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HANDY-ONE

Towing Vessel · Built 2000s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

HANDY-ONE is a 2008 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 28 inspections since 2010, most recently in June 2025, along with 62 deficiencies, 5 operational controls and 2 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2012.

Records from 2010 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 30 June 2025.

Built
2008
Last inspected
30 June 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
28
Deficiencies
62 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2011–2012
Inspected with
2 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

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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 30 June 2025
Recorded inspections28
…physical examinations17
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded9
Deficiencies 62 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 12 calendar years (2010–2025)
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 not do.

Identity

US Official No.
1206671
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL2418
MISLE id
930384
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-930384

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)70.1 ft × 30.0 ft × 15.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 90 / net 61
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)70.1 ft × 30.0 ft × 15.0 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTHE GREAT LAKES TOWING COMPANY · CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES · built 2008
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portWILMINGTON, DE
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 10 September 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it90 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
61 - 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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28 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 62 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 5 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 2 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 1 other recorded name, with years; 2 casualty investigations, 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.

HYGRADE 42 Tank Barge · MISLE 45924 · 29 March 2012 · activity 4274808SALVAGE Towing Vessel · MISLE 235279 · 14 April 2011 · activity 3986390SALVAGE Towing Vessel · MISLE 235279 · 25 March 2011 · activity 3971729SALVAGE Towing Vessel · MISLE 235279 · 11 February 2011 · activity 3945447

Inspection history · 28

30 June 2025 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8172938
29 April 2025 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8124146
23 April 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8117882
17 April 2025 Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8116240
13 September 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8002054
12 October 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7807456
10 July 2023 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7753458
15 February 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7640672
6 October 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7572921
12 October 2021 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7330845
11 February 2021 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7139276
6 January 2021 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7120589
31 October 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7087696
19 October 2020 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7080058
18 April 2020 Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6973584
15 August 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6512647
31 July 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6496449
9 June 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Boat Forces Detachment St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5148545
26 September 2014 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4994521
26 February 2014 MTSA Verification · Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4806098
29 March 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4274808
6 February 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4239242
2 December 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4203715
12 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4078714
14 April 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3986390
25 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3971729
11 February 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3945447
24 November 2010 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3897184

