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J. O. BRADFORD
- Built
- 1967
- Last inspected
- 29 July 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 10 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
29 July 2025
…with no type recorded32
Deficiencies
10 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
21 calendar years (1992–2025)
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
511615
WDC3552
94841
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-94841
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)75.7 ft × 30.2 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 183 / net 124
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBIG RIVER SHIPBUILDING · VICKSBURG, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1967
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portVICKSBURG, MS
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 2 January 2026 · 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 it183 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
124 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
124 - 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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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 25
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.
MISS PEYTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 195329 · 29 July 2025 · activity 8199482CMT 274 Freight Barge · MISLE 965807 · 29 July 2025 · activity 8199482ACL 10117 Freight Barge · MISLE 1052406 · 29 July 2025 · activity 8199482HBM 3016 Freight Barge · MISLE 870920 · 26 July 2025 · activity 8195385BKM 3534B Freight Barge · MISLE 1108111 · 26 July 2025 · activity 8195385TED KAYSER Towing Vessel · MISLE 1221605 · 26 July 2025 · activity 8195385HBM 4799B Freight Barge · MISLE 1758383 · 26 July 2025 · activity 8195385MTC 1322 B Freight Barge · MISLE 1317889 · 11 June 2025 · activity 8202402CBC 212 Freight Barge · MISLE 401441 · 22 April 2021 · activity 7181386MTC 276B Freight Barge · MISLE 383231 · 19 April 2020 · activity 6944088GS 908 Tank Barge · MISLE 934151 · 19 February 2016 · activity 5821365LELAND SPEAKES Towing Vessel · MISLE 94991 · 2 September 2015 · activity 5233404RAYMOND GRANT ECKSTEIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 195098 · 2 September 2015 · activity 5233404JPR 1201B Freight Barge · MISLE 1221803 · 2 September 2015 · activity 5233404LTD 903B Freight Barge · MISLE 1225905 · 2 September 2015 · activity 5233404LTD 14203 Freight Barge · MISLE 1322750 · 2 September 2015 · activity 5233404SCF 24011 Freight Barge · MISLE 669890 · 20 July 2015 · activity 5191755SCF 28002 Freight Barge · MISLE 941555 · 20 July 2015 · activity 5191755HONEST BOB Towing Vessel · MISLE 106721 · 25 August 2014 · activity 4990969CBC 4504 Freight Barge · MISLE 45902 · 1 May 2014 · activity 4860323LADY EDWINA Towing Vessel · MISLE 334380 · 1 May 2014 · activity 4860323BIG 308 B Freight Barge · MISLE 1112521 · 1 May 2014 · activity 4860323MISS DOROTHY Towing Vessel · MISLE 144490 · 4 June 2009 · activity 3495961CH 9959 Freight Barge · MISLE 496257 · 4 June 2009 · activity 3495961MTC 666B Freight Barge · MISLE 801934 · 4 June 2009 · activity 3495961Inspection history · 49
29 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8199482
26 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8195385
11 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8202402
24 March 2025
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8099020
9 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8016722
5 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7845585
5 January 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7845606
25 April 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7675477
17 October 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7601306
29 July 2022
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7488827
16 April 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7432064
14 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7312138
2 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7275266
22 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7181386
13 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7058799
5 May 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6977335
19 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6944088
25 March 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6649702
25 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6703282
20 May 2017
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6151311
19 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5821365
2 September 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5233404
20 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5191755
28 April 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5125376
30 August 2014
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4972269
25 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4990969
1 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4860323
30 November 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4201836
19 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4088318
19 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4102782
2 June 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4035941
8 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3869631
28 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3529961
4 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3495961
18 February 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3427443
21 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3397396
29 November 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2830970
26 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2787825
5 October 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2213944
11 May 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2066691
26 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 34210
27 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 419805
10 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 28916
28 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 752806
22 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 195902
21 February 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 147570
18 November 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 645216
7 October 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 145726
15 February 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 39531
Deficiency record · 10
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 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.
The fuel system valves were miss-aligned which caused a loss of propulsion on two main diesel engines. Correct the valve alignment to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
Machinery must be maintained for safe operation of the vessel under normal operating conditions. The vessel's starboard main engine is currently inoperable.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
Machinery must be maintained for safe operation of the vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. The vessels 3 main engine fuel filters are not fitted with flame bulbs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
Main engines must be fitted with gauges for lubricating oil pressure and cooling water temperature at the machinery location. The gauges for all three main engines are inoperable.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 psi MAWP must be equipped with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. Both pressure vessels in the engine room do not have relief valves on the pressure vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems must be maintained for safe operation of vessel and persons under normal operating conditions. The port 208V panel in the engine room is missing a blank, exposing the bus bar to personnel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
Gears and rotating machinery must be protected by cover, guard or rail. The center and port main engine counterweight does not have an adequate guard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
Each ship subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act must have on board a radio operator who holds a restricted radiotelephone operator permit or higher class license. The master of the vessel was unable to show their FCC radio operator permit.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 April 2022
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. Vessel allided with NAHEOLA Bridge fendering system and one of four gravel barges in tow is taking on water. Vessel is not permitted to depart from current location until cleared by the CG to do so.
46 CFR 140.205
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 2 August 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.
Ownership record
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