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VIRGINIA CAROL

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named VIRGINIA CAROL · KIRBY INLAND MARINE, LP operator of record, 2023

VIRGINIA CAROL is a 1967 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 40 inspections since 1994, most recently in April 2026, along with 7 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 8 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2015.

Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 April 2026.

Built
1967
Last inspected
29 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
40
Deficiencies
7 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
8 investigations · 2002–2015
Inspected with
6 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
508822
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDQ2958
MISLE id
93007
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368119680, 368412430
Maury page id
psix-93007

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations13
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded24
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record 22 calendar years (1994–2026)
The 40 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)60.3 ft × 24.0 ft × 9.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 108 / net 73
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMAIN IRON WORKS, INC. · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1967
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portMOBILE, AL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 August 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it108 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
73 - 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

WDQ2958MMSI 368412430 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 April 2025, expires 8 April 2035
WDL3240MMSI 368119680 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2019, expires 7 November 2029
WDC2709MMSI 366996660 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2014, cancelled 6 November 2019
WX9011MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 July 1997, cancelled 8 December 2007
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 · 6

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 28142 Tank Barge · MISLE 1144972 · 2 October 2015 · activity 5746746KIRBY 11322 Tank Barge · MISLE 871223 · 10 May 2012 · activity 4309286KIRBY 28049 Tank Barge · MISLE 841780 · 25 February 2009 · activity 3423517MOBILE Towing Vessel · MISLE 918794 · 25 February 2009 · activity 3423517KIRBY 7800 Tank Barge · MISLE 262495 · 5 November 2006 · activity 2821645ARAPAHO Towing Vessel · MISLE 104525 · 4 July 2002 · activity 1650348

Inspection history · 40

29 April 2026 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8358379
17 March 2025 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8095059
9 October 2024 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8016963
12 August 2024 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7979825
2 October 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7801960
26 May 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7697089
17 January 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7622822
18 November 2021 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7354138
23 November 2020 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7101271
27 November 2019 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6872013
1 October 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6825740
9 July 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6248618
31 August 2016 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5995156
2 October 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5746746
10 May 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4309286
21 April 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4295992
1 August 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4102516
25 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3971986
25 March 2011 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3985313
10 August 2010 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3820464
17 January 2010 Administration · Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3671430
16 January 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3665943
19 November 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3638620
25 February 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3423517
28 March 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3173177
15 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130998
13 August 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3026959
30 April 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2919322
5 November 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2821645
2 November 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2813249
26 March 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629644
21 September 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2201097
5 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1975086
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989444
4 July 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1650348
5 September 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769042
2 September 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 210063
16 January 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 286178
26 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 666951
20 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 57021

Deficiency record · 7

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 29 April 2026 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. MI observed hydraulic steering ram leaking. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 May 2026
Resolution: Vessel replaced the seal on the hydraulic ram, all sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 29 April 2026 No resolution recorded
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. Vessel could not provided documentation for testing as required by 46 CFR143.245(b). 46 CFR 143.245
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 April 2026 Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. MI identified an isolated bilge pocket full of oil that was found to have 02 sump pumps leading to overboard discharges. Vessel must provide USCG the purpose for this container with associated sump pumps and how the vessel plans to ensure oil is not being discharge overboard. 46CFR140.205
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 May 2026
Resolution: Removed pumps and capped pipes, all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. The port main engine vibration damper protective guard does not provide full protection. Adjust or re-install protective guard to fully cover rotating machinery hazard.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 January 2023
Resolution: Re-installed vibration damper guard properly to full cover rotating machinery hazard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting inoperable in engine room and passageway beneath the pilothouse. Repair/renew emergency lighting in both spaces.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 19 January 2023
Resolution: Emergency lighting repaired in engine room and passageway beneath pilothouse. Operational test satisfactory.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch (MAWP) must be equipped with one ore more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacture, by more than 10 percent. Current pressure relief valve is the incorrect size and set to the wrong relief pressure (200 PSI). MAWP of the pressure vessel is 150 PSI. Renew relief valve with one of adequate pressure & size.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 19 January 2023
Resolution: Relief valves renewed with correct size valves, fitted to the original location designed by the MFR. Valves have been tested and set to the correct relief pressure.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 17 January 2023 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. Vessel does not have a means of conducting an operational test of the alarm set points for: 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 Temperature, 5. Low Hydraulic Steering Fluid Level. Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. Provide a reliable means to test alarm set points to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 March 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Alarms and set-points IAW 46 CFR 143.230 were tested for both main engines, both generators and steering system w/ satisfactory results.

Casualty record · 8

4 July 2002Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 1650348
5 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2821645
25 February 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3423517
16 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3665943
25 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3971986
1 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4102516
21 April 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4295992
2 October 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5746746
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

DIXIE TRAVELER (2002–2015). 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.