ISLAND BOY

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

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 August 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

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 12 March 2025

Recorded inspections31

…physical examinations15

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded15

Deficiencies 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 22 calendar years (1994–2025)

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

511010

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WDK5844

94468

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-94468

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 shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

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 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.

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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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.

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 · 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. 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.