MARY B

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW)

MARY B is a 1968 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 1991, most recently in August 2025, along with 20 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2020.

Records from 1991 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 August 2025.

Built: 1968
Last inspected: 18 August 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 27
Deficiencies: 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2009–2020
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

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 18 August 2025

Recorded inspections27

…physical examinations17

…with no type recorded10

Deficiencies 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 15 calendar years (1991–2025)

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

516063

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WDD9748

97731

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-97731

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.4 ft × 21.3 ft × 8.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 80 / net 54

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderNICHOLS BOAT WORKS CO · HOOD RIVER OR, UNITED STATES · built 1968

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPORTLAND, OR

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 4 December 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 it80 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
54 - 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 1

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.

ST 42 Freight Barge · MISLE 179020 · 14 January 1994 · activity 171325

Inspection history · 27

18 August 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8210638

13 August 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7980626

10 August 2023 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7765909

4 August 2023 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7760014

16 March 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7655852

27 September 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7567490

30 August 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7547385

30 July 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7272844

2 June 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7213706

2 May 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6956659

7 February 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6921123

16 May 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6685603

13 May 2019 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6683466

25 September 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Navigation Center · Activity 6548107

1 September 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6538878

25 July 2018 Initial Certification · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6490718

20 April 2018 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6400026

11 March 2011 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3963577

18 January 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3401723

31 August 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 139218

2 February 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 35761

31 August 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 173231

31 August 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 222054

16 February 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 59285

14 January 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 171325

24 May 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 33738

21 December 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 34949

Deficiency record · 20

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm

Issued 18 August 2025 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. the following must be provided: main engine low lubricating oil pressure; main engine high cooling water temperature. During the vessel's Annual COI Inspection, the operator was unable to provide proof to a Marine Inspector that the engines set-points were tested. Provide proof to a Marine Inspector through a tech-report that the set-points function as intended.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 September 2025
Resolved 28 August 2025
Resolution: Recieved tech report for set point testing

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 18 August 2025 Resolved

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Wiring enclosure for general alarm light in engine room and generator room were found missing multiple plugs into the enclosure. Vessel is to provide proof of proper plugs installed to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 September 2025
Resolved 28 August 2025
Resolution: Recveived photos of added plugs where they were missing

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 18 August 2025 Resolved

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency light in galley found to be inoperable. Vessel is to make appropriate repairs to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 September 2025
Resolved 28 August 2025
Resolution: Recieved photo of newly installed emergency light

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 13 August 2024 Resolved

Propulsion machinery, inlcuding main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must: be maintained to ensure proper operation. Marine Inspector observed the port outboard engine improperly operating with a high cooling water temperature alarm. Troubleshoot and rectify alarm on port outboard engine.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 August 2024
Resolved 23 August 2024
Resolution: - Remove and replace coolant temp sensor. Clear all codes in ECM memory and run engine to verify repair. Got engine to operation temp (180F). OK test passed. Alarm did not sound. Report in vessel documents.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 13 August 2024 Resolved

Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: all bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials annd liquids insofar as practible. Marine Inspector observed an excessive amount of oil accumulation in the forward and midship engine room bilge. Reduce amount of oily bilge to the satisfaction of the inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 August 2024
Resolved 23 August 2024
Resolution: Scheduled bilge pumped for Aug 20 2024. Bilge was pumpied and sprayed with hot water to help clean out the bilge.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 4 August 2023 Resolved

01 emergency light extinguished.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 August 2023
Resolved 4 August 2023
Resolution: Defiency was corrected.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 4 August 2023 Resolved

Oil leak on port inboard engine reduction gear.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 August 2023
Resolved 10 August 2023
Resolution: Recieved photographic evidence of repair.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 4 August 2023 Resolved

Navigational rules & regulation hand book outdated. Vessel representative provided proof of purchase once defiency was identitfied.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 August 2023
Resolved 4 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel representative provided proof of purchase for updated navigation rules & regulations handbook during inspection.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 30 August 2022 Resolved

The hoses on the semi portable extinguisher were deteriorated and need to be replaced.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 8 September 2022
Resolution: Hoses were replaced IAW mfg. Rcvd photos of new hoses installed. All sat.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine

Issued 30 August 2022 Resolved

The stbd generator has an exhaust leak and the lagging is heavily coated in exhaust soot. Fix exhaust leak and replace lagging as needed.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 September 2022
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: rcvd photos of newly installed exhaust manifold collector. Engine was test run, no leaks. All sat.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 30 August 2022 Resolved

The panel in the masters cabin has an uncovered opening. Cover opening as per manufacturers instructions.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 September 2022
Resolved 7 September 2022
Resolution: Rcvd photo of panel with proper blank cover so no openings exist. All sat

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)

Issued 2 June 2021 Resolved

The charts or maps must be either— (A) Current editions or currently corrected editions, if the vessel engages in towing exclusively on navigable waters of the U.S., including Western Rivers. Vessel's bridge computer used as secondary electronic charting system did not have charting program installed. Additionally, crew was unable to demonstrate chart updates on the primary Furuno electronic charting system. Install charting program on computer to fulfill backup requirement and ensure both charting systems have current or currently corrected charts. Provide evidence to the local OCMI.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 June 2021
Resolved 30 July 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed new electrnoic chart system with capability of updates.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers

Issued 2 June 2021 Resolved

Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Vessel does not have means to close ventilation serving the machinery space. Install closing device on engine room ventilation and provide evidence to the OCMI.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 July 2021
Resolved 10 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed closing devices on engine room ventilation and provided photographic evidence.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 2 June 2021 Resolved

Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Vessel is missing insulation/guard on port side engine exhaust piping leading up to bridge. Install adequate insulation or guard to protect personnel from burns.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 July 2021
Resolved 10 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed lagging on exhaust pipes leading up to the wheelhouse and provided photographic evidence.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 2 June 2021 Resolved

AIS must be maintained in effective operating condition, which includes— The accurate input and upkeep of all AIS data fields and system updates. Vessel's AIS inputs are not current and contain errors. Update data and notify local OCMI when complete.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 July 2021
Resolved 4 June 2021
Resolution: Verified AIS inputs have been corrected on NAVCEN website.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm

Issued 13 May 2019 Resolved

Fire detection alarm panel indicated power supply failure. Fire Boy technician stated backup batteries needed to be replaced. Tested alarm panel, verified audible and visual alarms were still functional. 8103, 16c

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 16 May 2019
Resolution: Received receipts for 2 new replacement batteries for the fireboy system.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 13 May 2019 Resolved

Two portable fire extinguishers located in the engine room were found with broken discharge horns. 7124, 16c

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 16 May 2019
Resolution: Received receipts for 2 new fire extinguisher horns.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Vsl is broadcasting: No dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0).

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 October 2018
Resolved 22 October 2018
Resolution: AIS discrepancy corrected, AIS broadcasting all pertinent information.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)

Issued 1 August 2018 Resolved

JD01-Provide required backup or secondary power source for bridge navigation radar.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 August 2018
Resolved 7 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel owner connected the vessel's backup battery in the wheelhouse to the radar.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 1 August 2018 Resolved

JD02- Prove required testing of required alarm setpoints for main and auxilary machinery.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 September 2018
Resolved 13 May 2019
Resolution: Verified low lube oil pressure and high cooling water temp. alarms were installed and tested during annual inspection.

Casualty record · 2

18 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3401723

7 February 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6921123

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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.