Records from 1993 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 October 2025.
Inspection history · 19
9 October 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8249953
29 October 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8026627
17 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8020296
11 January 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7848422
20 November 2023
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7827312
7 June 2023
Examination of Repairs · Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7719870
19 July 2022
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7483473
4 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4794028
27 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4491092
28 August 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4423909
9 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3127380
29 December 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2847713
5 December 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2834431
26 September 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2787242
8 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1961053
11 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1680522
11 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 102612
30 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 101874
8 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 65715
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
(d)The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed.
Remote fuel shutoff valve inoperable due to cable binding.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 October 2024
Resolution: Remote fuel shutoff cable was replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
(a) All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space.
Starboard fuel tank man hole cover is leaking fuel.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 October 2024
Resolution: Fuel leak was determined to be coming from bolt holes in tank wall. Bolts were removed and sealant was added when bolts were replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 17 October 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.
Port engine room ventilation intake cover does not close.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 October 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
(b) 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 representative was unable to provide records of alarm setpoint testing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2024
Resolved 29 October 2024
Resolution: Alarm testing was provided to Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
(d) Weekly inspections and tests. (1) Each survival craft, rescue boat, and launching appliance must be visually inspected to ensure its readiness for use.
Liferaft painter was improperly attached to hydrostatic release weak link.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 October 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Make repairs to or replace crack in STBD propulsion engine muffler.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 December 2023
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory repair to starboard muffler.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Replace PORT side fire hose due to rupture.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed installation of new fire hose on the port side.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Fuel oil emergency shut-off pull does not work properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operation of the fuel shutoff valve.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Payton Heater outlet box in FWD storage needs knock out hole filled with plug.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 November 2023
Resolution: corrected on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Machinery space ventilation closure hardware is painted over and seized. Restore to proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2023
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operation of all machinery space ventilation closures.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
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Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 November 2023
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
All expired items in vessel industrial type first aid cabinet need to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2023
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed removal of all expired items in first aid kit.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Deck between the PORT FWD tow bits is wasted. Make repairs to the deck to ensure watertighness.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory repairs to the towing bit, deck, and bulkhead, port side, forward compartment.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Engine room electrical j-box in overhead is missing cover plate. Replace cover plate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 November 2023
Resolution: Cover plate was found and installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Wire nuts are being used in electrical j-box in engine space overhead. If using wire nuts, use method to prevent them from coming loose through vibration.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 November 2023
Resolution: Wire nuts were wrapped with electical tape.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Finish insulation install for all engine and genset exhaust manifolds that exceed 428F.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 December 2023
Resolved 11 January 2024
Resolution: Insulation has been installed on all exhaust manifolds.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
All new cable run installations need to be mounted with metal at least every 48".
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 November 2023
Resolution: Cable runs are secured with metal at least every 48".
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel is overdue for annual inspection. Perform annual inspection with local OCMI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 November 2023
Resolution: Annual Inspection completed on 11/27/2023.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel must perform alarm testing for gensets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 November 2023
Resolution: Genset alarm testing was completed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have onboard a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel has not completed an inspection or obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection immediately and the vessel is no longer be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 22 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel issued Certificate of Inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be secured in the respective location with an approved bracket.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 22 July 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Hose at fire station Port side weather deck was not properly threaded onto the pipe due to reversed pipe to hose coupling
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 22 July 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Remove excess oil accumulation in engine room bilge and properly dispose of same.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 22 July 2022