Inspection history · 19
3 April 2026
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8341492
2 December 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8277534
22 October 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8257871
20 May 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8140524
12 June 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7934034
21 August 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7773505
1 June 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7703556
23 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7514958
17 May 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7453158
5 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7193905
23 October 2020
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6966292
31 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Spot Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6704384
1 June 2018
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6437111
18 May 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6149669
19 May 2016
Administration · Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5881811
11 May 2015
MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam · Administration
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5126361
9 September 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4140013
30 August 2011
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4137386
11 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4145372
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 May 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided: High bilge levels. Forward void bilge alarm was non-operational.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 May 2026
Resolved 2 June 2026
Resolution: Alarm replaced
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 22 October 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. 46 CFR 142.220(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2025
Resolved 24 October 2025
Resolution: Operator cleaned bilges
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 May 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming power driven pump or portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section. On board portable fire pump was operational but was missing the pump to fire hose adapter needed for hose connection/functionality. Add proper fire hose adapter and conduct operational test.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 June 2025
Resolved 3 June 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 May 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket.
04 attached Life jacket lights on board beyond the expiration date. Renew expired life jacket lights.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 June 2025
Resolved 3 June 2025
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 20 May 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel was not utilizing latest version of navigation charts, update on board charts to newest (2020) version for area of operation.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 June 2025
Resolved 3 June 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following; The system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s design manual. No record of recent servicing or testing of the installed fire-detection system available and no means available on board for testing the function of the heat detector or alarms on fire detection panel. Provide proof of testing and proper operation of the fire-detection system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2024
Resolved 30 July 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. The on-board steel plate covers hang over ventilation openings but provide no means for secure closing of such openings. Provide additional means to positively secure the on board ventilation covers for the machinery space openings.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2024
Resolved 30 July 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location. Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure, RPM and Cooling water temperature. The vessels generator did not have engine lubricating oil pressure, engine RPM or cooling water temperature gauges installed at the machinery location. Install required generator gauges at the machinery location.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2024
Resolved 30 July 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location. Main engine RPM. Vessel did not have main engine RPM gauges installed at the machinery location. Install required main engine RPM gauges at the machinery location.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2024
Resolved 30 July 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 August 2023
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. Vessel lost steering and propulsion while underway. Vessel required to repair vessel to the satisfaction of the local Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to operation.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 23 August 2023
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in
Table 143.245(b) of this section. Alarm set points
Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing. Vessel had not completed nor had the means on board to test the required machinery alarm set points. Provide proof of testing and proper operation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 July 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following; The system is arranged and installed so a fire in the engine room automatically sets off alarms on a fire detection control panel at the operating station. No means available on board in testing function of heat detector and alarm on fire detection panel. Provide proof of testing and proper operation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 July 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket.
Each lifejacket must have a whistle firmly secured by a cord to the lifejacket. On board lifejackets, were not fitted with required light or whistle.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 July 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
Rules that require FCC station licensees to have certain transmitter operation, maintenance, and repair duties performed by a commercial radio operator are contained in parts 80 and 87 of this chapter. Master of Towing vessels must hold a commercial radio operator license.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 July 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 July 2022
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. The vessel's starboard propulsion unit was not providing the vessel with adequate thrust / propulsion. Provide transit plan and repair proposal prior to each evolution.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 July 2022
Resolved 6 September 2022
Resolution: A new starboard drive coupler was installed and the vessel was placed back into operation on August 12.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Provide a copy of the Health and Safety Plan for review as it was not present for the inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 18 November 2020
Resolution: Vsl rep provided copy of plan
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Provide a total of 5 adult Type I PFDs, as per the COI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 16 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photo of 5 PFDs with proper attachments and labeled.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Label all PFDs with vessel name.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 16 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photo of 5 PFDs with proper attachments and labeled.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
At least two life buoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light. Provide a total of two approved water lights.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 October 2020
Resolution: Additional water light was installed before MI departure.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Prove proper operation of water light on port side ring buoy and replace expired battery.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 October 2020
Resolution: Water light battery was replaced before MI departure and waterlight worked properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Include ring buoys on lifesaving inspection, testing and maintenance log.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep provided updated maintenance logs.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting is required for all internal crew working and living areas, sufficient to facilitate egress. Install emergency lighting before operating vessel in 2021.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Verified emergency lighting was installed and operational.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Label emergency escape doors from engine room and tool room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Verified warning notices posted.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Provide and prove proper operation of a visible and audible alarm at the operating station for the low hydraulic steering fluid level.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Verified presence and operation of alarm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Provide report of fire alarm panel testing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Copy of fire panel testing saved in Def documents
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Replace gasket on aft starboard void cover.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 16 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep provided pictue of newly installed gasket on void cover.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 23 October 2020
Resolved
Demonstrate crew competency through m an overboard, fire and abandon ship drill in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector before carriage of any passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory man overboard drill.