Records from 1991 to 2026. Most recent: casualty investigation, 26 June 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)133.0 ft × 34.5 ft × 13.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 196 / net 133
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)137.9 ft × 34.5 ft × 20.4 ft
ITC tonnagegross 574 / net 172
BuilderMCDERMOTT SHIPYARD, DIV OF J RAY MCDERMOTT & CO · MORGAN CITY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1968
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portHOUMA, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 16 October 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it574 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
196 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
172 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
133 - 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 · 33
4 March 2025
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8088580
18 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8081082
28 April 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7439824
28 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7387302
28 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7390013
6 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7376359
16 November 2021
TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7352740
25 October 2021
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7338889
21 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7336797
26 February 2021
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7146957
2 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5178233
12 April 2011
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3985347
6 January 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3922077
23 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3904558
20 August 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3833376
11 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3501203
3 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3445766
13 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 122116
2 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 42644
14 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89606
17 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 154969
6 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 78489
24 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156140
10 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 44913
29 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 104990
14 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66373
25 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 123006
9 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 187881
15 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 172301
13 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 34888
18 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70365
20 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 117775
21 December 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 72382
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 March 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment
and systems, must:
(2) Be suitable for route and service.
(d) Repairs and minor alterations to existing towing vessels must be made in accordance with this part.
Vessel reported the port MDE had a casualty and had to shut it down. Vessel is required to provide a TPO report of satisfactory repairs before its departure.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 March 2025
Resolved 6 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel sent in a report from class attesting to the repairs and satisfactory op test of the engine.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
Broken windows and frame/trim. Repair/Replace windows and trim/frame. Vessel may transit to shipyard for repairs.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: Attended Vessel and verified repairs
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
No vessel owned by the company has a valid COI. Vessel shall obtain a valid COI prior to operation or bring fleet into compliance with 46 CFR 136.202. All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period listed in 46 CFR 136.202
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 February 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: Issued COI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
Hand rails are damaged around the pilot house. Make repairs IAW 46 CFR 144.800. Vessel may transit to shipyard for repairs.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: Verified repairs
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 26 February 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of existing towing vessels must meet the compliance phase in requirements of 46 CFR 136.202. As of 20JULY2020 companies must have a valid COI for towing vessels within thier fleet. As of 26FEB2021 M.A.R.S. INC. towing vessel fleet has a valid COI for 15% of its vessels. The M.A.R.S. TITAN must obtain an valid COI within 30 days from 26FEB2021. The associated code of this deficiency will change automatically to 17 if the stated requirements are not met.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2021
Resolved 21 October 2021
Resolution: Cleared in accordance with CVC Policy 02-20.