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M/V ZEPHYR

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

M/V ZEPHYR is a 1967 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 46 inspections since 1987, most recently in November 2025, along with 10 deficiencies and 11 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2025.

Records from 1987 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 3 November 2025.

Built
1967
Last inspected
3 November 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
46
Deficiencies
10 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
11 investigations · 2002–2025
Inspected with
18 other vessels

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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 3 November 2025
Recorded inspections46
…physical examinations10
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded33
Deficiencies 10 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 23 calendar years (1987–2025)
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.
509655
IMO number
8842260
Call sign
WDM2521
MISLE id
93558
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-93558

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)75.0 ft × 27.2 ft × 10.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 189 / net 129
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 shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPITTSBURGH, PA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 28 April 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it189 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
129 - 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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46 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 10 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 18 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 11 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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Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

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 · 18

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.

MRT 439 Freight Barge · MISLE 714744 · 3 April 2024 · activity 7932667HFL 408 Tank Barge · MISLE 939965 · 13 December 2012 · activity 4502322LASM-14 Tank Barge · MISLE 365054 · 23 April 2009 · activity 3459245LASM-14 Tank Barge · MISLE 365054 · 14 April 2009 · activity 3454594JOSEPH ROY DEE Towing Vessel · MISLE 110069 · 10 September 2008 · activity 3325209CAIRO Towing Vessel · MISLE 218378 · 10 September 2008 · activity 3325209ACBL 368X Freight Barge · MISLE 435258 · 10 September 2008 · activity 3325209KIRBY 28025 Tank Barge · MISLE 320982 · 18 March 2008 · activity 3168502KIRBY 27003 Tank Barge · MISLE 320983 · 18 March 2008 · activity 3168502LASM-27 Tank Barge · MISLE 364895 · 18 March 2008 · activity 3168502NEDRA K Towing Vessel · MISLE 87603 · 18 October 2003 · activity 1970774WILLARD HAMMOND Towing Vessel · MISLE 153750 · 18 October 2003 · activity 1970774STCO 219 Tank Barge · MISLE 47242 · 16 June 1995 · activity 163859A-21 Tank Barge · MISLE 48566 · 19 March 1994 · activity 189067CHRISTIAN PRIMM Towing Vessel · MISLE 210063 · 19 March 1994 · activity 189067IB977 Tank Barge · MISLE 359627 · 19 March 1994 · activity 189067STCO 220 Tank Barge · MISLE 47261 · 13 April 1993 · activity 115786KIRBY 23910 Tank Barge · MISLE 49986 · 3 December 1992 · activity 3642STCO 207 Tank Barge · MISLE 46024 · 10 November 1992 · activity 145054

Inspection history · 46

3 November 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8264523
27 July 2024 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7969838
27 July 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7972240
2 June 2024 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7925734
2 June 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7948054
3 April 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7932667
29 January 2024 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7857154
27 January 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7875175
23 February 2022 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7365243
28 September 2021 TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7322447
24 October 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6294939
24 February 2016 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5820802
16 November 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5767226
26 May 2015 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5135742
22 May 2015 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5132116
31 January 2013 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4529715
13 December 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4502322
11 April 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3987138
24 February 2010 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3702920
26 April 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3464824
23 April 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3459245
14 April 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3454594
10 September 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3325209
20 March 2008 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3172321
18 March 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3168502
29 March 2005 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2322515
29 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2328676
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989464
18 October 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1970774
23 September 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1912588
7 May 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1614891
27 April 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1615297
24 November 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 101078
30 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 281686
29 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89133
20 May 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 416477
16 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163859
27 February 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 375701
15 February 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 375390
19 March 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 189067
23 December 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 643202
20 December 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 363323
13 April 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115786
3 December 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3642
10 November 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 145054
24 September 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 318700

Deficiency record · 10

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 July 2024 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of person on board under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel experienced loss of propulsion from starboard propulsion shaft. Determine cause of failure and repair to the satisfaction of TPO.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 July 2024
Resolved 1 August 2024
Resolution: Starboard shaft replaced. TPO close out letter included in documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 2 June 2024 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. Steering system inoperable. Return system to original operable condition
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 June 2024
Resolution: Correct to the satisfaction of TPO
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 January 2024 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. Vessel experienced a loss of propulsion from port propulsion shaft. Determine cause of failure and repair to the satisfaction of TPO.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 February 2024
Resolution: Correct to the satisfaction of the TPO
Documentation
Issued 20 May 1998 Resolved
OFFICIAL NUMBER NOT READABLE OR PERMANENT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 August 2000
Resolved 30 August 2000
Navigation
Issued 20 May 1998 Resolved
CHARTS FOR THE AREA TO BE TRANSITED OUTDATED WITH NO CORRECTIONS MADE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 August 2000
Resolved 30 August 2000
Navigation
Issued 20 May 1998 Resolved
VESSEL HAD NO COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST ONBOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 August 2000
Resolved 30 August 2000
Navigation
Issued 20 May 1998 Resolved
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS NOT AVAILABLE ON VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 August 2000
Resolved 30 August 2000
Documentation
Issued 15 February 1995 Resolved
OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES NOT ONBOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 March 1995
Resolved 7 March 1995
Lifesaving
Issued 15 February 1995 Resolved
M/V ZEPHYR HAD 4 POB. 3 TYPE I, CG APPROVED LIFE PRESERVERS WITH RETRO REFLECTIVE TAPE WERE ONBOARD THE VESSEL. VESSEL CAPTAIN AND COMPANY REP WERE INSTRUCTED TO PUT ONBOARD ONE MORE LIFE PRESERVER PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM NASHVILLE, TN.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 March 1995
Resolved 7 March 1995
Navigation
Issued 20 December 1993 Resolved
M/V ZEPHAR OPERATIING WITHOUT A COPY OF NAV RULES ON BOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 August 2000
Resolved 30 August 2000

Casualty record · 11

27 April 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1615297
18 March 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3168502
10 September 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3325209
26 April 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3464824
11 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3987138
13 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4502322
27 January 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7875175
3 April 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7932667
2 June 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7948054
27 July 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7972240
3 November 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8264523
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.

Ownership record

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