Deficiency record · 62

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Issued 29 April 2025 Resolved
A towing vessel with overnight accommodations must have a system to detect when the master or mate becomes incapacitated. No alerter system on board. Install prior to 15 JUL 25.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 July 2025
Resolved 30 June 2025
Resolution: Pilothouse alerter was tested and found to be in satisfactory condition. The deficiency is cleared.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 13 September 2024 Resolved
Installed electrical power sources must be capable of carrying the electrical load of the towing vessel. #2 generator has issue with throttle that will not allow it to maintain proper operation of electrical equipment.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 September 2024
Resolved 16 September 2024
Resolution: Technicians report proved proper operation after repairs. The deficiency is cleared.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 13 September 2024 Resolved
The hailing port of the vessel must be clearly marked on the stern of the vessel. The DON RAUL must update the hailing port to reflect its current location.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2024
Resolved 23 April 2025
Resolution: The name and homeport on the stern was updated to reflect that which appears on the COD.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 October 2023 Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Coast Guard marine inspectors initiated the annual inspection, however vessel was unable to complete operational testing. Vessel's owner/operators shall complete the annual inspection within the next 14 days and prior to the operation of the vessel to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 October 2023
Resolved 23 October 2023
Resolution: An annual inspection was completed on the vessel on this date, and the deficiency was cleared.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 6 October 2022 Resolved
Oily Water Separator (OWS) is not required but if on-board must be operational, which it is not. Place OWS into compliance or remove.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: OWS was removed, and the deficiency cleared.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 6 October 2022 Resolved
Replace the gasket on the water-tight door between the engine room and accommodation space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: The gasket was replaced, and the deficiency is removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 6 October 2022 Resolved
In the steering-gear space, there are several cabinets that must be secured, so they don't damage / interfere with installed equipment, should they move around.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: Cabinets were bolted down to prevent their getting loose and damaging equipment or the vessel. The deficiency is cleared.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 6 October 2022 Resolved
Installed batteries must be covered to prevent accidental exposure to water, and or items being dropped onto terminals.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: Covers for all of the battery boxes are in place, and the deficiency is cleared.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 6 October 2022 Resolved
The engine room ventilation housing, on the starboard side, is loose and must be welded/bolted in place.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: The housing is bolted in place, and the deficiency is cleared.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
Marine Inspectors observed aft main deck hatch leading to machinery space not fully watertight. Electrical wiring conduit in way of aft deck main hatch wasted (holed through deck). Deck covers under main propulsion engines missing several nuts. Stateroom, Port side forward, bulkhead cover missing one nut.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 February 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
(a) Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Marine Inspector observed electrical wiring for aft deck winch on the exterior of wasted conduit, wrapped and secured with electrical tape and plastic zip ties.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 February 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
(c) All machinery and equipment that is not in proper working order (including missing or malfunctioning guards or safety devices) must be removed; made safe through marking, tagging, or covering; or otherwise made unusable. Marine Inspector observed protective guards missing from bench grinder located in aft machinery space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 February 2021
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with: (a) The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (46 U.S.C Chapter 701); and (b) 33 CFR parts 101 and 104, as applicable. Marine Inspector observed an incident of non-compliance with vessel security procedures.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 February 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 6 January 2021 Resolved
All weight modifications to the vessel including a calculation of the aggregate weight change must be recorded in the history,and after each modification, the lightweight characteristics must be recalculated. Vessel owner/operator made not in kind replacement of generator and prime mover. Vessel operator must submit re-powering documentation for review to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 January 2021
Resolved 7 January 2021
Resolution: Received documentation attesting to the specifications and weights of removed and newly installed prime movers and generators. The total aggregate weight change represents a 0.96% change
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 6 January 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 following alarms must be tested: Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure and Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature. Attending Marine Inspector shall verify generator alarms are visible and audible at the operating station.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 January 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid into the machinery space. Starboard day tank fuel pipe is leaking from the manifold in the engine room. Dripping fuel is being collected by a plastic bucket placed on deck underneath drip thus creating a fire hazard in the engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 25 October 2020
Resolution: No longer leaking
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have means to to provide notification when an emergency condition exists and have visible and audible alarms for oil pressure and cooling water temperature for both the main and auxiliary engines. The main and auxiliary engines' alarm and monitoring system located at the machinery space is inoperable and missing its display panel. 46 CFR 143.230
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2020
Resolved 20 November 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover or guard. Both generating units' prime movers are missing machinery guards around rotating components and pose a serious risk to the vessel crew.46 CFR 144.820
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: machinery guards where install in all rotating machinery.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. The main engines' crankcase breathers were blowing into the towing vessel's stacks in-way-of the exhaust piping. The areas around the exhaust piping was covered in oil due to this installation creating a fire hazard. 46 CFR 142.220
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Oil residue was clean sufficiently.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Each space where crew may be quartered or normally employed must have at least two means of escape.  The forward berthing lobby escape truck hatch was seized shut. This lack of adequate means of escape represents a safety hazard to the crew.46CFR144.500
