Inspection history · 32
10 December 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8281519
22 October 2025
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8257121
17 January 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8065124
19 January 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7851778
11 September 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7790323
24 January 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7626107
10 January 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7619379
19 January 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7382256
9 July 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7001660
12 June 2020
COI Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6975064
22 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6565981
10 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6525671
28 November 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6314363
16 November 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5764133
3 April 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Grand Isle · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3709214
4 May 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2922413
22 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2895542
6 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2868618
8 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2838920
15 August 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2750789
15 August 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2751897
20 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2503704
19 August 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2486074
14 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2427760
29 June 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2407520
29 June 2005
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2407602
1 June 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2084851
3 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 127404
28 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 145043
5 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 103830
29 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 99610
7 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 42554
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Observed cracked swashbulkhead and cracked welds on same swashbulkead inboard inside fuel tank 4P. See markings. Crop and Renew prior to credit DDX.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: 705 c - Prior to credit DDX. Verified photos of satisfactory repairs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Descale and UT Bottom plating of FWD inboard bay 4S as marked.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 November 2025
Resolution: 705c - prior to credit DDX. Observed rectification.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Inside fuel tank 3P, observed series of cracked welds throughout both bays inside on beams and buckle plates due to exterior impact. See markings. Reweld prior to credit DDX.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: 705c- Prior to credit DDX. Verified photos of satisfactory repairs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Inside fuel tank 3S, observed series of cracked welds throughout both bays and a warped buckle plate in outboard bay. Crop and renew plate and reweld cracked welds. See markings.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: 705c- Prior to credit DDX. Verified photos of satisfactory repairs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Inside FWD Peak Stores: Repair cracked welds and flanges at base of access trunk from main deck (see markings). Rectify prior to credit DDX.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 November 2025
Resolution: 705c - Prior to credit DDX; received photos to rectification
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 22 October 2025
Resolved
Significant wastage on the stringers, framing and plating in the lazarrete was found. As discussed, crop and renew, and descale areas for re-inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 November 2025
Resolution: Received photos and personally observed repairs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 January 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Light fixture in AFT STBD corner of engine room was observed damaged and held by zip-ties.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 February 2025
Resolved 3 February 2025
Resolution: Received photo of new light fixture installed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 22 January 2025
No resolution recorded
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 could not provide test records.
46 CFR 143.245(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 December 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Resolution: 10/8/25 - Deficiency extended to prior to operating after conversing with operator. 11/24/25 - Def extended due to vessel still being in DDX
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
Excessive leaking from Port and STBD shaft. Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Ensure leaking has been reduced to acceptable levels for seal installation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 January 2023
Resolution: Photos provided
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
Installed fire pump leaking at output pipe of pump. Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Secure all leaks.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 January 2023
Resolution: Photos provided
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 November 2020
Resolved
Vessels shall be constructed to minimize fire hazards. Fuel filters of a non-metallic design did not have flame-proof drip bowls.
46CFR144.405
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 November 2020
Resolved 17 November 2020
Resolution: Flame proof bowls were installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one life jacket for each person on board and at each manned watch station. Tug was missing 02 life jackets per manning requirements.
46 CFR 141.430 (b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: vessel purchased 02 new life jackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in north of lat. 32* N or south of lat. 32* S must carry immersions suits for each member on board and at each manned watch station. Tug was missing 02 immersions per manning requirements.
46 CFR 141.350(a)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased 02 new immersion suits.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Any exposed hazards such as gears and rotating machinery must be protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Both air compressors in engine room were missing guards around rotating belts.
46 CFR 144.820
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: guards were installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notifications when a emergency condition exists for high bilge alarms. Bilge audible and visual alarm is inoperable in stern void.
46 CFR 143.230 (a)(5)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Audible and visual alarms functioned properly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic ft in volume and over 15 lbs per square inch must be equipped with a relief valve. Port side air receiver in engine room does not have relief valve. Vessel must tag out port air receiver to not use until relief valve is installed.
46 CFR 142.300(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: new 200PSI relief valve installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Vessel stbd air receiver relief valve name plate and valve were painted over. Replace or repair relief valve to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 143.300(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: new 200PSI relief valve installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel lines, a remote fuel shut off valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel and operable from safe place outside the space where valve is installed and labeled with 1 inch letters indicating purpose of valve and the way to operate it. Tug is missing remote fuel shut off.
46 CFR 142.260(b)(c)(d)(e)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Remote closures labeled and functional.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Each fuel line must be seamless and made of steel, annealed copper, nickel-copper, or copper-nickel. Both fuel lines going to MDE's from fuel tank were constructed of nonmetallic flexible hose over 30 inches.
46 CFR 143.265(d)
04NOV2020: Deficiency #8 amended to reflect the STBD generator hoses and any other hose in excess of 30".
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 November 2020
Resolved 17 November 2020
Resolution: Flexible fuel lines over 30" were removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable if delivering water simultaneously to the hydrants. Tugs fire pump was leaking excessively through packing gland.
46 CFR 142.325(a)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 17 November 2020
Resolution: Pacing glands were replaced and pump operated w/o a leak.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Multi-outlet adapters (power strips) may not be connected to other adapters. Remove all electrical cords and power strips.
46 CFR 143.575(11)(c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Power strips and extension cords were removed. A new J-box/outlet was installed for the freezers.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetration which open to the exterior of the vessel which may let water to enter. Tugs stdb side individual dog water tight doors gasket was not missing from the top of the door.
46 CFR 144.320(b)
04NOV2020: Deficiency #12 amended to reflect the STBD Aft engine room WTD, in addition to STBD side WTD.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 November 2020
Resolved 17 November 2020
Resolution: Door gaskets were replaced and did not allow water to penetrate under pressure test from the fire hose.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Towing vessel was missing breaker in panel in engine room. Cap or replace breaker.
46 CFR 143.205
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Breaker was in panel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 22 October 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting invalid MMSI and Vsl is broadcasting Invalid Call Sign
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 July 2020
Resolution: verified AIS is reporting without errors.