Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 February 2026.
Inspection history · 39
6 February 2026
Appeal
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8317303
9 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8294055
2 December 2025
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8277864
11 March 2025
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8092691
7 February 2024
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7859440
17 May 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7689923
8 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7591585
2 November 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7900920
21 April 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7426898
13 April 2021
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7169979
21 January 2021
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7127907
8 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6937167
23 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6842315
30 April 2019
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6759882
4 May 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6406085
10 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6237901
9 May 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6229893
22 March 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6134783
26 April 2016
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5862313
27 April 2015
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5102321
27 March 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5752256
15 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5005841
4 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4998576
29 September 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4994810
23 September 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4990097
17 September 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4984886
25 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4991913
22 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5000215
19 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5000224
16 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5000274
7 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4995336
5 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4995317
4 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4995315
3 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4995309
5 May 2014
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4864554
18 March 2014
Cargo Tank Internal · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4818986
19 July 2013
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4658138
27 October 2011
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4191556
1 December 2010
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3900367
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 April 2026
No resolution recorded
Only approved intrinsically safe, explosion proof, or purged and pressurized electrical equipment (Class I, Division 1 [Zone 1]) may be installed within 10 feet of a cargo tank vent outlet, cargo tank ullage opening, cargo pipe flange, cargo valve, cargo handling room entrance, or cargo handling room ventilation opening. Explosionproof lights on the forward side of the machinery space and tankerman space superstructures are within 10 feet of cargo valves, cargo pipe flanges, and cargo tank ullage openings but are rated for Class I, Division 2 use.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › SOPEP
Issued 21 April 2026
Resolved
An unmanned ship subject to the SOPEP regulations must carry the notification list required in § 151.26(b)(3) on board in the documentation container, and an unmanned tank barge shall ensure that one English language copy of the Vessel Response Plan on board notification checklist and emergency procedures is maintained aboard the barge.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2026
Resolved 30 April 2026
Resolution: onboard
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 21 April 2026
Resolved
Ensure the anchor light is operational. Barge restricted to day light ops and during periods of good visibility.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2026
Resolved 30 April 2026
Resolution: operational
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 9 January 2026
No resolution recorded
On all tank vessels, the construction or conversion of which is started on or after July 1, 1951, the cargo piping shall be: A fixed cargo piping system shall be installed on a tank vessel carrying Grade A, B, or C cargo. A portable diesel engine-driven cargo pump is being utilized within a hazardous location, and portable cargo hoses are being used for cargo transfer operations. This arrangement does not comply with the regulatory requirements for hazardous area installations and fixed cargo piping systems on tank barges carrying Grade A, B, or C cargo. *Complete prior to operating in 2026.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 January 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Tank Barge must be fitted with overfill protection devices as listed in 33 CFR 155.480. The cargo tank high level and overfill alarms of tanks 1S, 1P, and 2S are not functioning. Repair prior to cargo operations.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 June 2023
Resolution: Overfill protection repaired and tested.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment located within the hazardous zone must be intrinsically safe or explosion proof. The rated electrical conduit for the High Level Alarm system is broken in multiple locations and needs to be repaired prior to cargo ops.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 June 2023
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
No person may use any of the equipment listed in 33 CFR
156.170 for transfer operations,unless the required tests and inspections have been completed. Cargo piping must be tested to 1.5 times the maximum working pressure annually or provide proof of a working pressure test.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 June 2023
Resolution: Piping tested and marked.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
No person may use any of the equipment listed in 33 CFR
156.170 for transfer operations, unless the required tests and inspections have been completed. Cargo pump pressure relief valves must open at or below the pressure it is set to open. Provide report certifying relief valves have been tested satisfactorily.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 June 2023
Resolution: PRV tested and report submitted.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
No person may use any of the equipment listed in 33 CFR
156.170 for transfer operations, unless the required tests and inspections have been completed. Cargo transfer pressure gauges must show within 10 percent of the actual pressure. Provide test report certifying gauges meet have been tested.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 June 2023
Resolution: Report provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 May 2023
No resolution recorded
In hazardous areas machinery and electrical equipment must be approved for the installation by MSC. The portable diesel engine driven cargo pump must be approved for operation within the hazardous zone or modified to place the engine and electrical components outside the hazardous zone (10 ft).
