Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 22 April 2025.
Inspection history · 18
22 April 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8116850
8 April 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8107944
9 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8016554
3 May 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7677228
7 September 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7552562
14 October 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7335145
22 June 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7233076
16 June 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7226702
2 June 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6962057
5 June 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6704258
31 May 2019
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6699138
30 July 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6492225
1 March 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6364127
12 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6206221
25 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6138058
5 April 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6118613
4 April 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6117837
26 July 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5945711
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
For each alternating current generator, a means for measuring frequency must be provided. Frequency (Hertz) meter on the main switchboard was showing intermittent operation.At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel. The rudder angle indicators at the local steering control in the lazarette were inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 November 2024
Resolved 11 November 2024
Resolution: A third party tech company - Pro-Tech Integrated Services, LLC made adjustment to the mounting of the meter, and left the gauging working properly. Report attached.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine RPM, jacket water discharge temperature, and lube oil pressure must be provided for all propulsion engines on the vessel. The gauges must be readily visible at the operating station.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 November 2024
Resolved 18 November 2024
Resolution: A third party tech company - Pro-Tech Integrated Services, LLC attended and reprogrammed the forward MDE gauges. Report attached.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
Gauges for main engines were available at the aft operating station, but inoperable at the forward operating station.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 November 2024
Resolved 18 November 2024
Resolution: A third party tech company - Pro-Tech Integrated Services, LLC attended and renewed the RAI's for local steering.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
Nonmetallic hose may be used for wet exhaust systems provided it has a wall thickness sufficient to prevent collapsing or panting, and is double clamped where practicable. A section of nonmetallic hose on the port side had to broken clamps.
- 46 CFR 182.430(e)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 November 2024
Resolved 6 November 2024
Resolution: The nonmetallic hose on the port side were renewed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
Owners and operators of applicable vessels must establish a master key control system and related provisions for use of master keys, and record keeping. Vessel does not currently have a master key control system.
46 USC 3106(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 November 2024
Resolved 18 November 2024
Resolution: To comply with the requirements for a master key control system, the vessel chose to install all keyless locks on the onboard. Letterhead from the company attached.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high-water level in each machinery space bilge. The high bilge alarm in the lazarette was inoperable when first tested. The crew replaced a bad junction to correct it on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 October 2024
Resolved 9 October 2024
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 7 September 2022
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Bilge
alarm panel audible alarm inoperable. Requires repair.
Cite: 46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Crew replaced fuse. Attended vessel to retest all bilge alarms. Visual and audible working properly.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 7 September 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification vessel must be made
ready for inspection of the hull structure to include
all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the
hull. Deck on STBD side of engine room above the number four engine found to have water coming through from
outside.
Cite: 46 CFR 176.802(a)(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Crew removed wood decking and found a cracked weld approximately 5 inches long that was allowing water to come though. Cracked weld repaired, witnessed dye penetrant NDT of new weld. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 7 September 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification vessel must be made
ready for inspection of the hull structure to include
all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the
hull. Found crack and multiple cracked welds around port side watertight hatch in engine room. Requires weld repairs and repair of crack.
Cite: 46 CFR 176.802(a)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Cracked welds repaired and crack extending from hatch stop drilled and welded.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 September 2022
Resolved
A vessel of more than 65 feet must have a minimum of three ring life buoys. Found one ring life buoy on board to require new line due to exposure, line beginning to show wear. Replace line.
Cite: 46 CFR 180.70
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 September 2022
Resolution: Crew replaced bouy line.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 7 September 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification vessel must be made
ready for inspection of the hull structure to include
all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the
hull. STBD side #4 engine exhaust outlet has small amounts of water leakage and loose bands. Requires correction and band to be reinstalled properly.
Cite: 46 CFR 176.802(a)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: Crew replaced bands and properly tightened bands.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 7 September 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting. Two E- lights in crew area found to be dimming. Replace Dim E-lighting.
Cite: 46 CFR1 83.432(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: Crew ordered and installed new emergency lighting bulbs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
A vessel of more than 65 feet in length must carry a minimum of three life buoys of not less than 24 inches in diameter. Two of the vessels three life bouys were found to be unsatisfactory. 46 CFR 180.70(a)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2021
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel purchased two new lifebuoys
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
The owner or managing operator of a vessel shall ensure that the vessel complies with the laws and regulations applicable to the vessel and that the vessel is otherwise satisfactory for the intended service. Upon pressurizing fire hose during fire drill the hose bursted. 46 CFR 176.402(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2021
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel purchased brand new fire hose for replacement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. Vessel had an exhaust leak on 3rd connection on starboard. Vessel must show proof that there is no exhaust leak.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Visually inspected new welded exhaust pipe and ran engines.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Discharge end of fuel tank vents must be flame screen of at least 30X30 mesh. Port side fuel vent was missing its flame screen. Vessel must show proof that a flame screen was added.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Visually inspected all new fuel vents.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Vessel utilizes four power strips on bridge and galley area. Vessel must show proof they removed all power strips.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Vsl removed all power strips.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Materials used in piping systems must meet the requirements of this subpart and be otherwise acceptable to the cognizant OCMI. Vessel had dry-rot/cracking fuel hoses on all generators. Vessel must show proof that new fuel hoses were installed.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: : Checked all new fuel hoses.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
EPIRB has to be Category 1 and installed to automatically float free. EPIRB was listed as Category 2 and was not in a float free location. The vessel rep must show proof that the EPIRB is able float free and a Category 1.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Moved EPIRB to back deck rail and updated all paperwork.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Life jackets carried on a vessel on oceans route must have a light approved in 160.12. Five life jackets did not have lights. Vessel must provide evidence that life jackets have approved lights.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Vsl rep showed 5 new light.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel must be issued a FCC Station license if the vessel has radiotelephones, radar, or EPIRB. FCC Station license was expired. Vessel representative must provide evidence that the FCC station license is valid.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Vsl updated all FCC paperwork.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have valid FCC radiotelephone. FCC safety radiotelephony certificate was expired. Vessel representative must provide evidence that the FCC safety radiotelephony certificate is valid.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Vsl updated all FCC paperwork.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel greater than 20 meters is applicable to the bridge to bridge act. FCC bridge to bridge certificate was expired. Vessel representative must provide evidence
that the FCC bridge to bridge certificate is valid.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Vsl updated all FCC paperwork.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
A manned ocean going ship greater than 40 feet is applicable to section 151.37(garbage management plan). Vessel did not have a garbage management plan. Vessel representative must show evidence of a garbage management plan.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Vsl created a waste management plan.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have sufficient number of alcohol testing devices to conduct required alcohol testing, following the occurrence of an SMI. Alcohol testing strips were expired. Vessel must show proof of non-expired alcohol testing strips.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Vsl bought new alcohol test strips.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
VSL was not routinely logging EPIRB Testing, Last test prior to inspection was February 2019. 46CFR185.728
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 June 2019
Resolved 5 June 2019
Resolution: Logged EPIRB Test during todays inspection.