July 2008
Resolution: Vessel had the fire detection system installed in the wheel house.

Casualty record · 10

13 April 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2043269

14 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3330945

23 December 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3389094

15 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4836657

17 August 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5980634

2 September 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6003971

26 October 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6034789

9 November 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6311024

24 March 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6648263

14 March 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at GILMERTON HIGHWAY BRIDGE · activity 7879333

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 · 2

LARRY J. HEBERT (2004–2008), LARRY J HEBERT (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.