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DOUGLAS
DOUGLAS is a 1968 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 1992, most recently in May 2026, along with 19 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2025.
Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 May 2026.
- Built
- 1968
- Last inspected
- 4 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2005–2025
Identity
517137
WY5172
98445
Flag
UNITED STATES
366799090, 368406150
Maury page id
psix-98445
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded15
Years with a record
18 calendar years (1992–2026)
The 30 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)52.9 ft × 20.0 ft × 7.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 73 / net 50
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGLENDALE BOAT WORKS INC · HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1968
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portMARRERO, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 November 2025 · expires 30 November 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 it73 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
50 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
50 - 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.
Radio station licence
WDQ2259MMSI 368406150 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 February 2025, expires 26 February 2035
WDA3502MMSI 366799090 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 November 2020, expires 31 January 2031
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 · 12
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.
BELLA Towing Vessel · MISLE 139572 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491HEIDI CLAIRE Towing Vessel · MISLE 193628 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491MISS BETH Towing Vessel · MISLE 202206 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491M 1303 Freight Barge · MISLE 450688 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491M 7001 Freight Barge · MISLE 1348304 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491L-1087 Freight Barge · MISLE 662454 · 16 December 2005 · activity 2563607OCC 104 Tank Barge · MISLE 45466 · 24 July 1995 · activity 162020LO-250 Tank Barge · MISLE 45994 · 22 January 1995 · activity 186518KIRBY 10317 Tank Barge · MISLE 50500 · 20 July 1992 · activity 166748KIRBY 10042 Tank Barge · MISLE 51417 · 20 July 1992 · activity 166748NL 173 Freight Barge · MISLE 189929 · 20 July 1992 · activity 166748RG-1 Freight Barge · MISLE 274614 · 20 July 1992 · activity 166748Inspection history · 30
4 May 2026
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8361460
14 January 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8296347
10 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8157491
5 November 2024
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8029856
30 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8027435
18 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8021095
1 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7818933
3 March 2020
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6919629
6 December 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6645137
26 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6553152
25 April 2018
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6402724
14 January 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6343759
22 September 2017
Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6276111
22 September 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6277310
19 September 2017
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6270043
5 September 2017
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6260509
9 May 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6142668
23 May 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5885529
19 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4439111
1 February 2011
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3937007
11 February 2010
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3697185
16 December 2009
Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3652544
20 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3494235
16 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2563607
18 December 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 105866
7 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 675288
27 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66804
24 July 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 162020
22 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 186518
20 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 166748
Deficiency record · 19
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 21 May 2026
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must ensure…the system draws power from two sources. Marine Inspector found secondary power source for the fire detection panel in pilot house inoperable. Repair fire detection panel and send report of satisfactory operation to Coast Guard prior to movement. 46 CFR 142.330(a)(5) 60c Prior to movement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 21 May 2026
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM. Tachometer on Port MDE found inoperable. Send report attesting to repair and satisfactory operation of tachometer to Coast Guard. 46 CFR 143.130(c)(1) 16c Rectify within 14 days.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 May 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have...a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles. Fire main assembly was found to be leaking at filter. Provide evidence of satisfactory repair to the Coast Guard. 46 CFR 142.325 16c Rectify within 14 days.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 May 2026
Resolved
The hose must be...fitted with a nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of providing a solid stream and a spray pattern. Fire hose nozzles were not capable of providing a solid stream spray pattern. Provide evidence to Coast Guard of fire hoze nozzle replacement and capability of creating both solid stream and spray patterns. 46 CFR 142.325(d) 16c Rectify within 14 days.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
Engine room bilges filled with water and oil. Pump bilges prior to operations.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
All other drills are overdue. Complete drills to satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
Valve for throttles in bridge leaking air. Replace valve to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid. MI observed fuel leak on PORT MDE. Repair leak within 48 hours to the satisfaction of the MI. 46CFR143.220(a), 705c
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
Repairs and minor alterations to existing towing vessels must be made in accordance with this part. New installations that are not replacements in kind must comply with the requirements of subpart C of this part. MI observed unauthorized fuel line fittings on generator return fuel line. Replace with authorize fuel line fittings. 46CFR143.205(d), 16c
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM. MI observed faulty RPM gauge on PORT generator. 46CFR143.230(c)(3), 50c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. MI observed fire extinguisher attached to paint locker. Remove fire extinguisher from paint locker and relocate in the vicinity to the satisfaction of the MI. 46CFR142.225(d), 16c
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. MI observed battery charger plugged in and unsupported. Secure plug to the satisfaction of the MI. 46CFR143.400(e), 16c
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either: (1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or (2) Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. MI observed no emergency lighting in crew accommodations. Install emergency lighting to the satisfaction of the MI. 46CFR143.410(b), 16c
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. MI observed illegible labeling inside electrical panel. Relabel circuits to the satisfaction of the MI. 46CFR143.400(d), 16c
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
The marine employer shall ensure that all individuals engaged or employed on board a vessel are fully indoctrinated in the requirements of this subpart, and that appropriate vessel personnel are trained as necessary in the practical applications of these requirements. Marine Inspector observed that vessel was unable to produce the updated Drug and Alcohol custodian letter that reflects current crew. The Marine Inspector observed that the vessel was unable to produce that personnel are trained as necessary in the application of this subpart. 46CFR4.06-1(e), 50c
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
Safety orientations and other crew training must be documented in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
Marine Inspector observed that the crew was unable to provide crew safety orientation documentation. 45CFR140.410, 16c
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
Individuals, who are not crewmembers, on board a towing vessel must receive a safety orientation prior to getting underway or as soon as practicable thereafter, to include: Marine Inspectors observed that crew failed to give a safety orientation to individuals that are not crew members while on board the vessel. 46CFR140.415, 10c
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crew members are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering persons from the water, responding to on board fires and flooding, or responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment. The vessel must provide all required emergency drills and instructions recorded to the Marine Inspectors. 46CFR140.420, 16c
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: Is capable of notifying persons in any accommodation, work space, and the engine room.
Marine Inspector observed that the vessel general alarm could not be heard in the pilot house. 46CFR143.235(b), 50c
Casualty record · 5
16 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2563607
20 December 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3494235
19 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4439111
23 May 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 5885529
10 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8157491
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.
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.