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Hatch was in serviceble condition and fully operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must funtion properly and minimize system failures. The marine inspector found the voltage output on both ship service generators were high, ranging from 490 to 520 volts. Adjustment of the voltage regulatior is done via a electric control panel not easily adjusted by the crew. While onboard the vessel sustained 2 black outs. 46 CFR 143.400 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Tech report was provided and voltage regulator was installed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel is required to have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or essential system develops problems that require attention. All three (03) high bilge level alarms in the machinery space were inoperable. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(5)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 25 October 2020
Resolution: Alarms where operable and audible and visual indication was made from the bridge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel under normal and emergency conditions. The marine inspector found the #1 steering pump electrical motor was missing. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(5)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 21 October 2020
Resolution: Electrical motor installed, test of steering system satisfactory
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Each space where crew may be quartered or normally employed must have at least two means of escape. The main emergency escape stairway steps for crew members quartered in the forward berthing area and working in the machinery space are severly damaged, loose, and supported by wood blocks.46 CFR 144.500
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Steerways was replace with metal supporters.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures, fire, and shock hazards. The Marine Inspector found the electrical connections corroded and the battery tops dirty for the following battery banks: the main engines, #1 and #2 ship service generators. Both the corroded connections and dirty battery tops caused an increased risk of fire. 46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Connections where replace.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 October 2020 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. The vessel's slop tank and gray water tank (located in engine compartment) were found open and with its top covers unsecured. 46 CFR 140.205
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Tanks where properly secure.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. The main entrance leading from the fantail to the accomodation spaces did not completely seal and daylight was visible in 25% of the area around knife-edge. 46CFR140.610
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Entrance locking mechanism was fixes and operational.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Vessel must be equipped with navigation lights in accordance with the COLREGS or 33CFR84. The starboard navigation light mount was bent inboard thus creating an improper mounting arrangement. 46CFR140.720
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Navigation Lights where found in regulatory compliance.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Towing machinery used to connect the towing vessel to the tow must be capable of withstanding exposure to the marine environment. The nuts securing the winch assembly to the deck and the aft brake band connection were found severely corroded and in need of maintenance. 46 CFR 143.460 (c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Nuts where replace and found in good condition.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel equipped with rudders must have a means to monitor the position of the rudders at each operating station. Rudder angle indicator does not read beyond 25 degrees on the starboard side even after rudder physically passes 25 degrees starboard. 46 CFR 143.225
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Ruder angle indicator was realigned and showing corrected readings.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
High bilge alarms must be provided and must have visible and audible indications at each operating station. During testing of high bilge alarms the audible alarm indication was inoperable. 46 CFR 143.230(b)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 25 October 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of appropriate scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel has uncorrected paper charts and is missing large scale charts of various bays in operating area. 46 CFR 140.705
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: New charts where order.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Machinery must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. The pump assembly servicing both main engines' transmissions were found loose and not properly secured creating a vibration hazard that may disable the pumps. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: system was properly secured.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Main Engines must be maintained to ensure proper operation. On the outboard side of the starboard main engine the marine inspector found a flexible jacket water cooling hose leaking excessively in way of the hose clamp at a rate of 2-3 drips per second.46 CFR 143.205(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Flexible hous was not leaking anymore.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed. The marine inspector found the #1 and #2 battery chargers plugged to a single 120 VAC duplex oulet. Also the electrical connection covers on the battery chargers were missing. Good marine practice would be to have each battery charger to have a permanent connection to a seperate circuit. 46 CFR 143.400
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Permanent conncetion was provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system to detect engine room fires. Two smoke detectors located forward of the port main engine are inoperative.46 CFR 142.330
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures, fire, and shock hazards. The Marine Inspector found missing battery box covers for the following: top row main engine battery bank, #1 and #2 ship service generators. The missing covers present a shock and fire hazard. 46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 20 October 2020 Resolved
Machinery must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. The marine inspector found a new 80 gallon air received that was not permanently mounted in the engine room. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Air reciever was permanently mounted
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 October 2020 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures, fire, and shock hazards. The marine inspector found a receratioal battery charger installed on the #2 ship service generator. The charger was plugged into an extention cord the ran under the deckplates to an electrical outlet on the port aft side of the engineroom. 46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Extension removed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 20 October 2020 Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of 46CFR199.190. Monthly EPIRP testing is not being tested/logged as required. 46 CFR 141.235(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Test was performed and log properly
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio log (diary)
Issued 20 October 2020 Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communication requirements of 33CFR164.72: The vessels radio station log was not properly filled out since 27SEPT2020. 46CFR140.715(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 19 October 2020 Resolved
All bilges and void spaces must be kept free from accumulation of conbustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. A high level of oily water and debris was found in the machinery space bilge and surrounding areas. 46 CFR 142.220 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 25 October 2020
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 October 2020 Resolved