Due to be completed no later than December 1, 2023**
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 October 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Alterations and modifications must comply with 46 CFR Sub Chpt J. A shore tie cable has been installed between the barge generator and tug for emergency tug power. Provide plans and a load analysis iaw 46 CFR 110.25 to MSC for approval or return the system to original condition.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 June 2023
Resolution: System returned to original condition.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Vessels exposed to saltwater for more than 6 months in any 12 month period are subject to the drydock and internal structural exam schedule listed in table 46 CFR 31.10-21(a). The barge was granted a 5 year freshwater drydock cycle in April 2021 and has since been in saltwater service continuously. The new drydock and internal structural exam due date will be April 30, 2024. The DD/ISE cycle will be twice in 5 years and be reflected on the amended COI.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 May 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 8 November 2022
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel when they discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to the hull plating...vessel was pushed aground by severe weather and will remain aground throughout winter. Vessel to undergo Internal Structural Exam and satisfactory sea trails by a USCG Marine Inspector prior to hauling cargo
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 May 2024
Resolution: barge underwent credit DDX/ISE
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Load Lines (including Exemption)
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
Each vessel subject to load line requirements shall carry on board a valid certificate attesting to compliance with such requirements. Vessel does not have a current/issued Load Line Certificate.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Load Line Certificate issued to vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › SOPEP
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
The owner or operator of all unmanned tank barges shall ensure that one English language copy of the plan section listed in paragraph (c)(9) of this section and the Coast Guard approval letter is maintained aboard the barge. No approval letter was available on board.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel management confirmed the presence of VRP approval and plan.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › SOPEP
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
An unmanned ship subject to this regulation must carry the SOPEP notification list required in § 151.26(b)(3) on board in the documentation container. Vessel did not have notification list or even approval letter.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel management confirmed the presence of the SOPEP notification list and approval letter.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil shall provide transfer procedures that meet the requirements of this part and part 156 of this chapter for transferring. Vessel did not have available transfer procedures.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel management confirms the presence of the transfer procedures on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure protection of passengers, crew, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Distribution panel was missing knockouts.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Photographic evidence of knockout covering provided
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
The vessel operator shall keep a written record available for inspection by the COTP or OCMI of the date and result of the most recent test and inspection of each item tested or inspected as required by § 156.170 of this chapter, including each transfer system relief valve. Vessel did not have relief valve test records.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 16 July 2021
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
Each transfer pipe system must not leak under static liquid pressure at least 1 1/2 times the maximum allowable working pressure, tested at least annually or as part of the biennial and mid-period inspections. Alternative test pressures of not less than 100% MAWP may be used for in-service annual cargo piping tests, provided that a 150% MAWP test of the cargo piping is conducted at least twice in any 5-year period. Pipeline pressure test had not been completed.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 16 July 2021
Resolution: conducted pressure test of cargo piping
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
Tank barges may be permitted to transport deck cargoes directly over bulk cargo spaces when the nature of such deck cargoes and the methods of loading and unloading same do not create an undue hazard. Intermodal portable tank with flammable liquid is being carried as additional cargo.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Vsl management asserts that ISO tank will not be used on deck.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
Any tank vessel which is equipped with an internal combustion engine driven cargo pump on the weather deck shall be provided with a minimum of one remote manual shutdown station, conspicuously marked. Emergency shut down is not marked or labeled.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Emergency shutdown now marked
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › STS Operation Plan and Records of STS Operations
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
STS Manual was not available on this date
33CFR156.400
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 June 2018
Resolution: Received email with ABS approved STS plan
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Annual pipe and hose testing had not yet been completed.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 June 2018
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 7 May 2016
Resolved
Repair or replace oil pressure gauge on generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 June 2016
Resolved 7 June 2016
Resolution: gauge replaced.
Deck/Cargo › Towing › Towline
Issued 7 May 2016
Resolved
Repair clips for emergency towline.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 June 2016
Resolved 7 June 2016
Resolution: Clips repaired.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
CT #3P - Remove 3 piece bilge wrap & replace w/ 1 piece.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2016
Resolved 7 May 2016
Resolution: Repairs satisfactory.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Complete repairs identified per AVEC-183, AVEC-208 List of discrepancies.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2016
Resolved 7 May 2016
Resolution: Repairs were completed satisfactorily and tanks air tested.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Remark draft marks & loadline marks.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2016
Resolved 7 May 2016
Resolution: Markings renewed and Loadline Certificate issued by ABS.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Complete 1.5 times MAWP static liquid test of cargo piping prior to cargo ops.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 April 2016
Resolved 11 August 2016
Resolution: Statement of satisfactory testing completed on 5/13/16.
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Prove aggregate weight change does not exceed 2% of lightship & LCG does not shift by more than 1% of barge LBP in regard to spud removal.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2016
Resolved 6 May 2016
Resolution: Received letter from Jensen Naval Architects dated May 6, 2016 stating the lightship change is 0.23% and the LCG is 0.09%.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Communications
Issued 27 April 2015
Resolved
Prove proper operation of overfill alarm on #4 port cargo tank.
33 CFR 155.480
(prior to filling this tank)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 May 2015
Resolution: Connection in probe housing receiving moisture. Dried out and resealed housing.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve
Issued 5 May 2014
Resolved
Provide missing data plates for PV Valves
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2014
Resolution: Data plates installed.
Communications › Visual Communication › Signalling Lamp
Issued 5 May 2014
Resolved
Make operational port battery operated running light.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 May 2014
Resolution: Light proven operational.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 18 March 2014
Resolved
Stbd Aft Void - C/R bottom longs 5 & 6 in bay 2.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 April 2014
Resolution: Observed sat install of new bottom longs.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 18 March 2014
Resolved
Stbd Aft Void - C/R bottom plate IWO bottom longs 5 & 6 in bay 2 & IWO transverse frames 1 & 2.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 April 2014
Resolution: Observed sat install of new bottom plate.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 27 October 2011
Resolved
Provide fuel transfer procedures
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 February 2012
Resolved 27 October 2011
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 27 October 2011
Resolved
Provide fuel hose testing records
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 January 2012
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Cargo/Ballast System Instruction Manual
Issued 27 October 2011
Resolved
Provide Benzene monitoring program.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 November 2011
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 27 October 2011
Resolved
Provide lagging for port C4.4 prime mover turbo and exhaust manifold.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 November 2011
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 27 October 2011
Resolved
Remove unapproved fuel line on port C4.4 prime mover
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 November 2011
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 1.5.1-VGP Notice of Intent (NOI)
Issued 27 October 2011
Resolved
Provide VGP
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 November 2011
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 27 October 2011
Resolved
Repair SSTG fuel line leak
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 November 2011