Inspection history · 61
19 August 2025
COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8213129
6 October 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8015592
25 June 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7942194
19 September 2023
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7797799
28 August 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7778421
27 August 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7778639
1 June 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7704699
2 August 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7522850
2 August 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7523916
30 June 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7491592
1 February 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7389589
30 September 2021
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7323656
30 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7522904
12 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7313872
24 June 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7234835
3 March 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7149603
5 February 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7136533
27 May 2020
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6961605
5 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4777930
13 March 2013
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4548472
3 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4103962
14 May 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4011166
14 May 2011
Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4011227
16 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3988821
15 August 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3885467
2 April 2010
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3708033
28 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2879839
27 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2879456
28 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2789223
23 March 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2606803
11 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2022825
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996221
11 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1690035
29 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1654230
25 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1622644
4 February 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1483720
24 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66611
14 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 189011
15 November 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2302
23 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 767967
2 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 209691
21 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 209896
21 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 756619
8 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769165
14 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 209690
15 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 83220
4 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169966
18 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 725651
10 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 73216
23 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115749
8 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 20091
16 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 758132
9 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 201129
28 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188055
23 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 44633
18 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 725646
17 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 49437
20 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6952
20 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 64349
12 March 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 322025
22 January 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 320974
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 19 August 2025
Resolved
Paint draft marks to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 2 October 2025
Resolved 2 October 2025
Resolution: Draft Marks painted white.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 25 June 2024
Resolved
During inspection of steering gear the MI observed the port and starboard rudders have excessive play. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of th towing vessel and the safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Conduct maintenance and repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2024
Resolved 6 October 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence from C&B Safety and compliance department, scanned into documents
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 28 August 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. VSL has hull damage to STBD area just aft of bow resulting in ingress of water and subsequent flooding of storage area. VSL required to proceed to a shipyard in Hebron, KY as per approved transit plan emailed 27AUG2023 for troubleshooting and repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard. Contact Sector Ohio Valley Duty Marine Inspector at [phone withheld] when repairs are completed and before placing the vessel back into service.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 November 2023
Resolution: MI Conducted final weld inspection see activity 7797799 for details
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 August 2022
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions.
The vessel reported an issue with the starboard main diesel engine.
Prove proper operation of the propulsion machinery prior to movement.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 2 August 2022
Resolved 3 August 2022
Resolution: Repairs completed to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 June 2022
Resolved
Switchboard panel does not have an interlock for generators. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operations of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. Provide interlock on switchboard panel for generators that prevent both generators of being brought online at the same time to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 July 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Interlock installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 June 2022
Resolved
Flammable cabinet was not secured to bulkhead or deck and could easily tipped over. If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move. Secure flammable cabinet to the vessel so it does not move to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 July 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Flammable cabinet secured.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 June 2022
Resolved
The alarm in the pilot house for the pilot house alerter
system did not alarm during the operational test. Vessel
that are over 65 feet in length and have alternating
watches shall have a pilot house alerter system. Make
repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard
marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 August 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed satisfcatory operation of new pilot house alerter system
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 30 September 2021
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation. Vessels STBD steering ram failed. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 September 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 24 June 2021
Resolved
Fixed fire extignusher was expired.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 29 July 2021
Resolution: Equipment was outdated and could not be serviced. Owner removed fixed fire system for galley stove.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 24 June 2021
Resolved
Engine room doors on port and starboard side did not open and close properly and the door handle was broken. Closure devises must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations which may allow water to enter the vessel. Conduct repairs so that the port and starboard engine room doors with open and shut freely and the doors handles are repaired or replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2021
Resolved 29 July 2021
Resolution: New Port and Starboard doors were installed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel is fitted with day tank but does not have a low fuel level alarm. Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an essential system develops problems that require attention. The day tank must be fitted with a low fuel level alarm that must be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm at the operating station may be a summary alarm but the specific condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location. Provide day tank with low fuel level alarm as per 46 CFR 143.230(a)(7) to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 July 2020
Resolved 11 June 2020
Resolution: Received objective evidence the low level alarm on day tank tank was installed.