DOROTHY LEE

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

Built: 1969
Last inspected: 18 September 2025
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 39
Deficiencies: 16 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 44 other vessels

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 September 2025

Recorded inspections39

…physical examinations12

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded25

Deficiencies 16 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution

…past their stated due date1

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 25 calendar years (1988–2025)

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

519237

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WDB7116

99816

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-99816

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)75.2 ft × 26.0 ft × 8.4 ft

Registered tonnagegross 185 / net 126

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderLEMAY BARGE & SUPPLY COMP · GREENVILLE MS, UNITED STATES · built 1969

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 2 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it185 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
126 - 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.

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Behind this panel: 39 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 16 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each, 1 without one; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; 44 other vessels inspected with it; no other recorded names; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port and endorsements. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 44

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.

Inspection history · 39

18 September 2025 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8236627

16 September 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8003632

10 September 2024 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8000286

16 November 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7798630

14 October 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7811126

14 October 2023 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7813693

2 December 2022 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7603379

14 September 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7558867

15 March 2022 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7412764

27 October 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7340953

18 September 2020 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7053499

21 May 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6431514

5 November 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5018308

26 September 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5018255

15 October 2010 Administration · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3874247

28 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3492112

29 November 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3372907

16 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3253757

11 July 2006 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2710190

12 April 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2947545

13 July 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2425666

8 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1980538

8 February 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 286970

7 February 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 274841

11 January 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 105596

23 November 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 424446

13 March 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 99009

21 March 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170536

16 May 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 752789

15 May 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 203043

21 November 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 493348

12 May 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 14555

15 September 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1145962

20 July 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 149268

30 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 658889

9 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 358858

29 February 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 74953

8 October 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 658884

2 March 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 321753

Deficiency record · 16

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities

Issued 24 February 2026 No resolution recorded

Each device must— Be free of design defects such as rough or sharp edges that may cause bodily injuries or that would allow toxic substances to escape to the interior of the vessel. The vessel's MSD is inoperable and leaking. Repair to the satisfaction of the CG.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 10 September 2024 Resolved

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Port generator reported overheating. Repair or replace affected components and conduct a satisfactory test of the generator in the presence of an attending Marine Inspector prior to conducting commercial operations.. 46CFR143.205(c)(1)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 September 2024
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operation of the genset under load. Verified the water pump, and assocoated pulley and belt were replaced as original. All sat.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 14 October 2023 Resolved

Propulsion machinery, including shafting, must be suitable for route and service. It was reported that the vessel's port shaft has broken forward of the propeller. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the vessel's TPO prior to returning to commercial service.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 October 2023
Resolution: The shaft was replaced. Power trials were observed. SAT.

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

Issued 14 September 2022 Resolved

A remote fuel shut off valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine. The port and starboard emergency fuel shut off valves are inoperable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 September 2022
Resolution: Recieved video from operator showing that the emergency fuel shut off valves have been repaired.

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

Issued 14 September 2022 Resolved

In the engine room, the general alarm must have a sign that reads: "Attention General Alarm: When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station." The general alarm in the engine room does not have a warning sign.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2022
Resolved 26 September 2022
Resolution: Received pictures of new general alarm sign installed in engine room.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 15 March 2022 Resolved

An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that: (b) The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by the OCMI. The bow of the vessel was impacted by a barge requiring approximately two 4' by 2' sections of hull plating and deck platting to be cropped and renewed. The chord supporting the hull in the forward hold was crushed beyond 25% and a section of it was corroded through. Replace the damage steel plate and chord supporting the bow hull plating to the satisfaction of the OCMI.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 March 2022
Resolved 23 March 2022
Resolution: Completed witness of NDT, all sat.

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

Issued 27 October 2021 Resolved

Bilge alarm is only audible at the ops station. There is no visual alarm.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 November 2021
Resolved 2 December 2021
Resolution: MI verified audible and visual alarm is installed and operating properly at the ops station

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 27 October 2021 Resolved

There is no heat detection system in the galley. 46 CFR 142.220(c). There is only a smoke alarm.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 November 2021
Resolved 22 November 2021
Resolution: Installed heat detection.

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

Issued 27 October 2021 Resolved

There is no alarm at the ops station for the low level hydraulic oil for steering system.

Documentation

Issued 9 June 1993 Resolved

RADIO LOG NOT MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED BY 47 CFR 60.405 AND 409(e)(f).

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 July 1993
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past

Unknown

Issued 9 June 1993 Resolved

VESSEL NAME NOT MARKED ON PORT AND STARBOARD SIDES FORWARD AS REQUIRED BY 46 C.F.R. 67.15-3.

Documentation

Issued 9 June 1993 Resolved

VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD.

Unknown

Issued 9 June 1993 Resolved

VESSEL'S WORKBOAT DID NOT HAVE STATE REGISTRATION NUMBERS OR A VALID STATE REGISTRATION AS REQUIRED BY 33 CFR 173.15.

Navigation

Issued 9 June 1993 Resolved

MASTHEAD AND ANCHOR LIGHT INOPERABLE. PORT SIDE LENS BROKEN AND WHITE LIGHT LEAKING OUT OF RUSTED LIGHT BOX.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 July 1993
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past

Documentation

Issued 9 June 1993 Resolved

NO POLLUTION PLACARD IN MACHINERY SPACE AS REQUIRED BY 33 CFR 155.450.

Documentation

Issued 9 June 1993 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Ownership record

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