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CAPT CARL
CAPT CARL is a 1967 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 1997, most recently in January 2020, along with 30 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2007.
Records from 1997 to 2020. Most recent: operational control imposed, 23 January 2020.
- Built
- 1967
- Last inspected
- 21 January 2020
- Documentation
- Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2007
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This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 6 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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
21 January 2020
…with no type recorded8
Deficiencies
30 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
8 calendar years (1997–2020)
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
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Identity
507621
WCX5932
92179
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-92179
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.9 ft × 18.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 41 / net 28
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSIMMONS BOAT WORKS · VENICE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1967
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionUNSPECIFIED
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHARVEY, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formunknown (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it41 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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13 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 30 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 operational control with the dates imposed and removed; 2 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 1 casualty investigation, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, 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 · 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.
KS 330 Freight Barge · MISLE 15318 · 29 June 2007 · activity 2990927COURTNEY 583 Freight Barge · MISLE 202535 · 29 June 2007 · activity 2990927Inspection history · 13
21 January 2020
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6894692
16 March 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6103664
23 July 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5178155
24 April 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4581655
30 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4455042
26 June 2012
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4361109
29 June 2007
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2978157
29 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2990927
15 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1510880
26 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1510823
28 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 665927
26 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 125033
26 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 165689
Deficiency record · 30
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 21 January 2020
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 following alarms must be provided: (1) Main engine low lubricating oil pressure;(2) Main engine high cooling water temperature; (3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure; (4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temper. Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. Master could not identify any alarms (including summary alarm) on the bridge. Provide alarms as required.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards insofar as practicable. The The following conditions exist, posing a fire hazard:
a. Bilge contains oily waste. Properly dispose of oily waste in bilge.
b. The dryer vent is venting lint into the engine room space posing a potential fire hazard. Redirect dryer vent to an acceptable location outside the engine room that does not pose a fire hazard.
c. Combustible material (cardboard boxes) are being stowed up against ship service generator exhaust piping. Properly stow combustible material to minimize fire hazards.
d. Ships main engines and ship service generators have excessive oil leaks. Make repairs to minimize oil leaks and fire hazards.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. One of the remote fuel shutoff valves was not operable. Prove proper operation of all remote fuel shutdowns.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › No direct openings into sleeping rooms cargo/mach.
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
A crew accommodation space and a work space must be of sufficient size, adequate construction, and with suitable equipment to provide for the safe operation of the vessel and the protection and accommodation of the
crew in a manner practicable for the size, facilities,
service, route, and modes of operation of the vessel. The deck separating the engine room and the galley and shower area is wasted not allowing separation of spaces.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. This may be accomplished by an installed detection system, or by using individual battery-operated detectors meeting UL 217 (incorporated by reference, see §?136.112 of this subchapter). Detection systems or individual detectors must be kept operational at all times when the crew is onboard the towing vessel. The individual battery operated detectors were missing batteries and no replacement batteries were onboard. Prove proper operation of smoke detector in galley and berthing space.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency light in engine room and galley area inoperative. Renew emergency lights.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided within crew working and living areas. The following conditions exist:
a. Port side engine room light fixture is out. Renew light.
b. Port and starboard outside deck light bulbs and bulb guards are broken. Port side bulb has exposed internal bulb components. Renew bulbs and fixtures.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. The following conditions exist:
a. Electrical wiring running through shower compartment and then outboard sealed with canned spray foam. Remove wire run through shower and re-route. Seal bulkhead.
b. All electrical connections leading into and out of engine room bulkheads is not sealed properly. Engine room overhead wiring leads into pilothouse with moisture and oil coming through it. Properly seal all wire runs into engine room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Extension cord running through port side upper engine room porthole onto front deck plugged into freezer unit. Remove extension cord and external freezer unit from front deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard
must be in an enclosure. The following conditions exist:
a. Main breaker box front door in upper stbd engine room room door will not stay closed. Repair breaker box door to stay closed when not in use.
b. Generator power box located on aft bulkhead of upper engine room fiddley is open with missing box closure hardware. Renew closure hardware to ensure all electrical connections are protected.
