Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 January 2026.
Inspection history · 20
15 January 2026
MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8296218
23 January 2024
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7853652
26 March 2021
Drydock Exam · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7148777
22 July 2020
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7013203
12 June 2019
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6712049
17 July 2018
Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6483644
12 December 2017
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6323339
28 July 2017
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6223264
20 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5948252
20 July 2016
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5952808
18 April 2016
Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5864981
16 December 2015
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5782964
8 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5083179
27 February 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5075848
12 February 2015
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5074101
2 April 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4827992
1 April 2014
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4821761
14 December 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4500135
27 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4392972
13 January 2012
Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · MTSA Verification · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4238984
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 July 2020
Resolved
The owner, master, or person-in-charge of a tank vessel must ensure that portable extinguishers are maintained in accordance with NFPA 10.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in a bracket incorporating releasing banks or straps or in an approved cabinet or wall recesses.
All 03 fire extinguishers mounted on deck were not adequately secured by straps or bands.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 23 July 2020
Resolution: Provided images of proper brackets installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Declaration of Inspection (DOI) is required to include the name of the product(s) being transferred. Upon inspection, Marine Inspectors discovered the Buffalo Marine DOI form did not include the name of the cargo being transferred on their form, nor was there a designated spot on the form to record this information. Prove to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector the name of the products being transferred is included on the DOI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2019
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: Vessel rep provided updated DOI including cargo transferred for Buffalo Marine Service.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Identify & and make permanent repairs to all leaks in thermal fluid piping and test via hydrostatic testing to the satisfaction of attending USCG marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 July 2016
Resolution: Visually examined and pneumatically tested repairs. All work and pneumatic tests were SAT.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Manifold
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Conduct required annual testing of cargo pip line, cargo pipe gauge, all cargo hoses, and vapor tightness test and provide proof to attending USCG marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 June 2016
Resolution: Received test report via email.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Overfill Devices
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of overfill alarm on #2 port cargo tank to the satisfaction of attending USCG marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operation of overfill alarm.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Paint port navigation light screen flat black, prior to placing at head of tow or no later than 30 days, to satisfaction of attending USCG marine inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 June 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Navigation light screen is currently flat black.