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RONNIE JO

Towing Vessel · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

RONNIE JO is a 2007 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 8 inspections since 2012, most recently in May 2026, along with 15 deficiencies.

Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2026.

Built
2007
Last inspected
5 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
8
Deficiencies
15 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 5 May 2026
Recorded inspections8
…physical examinations4
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 7 calendar years (2012–2026)
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

US Official No.
1213357
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDM4975
MISLE id
960752
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-960752

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.0 ft × 18.0 ft × 3.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 25 / net 20
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSUSAN VIZIER INC · LAROSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2007
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 11 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it25 - Simplified, Gross Ton
20 - Simplified, 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
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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.

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Inspection history · 8

5 May 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8367507
19 July 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7746830
11 July 2022 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7503513
1 April 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7422686
15 August 2019 Initial Certification · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6787959
5 January 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5792646
31 July 2013 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4670459
15 January 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4225257

Deficiency record · 15

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 19 July 2023 Resolved
Drill must, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there was an actual emergency. During the fire drill and Man Over Board drill, the master explained what he would do; however, required to be prompted constantly for the next item. Crew also did not dawn life-jackets during MOB and leaned over to simulate retrieving the MOB.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 July 2023
Resolution: Crew conducted Fire Drill (Generator) and MOB to the satisfaction of the MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 19 July 2023 Resolved
Survival crafts shall be readily accessible and stowed IAW with 199.130. Life float was not properly installed with a painter and weak link. One paddle for one life-float was placed through the rail that would not allow the survival craft to properly float free.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 July 2023
Resolution: Lifefloat is properly equipped, stowed, marked, and ready for immediate use.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 July 2023 Resolved
Vessel must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board. Vessel test strips expired on 30APR2023.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel had vaild alcohol test strips for crew.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 19 July 2023 Resolved
Each ship subject to the Bridge to Bridge Act (including towing vessels of 26ft or greater) must have on board a radio operator who hold a restricted radiotelephone operator permit or higher class license. 33CFR26.03 & 47CFR80.163.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2023
Resolved 20 July 2023
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
The safety of the towing vessel is the responsibility of the master and includes complaince with the applicable provisions of subparts D & E. Familiarize crew with applicable subparts and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Subchapter M.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 February 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel implemented electronic record keeping system other than TVR.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
Fuel lines attached from the fuel pump on the port main engine were cracked. Replace fuel lines and ensure compliance with 46CFR143.265.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 February 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Fuel lines were replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
Vessels high temp alarm for the generator continued to sound during inspection. Repair or replace faulty component and ensure proper operation to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector or provide tech report.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 February 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Crew serviced component
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial first aid cabinet or kit. Onboard first aid kit has expired medicines. Replace first aid kit or expired medicines.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 February 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased industrial first aid kit but placed inside of a vehicle first aid kit. Instructed crew to get list of supplies from industrial first aid kit and place inside of the vehicle first aid kit.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
Vessel is to comply with structural standards by a recognized class society or [name withheld] rep observed two angle irons forward of the engine room were cracked and wasted beyond repair. Crop and renew cracked angle irons.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 February 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel cropped and renewed cracked / wasted angle irons.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
Vessel has excess fuel piping leading to unused wing tanks. Remove or cap excess fuel piping.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 March 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel removed and capped excess fuel line piping.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
The Master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be water / weathertight function properly. Add tools to watertight doors so the crew can properly close / open.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 March 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased hand tool for closure of doors.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Other (MARPOL Annex IV)
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
MSD is to be free of defects that may cause bodily injury or that would allow toxic susbstances to escape to the interior of the vessel. Vessels MSD piping is corroded and needs replacement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 March 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel replaced faulty piping.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
Vessel is to have installed RPM gauges for the main engine and generator at the machinery location. Vessel does not have installed gauges. Install required gauges.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 March 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated use of RPM gun for both main and generator engines.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 February 2020 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel has excess electrical plug in the engine room. Remove excess plug.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 March 2020
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel removed excess electrical plug.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 August 2019 Resolved
Vessel is not in compliance with Subchapter M.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 September 2019
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel satisfactorily completed COI Inspection.

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.