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ISLAND BOY

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named ISLAND BOY

ISLAND BOY is a 1967 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 1994, most recently in March 2025, along with 12 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2023.

Records from 1994 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 March 2025.

Built
1967
Last inspected
12 March 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
31
Deficiencies
12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
6 investigations · 2004–2023
Inspected with
11 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
511010
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDK5844
MISLE id
94468
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
366996310
Maury page id
psix-94468

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations15
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded15
Years with a record 22 calendar years (1994–2025)
The 31 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 portYONGES ISLAND, SC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 18 November 2025 · expires 31 December 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 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

WDK5844MMSI 366996310 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 December 2018, expires 7 December 2028
WDC2677MMSI 366996310 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2014, cancelled 29 March 2018
WY2105MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 30 April 1997, cancelled 1 July 2007 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 11

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.

MBC 1600 Freight Barge · MISLE 630808 · 16 September 2023 · activity 7798983MISS BETTY Towing Vessel · MISLE 116599 · 11 March 2022 · activity 742004218701 Tank Barge · MISLE 473547 · 11 March 2022 · activity 7420042MICHAEL DAVID Towing Vessel · MISLE 137257 · 20 March 2009 · activity 3437563STC 3035T Tank Barge · MISLE 433671 · 20 March 2009 · activity 3437563KIRBY 24306 Tank Barge · MISLE 50107 · 9 December 2008 · activity 3376772KIRBY 12003 Tank Barge · MISLE 41484 · 22 August 2006 · activity 2789101WARNER SUPPLY Tank Barge · MISLE 53091 · 22 August 2006 · activity 2789101KIRBY 12003 Tank Barge · MISLE 41484 · 23 October 2005 · activity 2525431NICOLE BRENT Towing Vessel · MISLE 218065 · 12 February 2004 · activity 2184402KIRBY 30303 Tank Barge · MISLE 21027 · 7 February 2002 · activity 1489350KIRBY 10035 Tank Barge · MISLE 52414 · 7 February 2002 · activity 1489350

Inspection history · 31

12 March 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8092065
16 April 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7896934
16 September 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7798983
17 January 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7622234
15 March 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7412311
11 March 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7420042
26 January 2021 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7130803
12 January 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7116923
7 May 2020 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6949303
28 March 2019 Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6626332
14 October 2014 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5004987
21 October 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4469260
11 September 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4439448
9 September 2010 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3846095
8 September 2010 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3845858
20 March 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3437563
9 December 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3376772
22 August 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2789101
23 October 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2525431
2 August 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2153797
12 February 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2184402
30 December 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1971751
28 December 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1970301
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1990851
7 February 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1489350
8 February 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 425422
13 July 1998 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 798047
2 June 1998 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 791995
21 February 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 490932
10 May 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 215499
22 September 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 370842

Deficiency record · 12

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 January 2021 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. The port and starboard running lights were positioned in such a way that they were not visible to an approaching vessel. Properly reposition both port and starboard running lights and demonstrate proper operation of the anchor light to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to February 11, 2021.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2021
Resolved 26 January 2021
Resolution: January 26, 2021 The vessel representative provided several emails to the Coast Guard demonstrating proof in the way of documents, photographs and statements that this requirement was corrected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure visual alarms to identify the zone or zones of the origin of the fire in accordance with 46 CFR 142.330(a)(4)(iii). The zones on the FDS panel were illegible. The crew properly labeled all the zones on the Fire Detection System panel prior to completion of the inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 February 2021
Resolved 12 January 2021
Resolution: The crew used a label maker to mark all the zones on the fire detection system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be fitted with retro reflective material that meets IMO Resolution A.658(16) in accordance with 46 CFR 141.360. Properly affix retro reflective material as per the IMO Resolution to the Life Ring Buoy on the starboard side bridge wing. The crew affixed reflective tape to the life ring buoy prior to completion of the inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 February 2021
Resolved 12 January 2021
Resolution: The crew found a roll of retro reflective tape and affixed it to the life ring buoy prior to completion of the inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 7 May 2020 Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with an illuminated magnetic compass; the light on the compass is not operational.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 May 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 7 May 2020 Resolved
Electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safety of persons on board; the electrical mat in front of the main switchboard is not of an electrical grade.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Electrical Equipment must function properly to minimize system failures. #1 and #2 SSDG windings are coated in oil and dust.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 April 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
Resolution: Received email showing cleaning was completed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquids. Leak was detected on stbd generator injection pump.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 April 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
Resolution: Received picture via email showing new fuel line to injector was fitted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be maintained to provide safe operation. Exhaust leak was found on stbd main turbo
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
Resolution: Received email showing turbo leak was corrected.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Each production device must be marked in accordance with this section. MSD is missing manufacture data label.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 April 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
Resolution: Received Photograph showing data plate was fitted.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 February 1999 Resolved
OFFICAL NUMBER NOT ON INTERIOR STRUCTURE OF THE HULL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1999
Resolved 9 February 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 2 June 1998 Resolved
STENCIL NAME OF VESSEL ON LIFERINGS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 June 1998
Resolved 2 June 1998
Engineering
Issued 2 June 1998 Resolved
PUMP SLOP FROM BILGES TO APPROPRIATE FACILITY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 June 1998
Resolved 2 June 1998

Casualty record · 6

12 February 2004Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2184402
23 October 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at BRAZOS RIVER FLOODGATES (EAST GATE) · activity 2525431
22 August 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2789101
9 December 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3376772
20 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3437563
16 September 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7798983
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 RENEGADE (2004–2009). 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.