Inspection history · 56
30 April 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8375567
25 March 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8338679
3 February 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC YELLOWFIN (WPB 87319) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8306561
1 February 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8310037
23 October 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8257663
20 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8205470
2 February 2024
Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7848969
24 January 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6910565
29 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6845214
7 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6830148
26 September 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6822013
9 September 2019
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6807909
2 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6675062
12 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6442432
28 May 2016
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5896289
8 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5178678
23 March 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5089637
17 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4770773
10 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4514497
29 September 2011
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4157052
15 September 2006
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2779034
20 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629629
1 February 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2578100
1 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2582231
25 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2368724
13 May 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2357027
7 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2220762
13 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2013534
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978468
22 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1734004
26 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1717996
19 February 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1490368
21 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160005
13 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11597
9 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55174
16 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 425674
6 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 417659
31 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 147778
30 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15332
7 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114639
28 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11584
19 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 389134
7 July 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197854
7 July 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 765727
6 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181336
4 June 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 118676
13 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 688342
13 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 116161
3 November 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 672303
3 November 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 672304
25 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 672305
10 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 672302
8 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 19424
8 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 213356
8 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 354171
8 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 150217
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 October 2025
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and
maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vsl
and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency
conditions. MI witnessed the cotter pins for port & stbd
main rudders were missing from the steering linkage ends.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: The pins were installed and tested sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 23 October 2025
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must keep the navigation assessment up-to-date to reflect changes in conditions and circumstances. This includes updates during the voyage or trip as necessary. At each change of the navigational watch, the oncoming officer in charge of the navigational watch must review the current navigation assessment for necessary changes. The master is not recording actual data such as air gap, wind speed, river stage, etc... and is also not updating the assessment for each change of watch or weather change.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 November 2025
Resolution: Nav assessement doc has been updated.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 October 2025
Resolved
Records of drills and instruction must be maintained in the TVR. Drills were behind by 2 months. Conduct and record drill as required each month.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 November 2025
Resolution: Drills have been conducted and recorded.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 October 2025
Resolved
A lifebuoy must have a lifeline secured around the body of the lifebuoy. The line was attached to the grabline.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 November 2025
Resolution: Arranged the life line properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 23 October 2025
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from both branches or fittings. MI observed both the port and starboard fire stations on deck locked preventing the stations being readily accessible. MI also witnessed the fitting for the port fire station missing and a fridge and door frame blocking the starboard station. Vessel’s crew must remove all items blocking the fire stations, keep all locks off preventing the fire stations from being readily accessible, and ensure all fire stations are working properly. Portable pump was operated efficiently
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: Both of the fire stations are in operation and tested sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 23 October 2025
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. MI witnessed no emergency lighting in the galley, upper engine room, at the locations for the port and starboard generator, and the forward port emergency light on the main deck of the engine room was extinguished.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 November 2025
Resolution: All lighting was updated/replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 October 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel that is certificated for rivers and lakes, bays, and sounds must be equipped with an approved 160-B semi portable fire-extinguisher system to protect the engine room. The 160-B semi portable fire-extinguisher was stored on the aft 01 deck. During the assessment of the hose length to determine its reach throughout the engine room, it was found that the hose barely extended to the aft entrance on the upper deck of the engine room hatch.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 November 2025
Resolution: Moved the B - V ext. to the lower deck to ensure hose reaches engine room.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 23 October 2025
Resolved
Upon written request of an employer, Commandant (CG-INV) will review the employer's chemical testing program to determine compliance with the provisions of this part. The master could not produce the company policy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 November 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of 50 PSI and a flow rate of 80 GPM. Fire pump does not have a gauge to read PSI. Method to verify must be installed prior to movement.
46CFR 142.325 (a)(1)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 1 August 2024
Resolved 9 August 2024
Resolution: Photos sent, see documents
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
Owner or operator must maintain valid proof of registration of EPIRB. Vessel had no documents confirming EPIRB registration. River route only until documentation provided.
46CFR 141.380 (d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2024
Resolved 13 August 2024
Resolution: Received photo evidence.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
Records of drills and instruction must be maintained in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Vessel has no records or logs on board. Provide means of record keeping.
