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MERRIMAC
MERRIMAC is a 1968 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2005, most recently in January 2026, along with 9 deficiencies and 13 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2022.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 January 2026.
- Built
- 1968
- Last inspected
- 8 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 9 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 13 investigations · 2006–2022
Identity
512840
7436727 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WDC8717
95615
Flag
UNITED STATES
368463750
Maury page id
psix-95615
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded17
Years with a record
17 calendar years (2005–2026)
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)68.9 ft × 23.8 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 132 / net 90
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBERG BOAT COMPANY · WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES · built 1968
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 25 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 it90 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
132 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
132 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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
WDQ8613MMSI 368463750 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 March 2026, expires 25 March 2036
WDC8717MMSI 367091990 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 December 2015, cancelled 11 April 2026
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 · 16
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.
SC 122 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 47478 · 4 April 2022 · activity 7424320DECK BARGE 116 Freight Barge · MISLE 1659541 · 13 March 2021 · activity 7155901SHERENA B CHERAMIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 188426 · 3 April 2020 · activity 6935171JMC 256 Freight Barge · MISLE 992753 · 3 April 2020 · activity 6935171LITTLE MARY Towing Vessel · MISLE 1144713 · 3 April 2020 · activity 6935171SJ 700 Freight Barge · MISLE 211468 · 11 February 2020 · activity 6912234M/V HUNTSMAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 138583 · 15 October 2019 · activity 6837085SCOTTS CREEK Industrial Vessel · MISLE 751238 · 15 October 2019 · activity 6837085RANGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 925216 · 15 October 2019 · activity 6837085EVELYN DORIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 73421 · 14 July 2018 · activity 6483305WEEKS 88 Freight Barge · MISLE 806779 · 14 July 2018 · activity 6483305FLEXI-FLOAT BARGE Freight Barge · MISLE 336333 · 22 May 2010 · activity 3746340MAVERICK Towing Vessel · MISLE 94213 · 17 December 2009 · activity 3654889M126 Tank Barge · MISLE 41428 · 5 December 2006 · activity 2835501BARGE 21 Tank Barge · MISLE 43123 · 22 June 2006 · activity 2696488HOSS Towing Vessel · MISLE 81493 · 22 June 2006 · activity 2696488Inspection history · 31
8 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8292189
13 June 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8151928
4 April 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7424320
4 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7424398
25 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7385320
14 March 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7155850
13 March 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7155901
3 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6935171
11 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6912234
23 January 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6894410
15 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6837085
30 January 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6617377
14 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6483305
5 April 2017
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6144630
23 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5839683
28 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4790144
23 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4787949
20 June 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4625831
22 May 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3746340
15 March 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3701362
17 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3654889
10 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3378257
15 May 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3240779
6 June 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2953345
6 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2903179
23 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2894966
5 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2835501
29 September 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2789946
11 August 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2744203
22 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2696488
19 December 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2553929
Deficiency record · 9
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 June 2025
Resolved
a) The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times.(b) Non-conformities and deficiencies must be corrected in a timely manner. Port MDE did not start at time of inspection. Vessel restricted from towing operations until COI inspection completed. (46 CFR 137.120)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 June 2025
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. Vessel restricted prior to movement until engine is operational. (46 CFR 143.205(a))
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 June 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel may not be operated without having on board a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard. Vessel's COI expired on 13APR25; Vessel restricted from towing operations until rectified.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 14 March 2021
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be maintained to provide for the safe operation of the towing vessel and safety for the persons on board. Vessel had excessive water and oil in the bilge. Pump out water and oil to a shore side facility to the satisfaction of the attending surveyor.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 March 2021
Resolved
Propulsion Machinery must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Port and starboard shaft packing was leaking heavily. Tighten shaft packing to the satisfaction of the attending surveyor.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 January 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Both generator windings are oil soaked and pose a fire / electrical hazard. Repair to the satisfaction of the TPO.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 23 January 2020
Resolved
Machinery must be maintained to provide safe operation and safety of persons onboard under emergency conditions. The fixed fire pump seal is leaking. Repair to the satisfaction of the TPO.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 January 2020
Resolved
Electrical components that pose and electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Exposed wiring in the overhead of the engine room IVO the steering pumps. Remove of place in an enclosure to the satisfaction of the TPO.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 January 2020
Resolved
Extension cords must not be used as a permanent connection to a source of electrical power. Extension cord used as permanent wiring for the fresh water and shaft bilge pocket pumps as well as electrical receptacles. Re-wire to the satisfaction of the TPO.
Casualty record · 13
22 June 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2696488
5 December 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2835501
17 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at GILMERTON HIGHWAY BRIDGE · activity 3654889
22 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at GILMERTON HIGHWAY BRIDGE · activity 3746340
23 January 2014Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 4787949
23 March 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5839683
14 July 2018Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6483305
30 January 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6617377
15 October 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6837085
11 February 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6912234
3 April 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6935171
13 March 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7155901
4 April 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7424320
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
MERRIMACK (2006–2019). 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.