Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 30 October 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)95.3 ft × 30.0 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 202 / net 137
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)95.3 ft × 30.0 ft × 10.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 322 / net 96
BuilderMAIN IRON WORKS LLC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2008
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portHOUMA, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it322 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
202 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
96 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
137 - 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.
Inspection history · 23
30 October 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8271177
18 July 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7961526
13 March 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7878213
13 March 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7882457
24 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7417940
17 March 2022
TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7415720
16 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7383059
4 January 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6332382
13 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5854831
29 March 2016
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5842623
16 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4805741
27 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4492070
26 July 2012
DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4391738
9 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3942157
25 January 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3942048
14 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3922381
9 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3651703
15 November 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3633765
6 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3389495
5 January 2009
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3389079
5 January 2009
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3389111
19 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3365832
26 June 2008
Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3249014
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 March 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205{c): Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must: (1) be maintained to ensure proper operation; (2) be suitable for route and service; and (3) have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. The starboard and port main engines lost propulsion.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 13 March 2024
Resolution: The starboard and port main engines were restarted and ran satisfactory after the crew transferred fuel from #1 tank to #4 tank (day tank), refilled fuel and racor filters, and bled all air out of the engines.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 13 March 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. If the towing vessel is fitted with a day tank, a low fuel level alarm must be fitted. The day tank on board the RICHARD is not fitted with a low fuel level alarm. A low fuel level alarm must be fitted on the day tank.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 April 2024
Resolved 15 April 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence from the TPO (ABS) that the port and starboard main fuel oil day tanks were installed with low level sensors.
14 December 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3922381
13 April 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 5854831
4 January 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6332382
16 January 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7383059
13 March 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7882457
30 October 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8271177
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.