46CFR 140.420(g)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Photo of working Helm was provided.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels. Vessel has no proof of drug program enrollment. Provide drug program enrollment documentation.
46 CFR 16.230(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Photo of companies enrollment was provided.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
Towing vessels 65 feet or less in length may meet the requirements listed in 33 CFR 183.810 or paragraph (a) of this section. Marine inspector observed water in tow light housing. 46 CFR 143.415(b)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Photo of newly installed light was provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Marine inspector noticed missing whistle light with exposed wires.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 22 August 2024
Resolution: Received visual evidence of repairs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
Each life float and rigid buoyant apparatus must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, a painter, and floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010. Life float has no float light.
46 CFR 141.325
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Photo of life raft with light was provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description on the loads they serve. Marine Inspector observed missing labels on distribution panels.
46 CFR 143.400 (d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 13 August 2024
Resolution: Received photo evidence.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
Non electric phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. Marine inspector noted no visible egress lighting in bunk rooms.
46 CFR 143.410.2
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Photo of bunk room glow strips was provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free of accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Marine inspector noted excessive water in bilge of engine room.
46 CFR 142.220 (a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 22 August 2024
Resolution: Received visual evidence of repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM. Marine inspector noted starboard main engine RPM gauge inoperable.
46 CFR 143.230 (c)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 3 October 2024
Resolution: Received photo evidence of new installed engine gauges.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
The type of quantity of chemicals that are required to operate the device, including instructions on proper handling, storage and use of these chemicals. Marine inspector noted no chlorine tablets for MSD.
33 CFR 159.57 (a)(5)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 13 August 2024
Resolution: Received photo evidence.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of each towing vessel must maintain the required navigational-safety equipment in a fully-functioning, operational condition. Vessel has inoperable GPS and AIS. 46 CFR 140.620 (b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Photo evidane of working AIS and GPS was provided.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 2 February 2024
Resolved
Vessel is required to complete satisfactory dry dock and internal structure examination in accordance with 46CFR137.300 to include all items listed in subchapter.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 June 2024
Resolution: Comppleted satisfactory dry dock and internal structure exam.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 2 February 2024
Resolved
When conducting an examination of a towing vessel as required by this subpart, the surveyor must determine whether any defect, deterioration, damage, or modifications of the hull and related structure and components may adversely affect the vessel's seaworthiness or fitness or suitability for its route or service. All hull plating modifications and repairs must be tested using an approved non destructive testing method in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 June 2024
Resolution: All hull repairs were satisfactorily tested using high pressure water lance method.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 February 2024
Resolved
CG Marine inspectors discovered fuel tank was modified and reduced in size to create additional space. Vessel installed two new generators in the newly created space. Verification of all modified tanks (fuel, slop oil, etc), machinery installations, fuel piping and electrical installations must be verified to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 24 July 2024
Resolution: Recived stability letter
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 February 2024
Resolved
The owner or managing operator of an existing vessel not operating under a stability document must be able to show the vessel's operation or a history of satisfactory service does not cause the stability of the vessel to be questioned by either the Coast Guard. Vessel has conducted modifications to vessels tank arrangement and machinery installations. Vessel is required to conduct a stability assessment, showing adequate stability for intended route against stability criteria found in 46 CFR Subchapter S.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 June 2024
Resolution: Received Preofessional Engineer's report attesting to vessel stability.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 2 February 2024
Resolved
A ship, except a ship less than 26 feet in length, must have a placard of at least 5x8 inches, made of durable material fixed in a conspicuous place in each machinery space, or at the bilge and ballast pump control station.
Marine inspector noted missing pollution discharge placard at bilge manifold. 33 CFR 155.450 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 22 August 2024
Resolution: Received visual evidence of repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
The fire alarm panel is inoperable.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
Resolution: Received tech report attesting to operation of fire panel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 September 2019
Resolved
Graywater discharge from Washing Machine is routed to be directly discharged overboard. Provide a holding tank or reroute to graywater tank.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Machine Removed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 September 2019
Resolved
Provide proper metal supports for both Main Diesel Engines air intake installed hoses.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Metal brackets installed.
