Records from 1995 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 3 February 2022.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)47.3 ft × 16.0 ft × 5.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 22
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderA E HINGLE INC · LACOMBE LA, UNITED STATES · built 1971
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
22 - 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.
Inspection history · 15
3 February 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7351207
21 December 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7104245
14 August 2019
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6783655
25 August 2015
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5226062
19 April 2014
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4840057
15 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4837104
20 January 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3930563
2 November 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2813137
10 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2237571
9 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2219926
5 October 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1922848
21 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1882757
4 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1882726
7 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 666286
8 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 378670
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted. The vessel has no record of conducting any emergency drills. Such drills must be witnessed by USCG prior to getting underway.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. Dogs on watertight doors have not been serviced and are difficult to operate.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical care
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. Owner had no record that the vessel master successfully passed a pre-employment chemical test.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The vessel's TVR had none of the required entries in this part.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. The vessel had no dayshapes onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: Fathometer. Vessel's fathometer was inoperable. Vessel should rectify at next drydock. Vessel restricted to Rivers routes only.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
The following vessels must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A device: A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Unable to test propulsion on starboard main engine due to line in propeller.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Starboard generator would not start.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting in engine room was inoperable.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. First aid kit was expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Alarm panel at operating station was unsafe and had electrical hazards.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Life-saving signals
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Each pyrotechnic distress signal carrier to meet this section must be stowed in: a portable watertight container carried at the operating station, must be of a bright color and clearly marked in contrasting color "DISTRESS SIGNALS." Distress signals were not in a watertight container.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Coordinated with D8 Towing Vessel Coordinator with recommendation to close outstanding deficiencies. Deficiencies closed, see uploaded "documents" for CG835 deficiencies.
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 May 1995
Resolved
AL VSLS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE EXPIRED. ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE LAST INSPECTED DEC OF 93.
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 May 1995
Resolved 23 May 1995