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BUFFALO GIRL
BUFFALO GIRL is a 1967 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 1993, most recently in June 2025, along with 23 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2014.
Records from 1993 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 23 June 2025.
- Built
- 1967
- Last inspected
- 23 June 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2002–2014
Identity
509901
WDJ7652
93724
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-93724
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded12
Years with a record
18 calendar years (1993–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)68.8 ft × 22.2 ft × 6.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 63 / net 63
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 shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHOUSTON, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 November 2025 · expires 30 November 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 it63 - Simplified, Gross Ton
63 - Simplified, Net Ton
63 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 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.
AX 2602 Tank Barge · MISLE 44508 · 28 September 2013 · activity 4733238CORPUS CHRISTI Towing Vessel · MISLE 450203 · 5 April 2002 · activity 1615361MIDSTREAM FUELER Tank Barge · MISLE 45751 · 9 September 1993 · activity 38409CBC 147 Tank Barge · MISLE 53291 · 9 September 1993 · activity 38409KARI S Towing Vessel · MISLE 86090 · 9 September 1993 · activity 38409KRISTIN ALEXIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 161994 · 9 September 1993 · activity 38409Inspection history · 25
23 June 2025
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8165239
28 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8146232
7 June 2024
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7930555
7 July 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7735277
7 July 2022
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7504577
5 July 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7496662
13 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7332112
25 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7206556
10 April 2014
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4833293
24 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4789436
28 September 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4733238
14 April 2011
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3986482
14 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363404
5 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2983953
15 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2962810
18 August 2006
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2758182
10 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2025066
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977781
7 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1838481
29 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1713658
5 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1615361
17 September 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 212780
6 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 21716
28 August 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 175300
9 September 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38409
Deficiency record · 23
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 8 June 2024
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of a vessel. A hole from the aft STBD void to the stern void was noted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 8 June 2024
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of a vessel. Long insets have been found along the port and STBD sides of the forepeak. These insets have bent the side longs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access Deck - hold/tank, etc.
Issued 8 June 2024
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of a vessel. There is a broken hand rail on the STBD push knee.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 8 June 2024
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of a vessel. All tripping brackets in the forepeak have been found bent.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 8 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. The general alarm has been found to be inoperable.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 8 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. The fire pump has a leak coming from a valve.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 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. There are guards removed from the front of both main diesel engines.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 8 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. Only one light works in the engine room. There is not enough light to move about safely.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 July 2023
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26ft must be fitted with a floating electric water light. Vessel only had one non expired floating electric water light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 7 July 2023
Resolved
The strength of each component used for securing the towing vessel to the tow and for making up the tow is adequate for its intended service. Forward tow bit has cracks in the base in multiple corners.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 7 July 2023
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. The relief valves on the pressure vessels don't have proper documentation on the last test date.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 7 July 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation. Inadequate guards on both generators.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 7 July 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment as applicable to the area of operation. (a) Fathometer. Vessel is not equipped with a fathometer.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 8 July 2022
Resolved
For a vessel of less than 300 tons gross tonnage that engages in towing on navigable waters of the U.S., including Western Rivers, the radar must meet- RTCM Standard for Marine Radar Equipment Installed on Ships of Less Than 300 Tons Gross Tonnage, RTCM Paper 71-95/SC112-STD, Version 1.1, display Category II and stabilization Category Bravo. The radar display at the primary conning station was not available for inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 July 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. There was no day shapes on board the vessel for conditions of reduced maneuverability.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 8 July 2022
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. There was a through bulkhead penetration on the starboard side, just aft of the engine room watertight door that did was not properly blanked off, additionally the forward port port-light for the engine room was sealed with silicone, which is not approved to keep the bulkhead watertight.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 8 July 2022
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. The vessel’s company was unable to provide proof of the crewmembers on board during the inspection were currently enrolled in the companies drug testing program and was not able to provide annual numbers of individuals chemically tested with a MIS (Management Information System) report.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 July 2022
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact with these components. Missing section of main exhaust insulation at multiple locations.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 8 July 2022
Resolved
Alarms must:
(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location. No visible alarm at control stations.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 8 July 2022
Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of treated or untreated sewage is prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency under 40 CFR 140.3 or 140.4, the operator must secure each Type I or Type II device in a manner which prevents discharge of treated or untreated sewage. Acceptable methods of securing the device include -
(1) Closing the seacock and removing the handle;
(2) Padlocking the seacock in the closed position;
(3) Using a non-releasable wire-tie to hold the seacock in the closed position; or
(4) Locking the door to the space enclosing the toilets with a padlock or door handle key lock. Missing seacock valve in piping system and means to secure and lock overboard discharge.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 8 July 2022
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Main deck water tight doors (P/S, fore and aft), do not seal properly due to improper mounting and/or mis-aligned dogs.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 8 July 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels not subject to the provisions of 33 CFR part 26 or 33 CFR 164.72 must have a Very High Frequency-Frequency Modulated (VHF-FM) radio installed and capable of monitoring VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16, except when transmitting or receiving traffic on other VHF-FM channels, when participating in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), or when monitoring a channel of a VTS. The VHF-FM radio must be installed at each operating station and connected to a functioning battery backup. Neither control station had a VHF radio connected to battery back-up power.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Casualty record · 4
5 April 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1615361
15 June 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2962810
28 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4733238
24 January 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4789436
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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with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
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