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SIRIUS
SIRIUS is a 1968 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 1993, most recently in October 2025, along with 32 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2024.
Records from 1993 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 10 October 2025.
- Built
- 1968
- Last inspected
- 10 October 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2003–2024
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
10 October 2025
…with no type recorded9
Deficiencies
32 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
15 calendar years (1993–2025)
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
516500
WDM8810
98009
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-98009
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)55.6 ft × 20.0 ft × 6.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 64 / net 43
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderAUTRY DUFRENE · LAROSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1968
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portTISBURY, MA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 16 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 it64 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
43 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
43 - 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 3
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.
ALCAID 400 Freight Barge · MISLE 328696 · 26 November 2018 · activity 6745853HYDRA 1200 Freight Barge · MISLE 484727 · 26 November 2018 · activity 6745853H 228 Tank Barge · MISLE 436996 · 18 June 1997 · activity 108516Inspection history · 25
10 October 2025
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8250527
26 September 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8241881
6 December 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8036386
31 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8027564
19 August 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7984717
4 March 2024
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7873984
18 February 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7886412
25 July 2023
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7754778
5 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7681837
5 May 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7709549
5 October 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7571889
18 April 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7397257
11 May 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7180150
20 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6689499
26 November 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6745853
24 August 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Navigation Center · Activity 6521661
11 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6042514
13 February 2012
DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4243721
20 January 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2278445
8 December 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2259686
4 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1874125
18 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 108516
6 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 666091
5 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 666092
15 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 47873
Deficiency record · 32
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 October 2025
Resolved
Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency condition. Engines are inoperable due to poor quality fuel supply as required by 46 CFR 143.255 "A continuous supply of clean fuel must be provided to main propulsion engines and generators."
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
A current magnetic compass deviation table or graph or compass comparison record for the steering compass, in the wheelhouse. The current deviation card allows for a 0 degree deviation. the magnetic compass displayed a heading of 281 while the gyro compass and GPS displayed a heading of 270 degrees. This does not meet the 0 degree deviation. Determine the cause of the reason for the discrepancy in deviation and take corrective action.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 March 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation. Port MDE #4 left bank cylinder damaged by valve failure. Repair to satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector, prior to departure. (vessel authorized one-time transit to shipyard within NB Hurricane Barrier on single screw in fair weather)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 May 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Line caught on port prop/shaft. Port engine inoperable. Make repairs to the satisfaction of attending Marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 June 2022
Resolved
All intalled bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction. No check/foot valves installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
The portable fire pump must be self-priming and power-driven. Portable fire pump on board is not self-priming.
Extended 90 days to install sea chest on fixed firepump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practical. Fuel tank sight glass in engine room should be fitted with self closing valves on each entrance into the tank.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practical. Engine room has excessive oil accumulation in bilge. Remove for inspection and testing of high level alarm.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Pressure vessels must be equipped with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. Prove operation and rated relieving capacity for safety relief valve on pressure vessel in engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each liferaft must be arranged for float-free launching. The arrangement must ensure the liferaft when released
or inflated are not dragged under by a sinking vessel.
Prove breaking strength for weak link attached to the
vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
The design of the fire detection system and its installation on the towing vessel is to be certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer with experience in the fire-detection system design. Prove Professional Engineer has inspected and certified fire detection system on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Fire detection systems must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Prove fire detection system was inspected or tested in the last 12 months.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Health protection, medical care?)
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs for crew members who occupy a position, or perform duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's COI. Provide evidence of crew member enrollment in a random drug testing program.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Health protection, medical care?)
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a Coast Pilot or similar
publication. Prove Coast Pilot or like publication.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › On board programme for the prevention of occupational injuries and deaseases
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner must implement a health and safety plan. The plan must document compliance with subpart E to include record keeping procedures. Create and implement health and safety plan.
Conduct and document training to crew.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
The officer in charge of the navigational watch must conduct a navigational assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway every time. The navigational assessemnt must incorporate the requirements of pilothouse resource management of 46 CFR 140.640, assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands. At a minimum it must consider the reuirments lsied in 46 CFR 140.635(a)(1-13) Conduct and log a navigational assessment per requirements.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. Prove function and operation of alarms at operating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to operate the primary and auxiliary systems for which they are responsible for. Demonstrate and acquire bilge suction from the engine room compartment.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire. Windings on both generators found oil soaked.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each cable or wiring connections, if twist on, must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. Address multiple twist on wire connections in areas discussed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel on a coast wise route must have at least 1,500 feet of auxiliary line for its line throwing appliance. Vessel did not have 1,500 feet of auxiliary line.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigational lights, shapes, and sound signals. Navigation lights and to include towing lights are not operational. Vessel is subject to daytime only operations until it can demonstrate the operation of its navigation lights.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Marine radar must meet RTCM standard. Provide evidence
marine radar meets standard in adjacent regulation.
Extended 90 days.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator of an existing vessel not operating under a stability document must be able to show the vessels operation or a history of satisfactory service in the route the vessel intends to operate. Stability letter produced by owner indicates satisfactory service in a coast wise route however, owner needs to provide evidence of satisfactory service. Provide log book entries that prove satisfactory service.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriate-size immersion suit, approved under approval series 160.171, for each person on board. Provide immersion suits for all persons on board the vessel. Vessel has (4) however, vessel needs to provide additional suits for personnel that are not crew.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Each towing vessel operating on oceans or coastwise routes must have a means to take blood pressure, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds. Vessel had expired contents, and lacked items required of a vessel on a coast wise route.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Port/starboard main engines have exposed rotating machinery.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation and suitable for route and service. Inboard mount for transmission for starboard main engine cracked.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Piping for flammable or combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or firefighting systems must be fitted with isolation valves that are clearly marked by labeling or color coding that enables the crew to identify its function. No label or color coding to identify isolation valves or systems.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 16 August 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 24 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: Invalid IMO #.
Casualty record · 4
4 August 2003Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1874125
26 November 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6745853
5 May 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7709549
18 February 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7886412
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.