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CHAS. ASHER
- Built
- 1967
- Last inspected
- 6 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 19 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
6 May 2026
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
14 calendar years (1993–2026)
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
not do.
Identity
507439
WX8500
92055
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-92055
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)49.2 ft × 17.5 ft × 6.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 39 / net 14
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSTURGEON BAY SHIPBLDG · STURGEON BAY · built 1967
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSTURGEON BAY, WI
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 8 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it39 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
14 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
14 - 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 2
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.
MONARK 2 Public Vessel, Unclassified · MISLE 1595445 · 30 September 2019 · activity 6826586MONARK 1 Public Vessel, Unclassified · MISLE 1596041 · 30 September 2019 · activity 6826586Inspection history · 20
6 May 2026
Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8377211
1 April 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8103421
26 November 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8040245
30 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7831803
1 December 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7604394
29 August 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7546212
8 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7331908
22 September 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7318763
24 May 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7205363
5 May 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6948704
30 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6826586
6 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6537019
24 July 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6533322
19 April 2018
Examination of Repairs · Industry Initiated Exam · Administration · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6394551
19 August 2016
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5977086
18 November 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5026062
4 November 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4104606
25 February 2010
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3685895
7 December 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 98293
26 May 1993
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MIO STURGEON BAY · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1143748
Deficiency record · 19
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 6 May 2026
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of: Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)).
Gauge not present on fire pump line. MI not able to verify pressure requirement of at least 50 psi.
Install gauge allowing for verification of psi.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 6 May 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following: The design of the system and its installation on the towing vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer with experience in fire-detection system design.
Vessel could not provide paperwork from registered engineer verifying design and installation is certified and approved by registered professional engineer.
Submit proof submit attesting to such.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 May 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Essential systems, including emergency dewatering systems, must be tested once every 3 months.
No test record was available for inspection.
MI tested emergency dewatering systems. Corrected on spot.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Day flares were expired, and day/night flares will expire at the end of this month.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
One pfd in pilot house was missing light.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Fire panel was indicating trouble alarm.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
FCC - BRIDGE TO BRIDGE
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
Hydrostatic release on liferaft not marked with installation date.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
Throw line on ring life buoy improperly installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 6 December 2022
Resolved
Unable to observe operational test of the steering unit. Vessel rep stated, this morning when turning on the steering pump, he observed smoke from the electrical steering motor. Company to investigate, make repairs and demonstrate proper operation of the steering system to attending CG Marine Inspector before vessels movement, and before 30 days as required by 46 CFR 137.220.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 6 December 2022
Resolved
2. Noted several pages in the vessels official log book were not signed by the vessels Master in charge for that day. Master required to sign the vessels official log book as required by 46 CFR 140.905. Discussed with the attending Master, he signed two pages he missed, with another company Master signed several pages, and one more Master would be contacted to sign where signatures missing.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 22 September 2021
Resolved
Discovered that the visual indicator (light bulb) for the high bilge level alarm panel was not functional. Replace light bulb and demonstrate proper visual indication component for high bilge level alarm status.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 22 September 2021
Resolved
The hydrostatic release unit (HRU) for the inflatable liferaft expired in May of 2021. Replace HRU and make installation ready for inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 22 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel is required to carry 6 immersion suits IAW the COI. During this inspection it was discovered that the vessel only possessed 4 immersion suits. Provide 2 additional CG-approved immersion suits. Vessel may only carry 4 persons on board until the full compliment of immersion suits is provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel is required to carry 6 Type-1 PFDs IAW the COI. During this inspection it was discovered that the vessel only possessed 4 Type-1 PFDs. Provide 2 additional CG-approved Type-1 PFDs. Vessel may only carry 4 persons on board until the full compliment of Type-1 PFDs is provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 22 September 2021
Resolved
The starting batteries for the vessel's generators are not suitably supported or protected from shipboard movement or damage. Provide suitable protective methods for generator batteries that will properly secure the batteries from movement and reduce potential for damage.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 5 May 2020
Resolved
Conduct satisfactory MOB drill, in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector, prior to 2021 operational season.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 5 May 2020
Resolved
Conduct satisfactory fire drill, in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector, prior to 2021 operational season.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 10 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel is displaying an innaccurate length and beam.
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