c. Washer/dryer outlet box behind washer has broken housing exposing internal wiring. Renew outlet box.
d. Electrical box under generator missing cover and exposed wiring not properly connected is protruding from housing. Make proper electrical connection within housing and renew housing cover.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. The two starboard watertight doors on the main deck have significant wastage between the main deck and the bottom edge of the watertight seals of the doors and the deck that are open to the engine room that risks down-flooding into the space below the main deck. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Due to holes in the crew shower, water is leaking into the engine room and directly on a compressor motor. Repair shower deck to prevent water from entering the engine room.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. The following conditions exist:
a. there are several pieces of installed equipment that are plugged into extension cords and splitters (daisy chained) to include: gang plug in engine room overhead for installed automatic overboard bilge pump, sewage aerator, and sewage discharge pump; refrigerator; 6 plug gang boxes in both galley 110v outlets; washer/dryer; freezer. Remove extension cords and properly wire all installed equipment in junction boxes.
b. The general alarm box on the bridge is wired without properly securing connections nor is the connection in a junction box (wires are exposed). Properly wire general alarm box.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. 02 Lifejackets lights are working intermittently and barely projecting any light. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. Sewage tank vent is disconnected and venting directly into the engine room. Because of the holes in the engine room overhead leading directly into galley/accommodation spaces, the sewage tank is venting there as well. Connect sewage tank to external vent away from personnel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Ventilation (Accommodation)
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Potable water tank aft bulkhead starboard side has a circular plate soft patch penetrating between the water tank and forward engine room bulkhead. The soft patch fell off in inspector’s hand. Repair potable water tank bulkhead to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Bilge pump outlet valve handle is missing and crew does not know if valve is open or closed. Renew valve and prove proper operation of valve.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Suspected of discharge violation
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with: Parts 151, 155, and 156, of 33 CFR, as applicable. Vessel has a secondary bilge pump piped directly overboard through the hull in automatic mode with a float switch. Pump is not under manual control. Due to the amount of gray water entering the engine room bilge, it is reasonable to suspect that the pump is pumping (automatically) engine room bilge water that may contain oil or oil residue over the side into the navigable waterway, not under emergency conditions. Remove or secure pump to prevent the unintentional discharge of bilge oily water over the side (except under emergency conditions).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 January 2020
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 conditions. Steering linkage in engine room forward of generator is held together with a nail bent through the retaining hole. Repair steering linkage to original manufacturer configuration.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Each life jacket must have a whistle firmly secured by a cord to the life jacket. 02 of 02 life jackets are not equipped with whistles. Provide approved whistles to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. The starboard side floating electric water light is inoperable. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150. The port side life buoy is missing the exterior plug causing the interior material to deteriorate and become waterlogged. Replace with a Coast Guard approved ring buoy to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Ship's occupational safety and health policies and programmes
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The vessel did not have a health and safety plan on board and no objective evidence was provided demonstrating one existed or was implemented. Develop and implement on board a health and safety plan to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet of all maritime services transmitting equipment on board a vessel. The Captain could not provide objective evidence the vessel had a valid FCC station license. Provide objective evidence that the vessel has a valid FCC station license to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 47 CFR 80.13
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crew member must receive a safety orientation. The Captain could not provide objective evidence that crew safety orientations have been conducted. Provide objective evidence that the vessel has completed and logged safety orientations to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.46 CFR 140.410(b)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. No navigation assessments could be provided. Prove that navigation assessments are being conducted. 46 CFR 142.230(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 21 January 2020
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 vessel's semi-portable fire extinguisher is not secured to the bulkhead or deck. Secure the semi-portable fire extinguisher to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 142.230(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Personnel dispatched from the vessel or that are working in an area on the exterior of the vessel without rails and guards must wear a Coast Guard approved work vest with an approved light if worn at night. The work vests are not equipped with lights. Provide lights for the work vests or objective evidence the vessel does not operate at night to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 140.430(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. The starboard galley and engine room doors are not weather tight, light could be seen on the interior side even when the doors were dogged closed. Repair and provide objective evidence the doors are weather tight to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 140.610(b)
Casualty record · 1
29 June 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2990927
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
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