Inspection history · 15
14 May 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8135804
21 August 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7980196
7 August 2023
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7762194
20 July 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7748576
6 June 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7514528
25 March 2022
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7420239
12 June 2021
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7223623
8 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7170989
2 June 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6966633
26 February 2020
DAPI Audit · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6916178
1 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6083305
19 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4821947
20 August 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4417391
21 May 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4318689
24 April 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4293914
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Each wire and cable run must be installed in a manner to prevent contact with personnel, mechanical hazards, and leaking fluids. Wire and cable runs must not be installed in bilges, across a normal walking path. MI observed numerous dead end wires, wires in walking path of crewmembers, and wires in bilges throughout engine room.
46 CFR 143.575(a)(3)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: submitted objective photographic evidence
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: (a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. MI observed accumulation of oil in engine room bilge.
46 CFR 142.220
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: submitted objective photographic evidence
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must: Be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150; and Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel, MI observed various Life Buoys on Vessel to have failing SOLAS tape and worn lettering.
46 CFR 141.360(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: submitted objective photographic evidence
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. MI found no low hydraulic oil alarm on bridge.
46 CFR 143.230(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: submitted objective photographic evidence
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. MI observed numerous wing nuts utilized on battery connections.
46 CFR 143.400(e)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: submitted objective photographic evidence
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. MI observed excessive corrosion on STBD main engine battery connections.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: submitted objective photographic evidence
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Vessel was not able to provide logs of essential system testing to include alarm set points for main engine low oil pressure and main engine high jacket water temp.
46 CFR 143.245(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
143.275 There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. Vessel did not have installed or portable bilge pump onboard vessel. Crew placed portable pump on board.
46 CFR 143.275
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Vessels crew placed portable pump onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 August 2024
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. Marine Inspector found flexible hydraulic hose for steering ram on fan-tail chaffed through.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 August 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence photos.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
Received report that the vessel was experiencing a vibration. The starboard propeller was loose and the water lubricated bearing is worn. Provide repair proposal and make repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard. Vessel operations are prohibited until cleared by Coast Guard personnel.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 August 2023
Resolved 26 October 2023
Resolution: Repairs complete.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Lifelines on ring-buoys were not serviceable. Replace lifelines.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 28 July 2023
Resolution: Lifeline replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Not approved type.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 August 2023
Resolution: Purchased approved type flares.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 6 June 2022
Resolved
Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station, high level bilge alarm was not audible at the operating station. Provide objective evidence showing alarm is both audible and visual.
46 CFR 143.230
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 June 2022
Resolution: Rcvd video to clear 835
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 June 2021
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation and be suitable for route and service. Vessel reported loss of propulsion due to line in prop.
46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)(2)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 June 2021
Resolution: See Diver Report
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must comply with the requirements of Part 4 of this chapter for reporting marine casualties. Company/Vessel has not been reporting casualties.
46 CFR 140.900
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 April 2021
Resolution: Cleared on spot company made aware
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, inclduing main engines must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Port Main engine is not operating as intended.
46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: see tech report in docs
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Means must be provided for closing in case of fire each doorway, ventilator, and annual space around funnels and other openings into machinery spaces. No means to cover opening into machinery space.
46 CFR 144.605
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2021
Resolution: Fabricated cover
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Paint lockers required a dedicated 40-B:C portable fire extinguisher in addition to basic vessel requirements. No 40-B:C extinguisher was present. Provide a 40-B:C extinguisher or remove paint locker from vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Paint locker was removed from vessel. Confirmed via virtual deficiency check.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Piping, valves, and manifold are required to be label for crew use. Fixed bilge manifold was not labeled. Label bilge manifold or provide acceptable portable bilge pump.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Bilge manifold was secured and tagged out of service. Portable bilge pump on board.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Emergency fuel shutoff valves for propulsion machinery are required to be as close as possible to fuel supply tank. Shutoff valve was located on machinery end of fuel supply. Relocate valve to appropriate location while maintaining remote actuation requirements.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Emergency fuel shut off valves were relocated to as close as possible to fuel supply tanks. Confirmed via virtual deficiency check.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Twist on wire connectors are not authorized for wire splicing. Three wires in ladder well over head leading from galley and engine room overhead were found with twist on wire connectors on wire splices. Remove twist on connectors and install approved environmentally sealed splices.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: All twist on wire connectors were removed and approved junction boxes were installed. Confirmed via virtual deficiency check.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Two life ring buoys are required to have a float light attached to the body of the life ring buoy with a corrosion resistant clip on a 3 to 6 foot lanyard of a dark color which is resistant to UV light damage. Vessel had no float lights attached as per these requirements. Attach float lights to at least two life ring buoys.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: 2 float lights were installed on life ring bouys with appropriate lanyard and corrosion resistant clip. Confirmed via virtual deficiency check.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
All electrical connections are required to be adequately protected from oil and other debris. Battery supplies in the engine room were found saturated with oil and dirt. Provide suitable non-conductive case or cover.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Batteries were cleaned and covered in accordance with applicable regulations. Confirmed via virtual deficiency check.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Moving machinery or other equipment are required to be guarded to protect personnel. Existing installed guard does not fully cover belt assembly on newly installed starboard generator. Install adequate guard that provides full coverage.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Extended guard cover was installed over starboard generator belt pulley assembly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Vessels with fixed ballast systems are required to maintain a Ballast Safety Management Plan (BSMP) in accordance with 33 CFR 151. Provide a valid BSMP or a signed statement from vessel masters and owning company stating that the ballast system will not be utilized.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Ballast system was secured and a sign statement from the vessel representative was recieved stating the ballast system has never been and will never be utulized.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Towing vessels are required to log lifesaving equipment inspections in the TVR or official logbook. Lifesaving equipment inspections were not being logged and owner/operator had no dedicated checklist for inspections. Create checklist for all on-board lifesaving equipment and maintain these records for a minimum of 1 year.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Adequete logbook was created and will be kept on board the vessel as all times with copies forwarded to the office.