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CHAMPION
- Built
- 1966
- Last inspected
- 18 July 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
18 July 2025
…with no type recorded16
Deficiencies
24 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
24 calendar years (1992–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
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Identity
506725
7515183
WCZ7631
91578
Flag
PANAMA
Maury page id
psix-91578
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)66.0 ft × 22.1 ft × 7.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 86 / net 58
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderST CHARLES STEEL WKS INC · ST CHARLES, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1966
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portFT PIERCE, FL
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 19 November 2025 · expires 30 November 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 it86 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
58 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
58 - 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 August 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 7
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.
KIRBY Industrial Vessel · MISLE 52964 · 25 April 2018 · activity 6403419MARY BENNETT Towing Vessel · MISLE 155119 · 25 April 2018 · activity 6403419BT-225 Freight Barge · MISLE 182980 · 25 April 2018 · activity 6403419MOBRO 126 Freight Barge · MISLE 286446 · 2 May 2005 · activity 2347749MOBRO 126 Freight Barge · MISLE 286446 · 20 February 2004 · activity 2011400MOBRO 126 Freight Barge · MISLE 286446 · 28 December 2001 · activity 1474747SUARD 61 Freight Barge · MISLE 46261 · 7 January 1999 · activity 57040A 18 Tank Barge · MISLE 43239 · 20 September 1995 · activity 170296A 19 Tank Barge · MISLE 43249 · 20 September 1995 · activity 170296Inspection history · 29
18 July 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8187452
18 October 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8021105
30 June 2023
Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7757375
19 October 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7579468
14 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7332702
2 June 2020
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6966341
25 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6403419
22 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6254882
10 February 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5066734
15 May 2014
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4878355
18 September 2013
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4733078
8 June 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4047662
3 May 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3730511
27 March 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3448609
7 August 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Pierce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3020245
2 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2347749
29 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2149573
20 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Woods Hole · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2010474
20 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2011400
28 December 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1474747
29 June 2000
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1451574
12 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 727179
7 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 57040
8 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 407663
2 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 183040
16 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 714761
20 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170296
14 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 51049
22 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 143809
Deficiency record · 24
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location (1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM. Port M/E RPM gauge non-functional.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. the devices must be suitable for the expected route. Main deck water tight doors and showing day light in certain areas, make all main deck doors WT and chalk test.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. the devices must be suitable for the expected route. Port Engine room WT door is holed on fwd door dog pocket, make permanent WT repairs.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 8 January 2024
Resolved
Vessels subject to subpart R of this part must be equipped as follows:
(a) A category 1, 406.0-406 EPRIB (vessel is equipped)
(b) A NAVTEX receiver meeting the requirements of 80.1101(c)(1) NAVTEX was not operable during inspection
(c) A search and rescue transponder SART meeting the requirements of 80.1101(c)(7). Not onboard.
(d) A tow-way VHF radiotelephone meeting requirements of 80.1101(c)(7) onboard and operational.
Vessel must prove proper operation of NAVTEX and provide a SART for the vessel. Vessel is restricted to no more than 20 miles from shore.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 20 December 2023
Resolved
Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from conducting any tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be assured of the vessel's seaworthiness or fitness for its route and service, vessel did not have crew at the time and could not perform drills for its annual inspection. Complete drills to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 20 December 2023
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of 199.190. Immersion suits are not being maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's requirement/recommendation's and also not in accordance with 199.190. Provide manufacturer's maintenance requirements/recommendations for each brand of immersion suit and demonstrate compliance with them and 199.190
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 December 2023
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Overhead search lights switch wiring is exposed and has pulled back from the switch enclosure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 14 October 2021
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions.
The semi-portable fire extinguisher was found outside of the Fiddley space and not permanently attached.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 October 2021
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months.
The fire detection panel and portable fire extinguishers were found passed due for the annual service.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 October 2021
Resolved
Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location.
The bilge high water alarm is missing the visual indicator.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 14 October 2021
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.
The SSDG engine low lubricating oil pressure and high cooling water temperature alarms were found not working at the time of the inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 October 2021
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times.
The lifebuoy on the STBD side is missing the plug and the floating electric water light battery is expired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
(a) Each vessel owner or operator subject to this part must ensure that copies of the following documents are carried on board the vessel and are made available to the Coast Guard upon request:
(1) The approved Vessel Security Plan (VSP) and any approved revisions or amendments thereto, and a letter of approval from the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center
VSL security plan and approval letter not available.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
No vessel subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. 3301 will be navigated unless it is under the direction and control of an individual who holds an appropriate license or officer endorsement on his or her MMC
The Masters credentials were expired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
An approved 160-B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room.
The semi portable needs to be located outside of the engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter.
The STBD lifebuoy and line is deteriorated.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 2 June 2020
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.
The stern light was not operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Each integral fuel tank must have a vent that connects to the highest point of the tank, discharges on a weather deck through a bend of 180 degrees, and is fitted with a 30-by-30-mesh corrosion-resistant flame screen.
The flame screens were found wasted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Each distribution panel or switchboard on a towing vessel must be:
(1) In a location that is accessible, as dry as practicable, adequately ventilated, and protected from falling debris and dripping or splashing water; and
(2) Totally enclosed and of the dead-front type.
The breaker panel in the engine room is missing blanks.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
(c) The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location:
(1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM;
(3) Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM;
No RMP gauges installed in the engine room for both MDE's and SSDG's
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 2 June 2020
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.
The Jacket water cooling system is missing hose clamps.
Operations/Management › Port and Waterways Safety › Notice of Arrival, General
Issued 10 February 2015
Resolved
CHAMPION arrived at Fort Pierce from Freeport, Bahamas with less than 24 Notice of Arrival filed.
Engineering
Issued 29 June 2000
Resolved
There was no proper containment around the fuel vent and filling valve as required by 33CFR 155.320
Ownership record
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