Electrical equipment must be suitably protected for wet and corrosive environments. The marine inspector found the cover for the shore tie connection missing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 24 October 2020
Resolution: Shore tie connection had required cover.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 19 October 2020 Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Generator Num. 1 Jacket water intake had a pin whole and was found leaking.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 October 2020
Resolution: Pipe was replaced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 October 2020 Resolved
Immediately after the addressing of resultant safety concerns, the owner, agent, master, operator, or person in charge, shall notify the nearest Sector Office, Marine Inspection Office or Coast Guard Group Office whenever a vessel is involved in a marine casualty. Vessel failed to report loss of propulsion. 46 CFR 4.05-1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 October 2020
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 16 July 2020 Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. In addition, the master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight function properly. The watertight hatch for the fore-peak space was found deteriorated and with severe corrosion on its coaming knife-edge preventing a complete watertight seal when closing the hatch. Further inspection showed about 2.5 feet of water in the space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 16 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: The vessel created a deck covering w/flange and permanently bolted a water tight deck plate over the hatch entry.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 15 July 2020 Resolved
Machinery systems must be designed and maintained to provide for the safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. The bilge dewatering system's valve for the fore-peak space was frozen shut and could not be opened in case of flooding. This presents an unsafe condition for the vessel and crew.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 15 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: The entire stem valve was replaced (witnessed operation & dewatering)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 July 2020 Resolved
A towing vessel certificated for coastwise and oceans whose construction was executed on or after August 27, 2003 must be equipped with an approved 160-B semi-portable and a fixed fire-extinguishing systems. The vessel was missing the required 160-B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 15 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: 160-B Semi-portable fire-extinguisher placed in the engine room.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Smoke detection systems must be kept operational at all times so that the crew may be alerted of a fire in the towing vessel. Upon testing the vessel’s smoke detectors using the appropriate smoke canister it was noticed that there was a three to four minute delay in the audible alarm to alert the crew in the accommodation and engine spaces. This situation presents an unsafe condition to the vessel and crew.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: System delay in detection system removed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation. The steering control panel located in the operating station had several defective lights that were not lighting when steering pumps were energized.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: All lights replaced and observed working
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Towing vessels must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. In addition, alarms must be visible and audible. High bilge water audible alarm was found not working at the operating station. 46 CFR 143.230 (a)(5) & (b)(1).
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Alarms serviced and tested satisfactorily
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Towing vessels must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. Prove proper operation of oil pressure gauge located at the operating station for the starboard side main diesel engine. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(1).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Guages serviced, observed properly operating.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation bridge visibility
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Means must be provided to ensure that windows immediately forward of the operating station in the pilothouse allow for adequate visibility to ensure safe navigation regardless of weather conditions. This may include mechanical means such as windshield wipers. All three windshield wiper motors were missing the wiper blades, and two of three wiper motors were found inoperable. 46 CFR 144.905(b).
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 24 July 2020
Resolution: All motors/wiper arms & blades replaced, fully operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220°C (428°F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbocharges must be insulated. Port side main diesel engine was missing insulation on the exhaust flange. A temperature reading of 263°C was recorded at the area missing the insulation. 46 CFR 143.220(b).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Insulation placed over areas previously lacking.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide a safe operation of the towing vessel. Portside generator was missing a means of securing the flexible hose to the engine assembly (no clamps installed). 46 CFR 143.205.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Installed required double clamp assembly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
The owner or operator of a towing vessel must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards, including but not limited to tools, equipment, and hazardous materials. A paint locker was found in the steering compartment unsecured. 46 CFR 140.510.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Welded flame locker to framing/permanently installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Wires connected to the starting batteries’ terminals were secured with wing nuts that would come loose with vibration. 46 CFR 143.400(e)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: All battery connections made with locking nuts
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Distribution Panel door was missing its locking mechanism and could not be secured. 46 CFR 143.400(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Locking mechanism installed on panel doors.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The electric distribution panel was missing nonconductive mats or gratings to prevent shock. 46 CFR 143.400(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Mat placed on deck in front of distribution panel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and shock hazards. The electric distribution panel was missing covers for empty breaker openings which could cause an electrical shock hazard to the crew.46 CFR 143.400(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: All empty breakers were covered.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 18 April 2020 Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of progressive flooding. The gasket for the watertight door leading into the engine room was severely wasted and torn. 46 CFR 140.610(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Gasket material around watertight doors in engine room replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Type approval equipment
Issued 15 August 2018 Resolved
MMSI: Vsl is broadcasting invalid MMSI, IMO: Vsl is broadcasting invalid IMO #, CLSN: Vsl is broadcasting Invalid Call Sign,
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 January 2019
Resolved 13 March 2019
Resolution: no response from vessel rep but vessel had correct information displayed on AIS

Casualty record · 2

11 February 2011Routine · role: Subject of Search and Rescue · activity 3945447
29 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4274808
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.

Recorded names · 1

DON RAUL (2012). 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.