12 - Dangerous Goods › N/A - No Subsystem › Instrumentation
Issued 26 September 2019
Resolved
Provide labeling for the transfer manifold along the aft Engine Room bulkhead.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Labeled properly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 26 September 2019
Resolved
Provide or prove operation of the STBD Air Receiver Relief Valve.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: New pop-offs installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 September 2019
Resolved
Provide a legible data plate on the Port Generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Dataplate renewed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 26 September 2019
Resolved
Renew the gasket/make weathertight the Watertight Doors in the following locations: STBD Aft Engine room, Port FWD Engine room, and Bow Void Space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Gaskets renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 26 September 2019
Resolved
Provide EPIRB due to vessels route of operations.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: EPRIB installed, with current registration.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure all bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids in so far as practicable. The bilges and holding area under the SSDGs contain excessive oily waist, there are also buckets of oily waist in the engine room. Remove oily waist in engine room to minimize fire hazards.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 September 2019
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: A vacuum truck was used to remove oily waste
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must have a fire detection system to detect engine room fires or based on the vessels year built have an engine room monitoring system. Vessel current installed fire detection system is reading a fault indicator. Prove proper operation of fire detection system or engine room monitoring system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 September 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: System tested sat, and reviewed technicians report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming power driven fixed fire pump, a fire main and hoses and nozzles or a portable pump and hoses and nozzles. Vessel crew could not adequately start / connect neither the portable pump nor the fixed fire pump. One hose attempting to be used for both was not commercial line. Prove proper operation of fixed or portable fire pump the meets 46CFR142.325(2) or (e).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: The fire pump was proven operational
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency exists including high bilge levels. Vessel crew was not able to prove / demonstrate the vessel is equipped with high bilge level alarms. Install or prove operation of already installed high bilge level alarms.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 September 2019
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: The bilge high level alarm was proven operational
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers must be inspected or tested every 12 months. Portable fire extinguishers were last inspected in April of 2018. Provide proof of annual inspection or have inspection completed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 September 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: All extinguishers serviced by local technician, new tags.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid into the machinery space. Numerous machinery components and piping / hose connections are leaking. Properly repair, connect or replace leaking connections and gaskets as needed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 September 2019
Resolved 26 September 2019
Resolution: Leaks repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
Life jackets must be fitted with lights that meet 161.012 or 161.112. Some lifejackets do not have a light and others have lights that are expired. Provide an appropriate light for each lifejacket.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 September 2019
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: All lifejackets and work-vests were fitted with an appropriate light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel has numerous improperly ended electrical cables and exposed wires in outlets. Properly dead end wires and provide covers for outlets to minimize electrical hazards of shock and fire.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 September 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: All poor connections and hazards identified were made fast and secure.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
Vessel greater than 26’ but less than 79’ must be fitted with at least two life buoys with the following attachments. At least one with a lifeline and at least two with approved water lights. Vessel has only two life buoys, neither has an attachment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 September 2019
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: All required attachments were provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
Each pyrotechnical distress signal must be stowed in either a portable watertight container or a pyrotechnic locker. The carried distress signals are stowed in a card board box. Provide appropriate container or locker.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2019
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: A water tight box was onboard and marked.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it front rolling under heavy seas. The 160-B is fitted with wheels and is not secured. Properly secure that 160-B where it can still be used for an engine room fire.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2019
Resolved 26 September 2019
Resolution: 160:B was properly secured.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
The following items must be recorded safety orientations, records of drills, examinations and tests, operative navigation safety equipment, navigation assessments. No records of the above could be provided, conduct each required item and provide documentation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel Captain, and Owner now have incorporated a plan in place to ensure proper training of the crew and vessel orientations take place.
Documentation
Issued 6 July 1998
Resolved
VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE LOG OF REQUIRED TESTS AND INSPECTIONS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 July 1998
Resolved 10 July 1998
Documentation
Issued 6 July 1998
Resolved
VESSEL HAS THE CAPACITY OF 250 BARRELS OR MORE AND DOES NOT HAVE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 July 1998
Resolved 10 July 1998
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 September 1992
Resolved
PROHIBITED DISCHARGE WARNING PLACARD NOT POSTED_x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 February 1999
Resolved 17 February 1999
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 September 1992
Resolved
ALL REQUIRED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS NOT IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 February 1999
Resolved 17 February 1999