Inspection history · 19
22 January 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8288520
12 October 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8250938
12 October 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8259382
19 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8162450
19 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8170195
4 February 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8060152
18 June 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7938896
30 November 2023
Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7831720
23 January 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7625432
22 February 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7399841
17 March 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7158157
5 February 2021
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7123439
28 August 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7188401
17 July 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7006441
20 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6923074
17 August 2018
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6514949
24 May 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5917591
21 June 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5162507
7 July 2014
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4915710
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 12 October 2025
Resolved
The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this sub chapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times.
MI was notified of an allision between the pier and vessel causing damage to the wheelhouse and associated equipment. Vessel to provide survey report of damage and repair plan. All repairs will be to the satisfaction of attending MI prior to movement, if vessel intends to transit from current location for repairs a dead ship tow plan must be submitted to our office for review.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 24 October 2025
Resolution: MI's attended vessel and verified all repairs are completed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's lifesaving and fire suppression and detection equipment complies with the applicable requirements of parts 141 and 142 of this subchapter and is in good working order.
Vessel's CO2 bottles have been discharged to atmosphere due to a faulty valve. The vessel will not run any machinery equipment inside of the protected space until the system is brought back into good working order. The Coast Guard is requesting the technical report from the agency that fixes the system.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 June 2025
Resolution: Received report from Hiller stating the system was fixed and operational again. 835 cleared.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent. Port side air compressor gauge is cracked and needs to be replaced.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Guage replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Lagging on engine exhausts for mains and generators does not cover all hot surface required.Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Lagging on engine exhausts for mains and generators does not cover all hot surface required.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Lagging fixed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Generator windings and steering pump motor windings need to be cleaned.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 March 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Windings cleaned.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM; (2) Main engine cooling water temperature; (3) Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM; (4) Auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature; and (5) Hydraulic steering fluid pressure, if the vessel is equipped with hydraulic steering systems. Gauges on the port generator are not functioning. Correct prior to use of generator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Guages fixed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards, including but not limited to: Potable water supply. Sinks need to be labeled "Not potable water."
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Sinks labeled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Fan motor in the upper deck of machinery space needs to be cleaned.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Windings and motor cleaned.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of each towing vessel must maintain the required navigational-safety equipment in a fully-functioning, operational condition.
Steering flanking rudder gauges need to be calibrated.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Guages were calibrated.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
All fire-suppression and detection equipment and systems on board a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the attached nameplate, manufacturer's approved design manual, or as otherwise provided in any TSMS applicable to the vessel. The Third CO2 bottle from the outboard side for CO2 Fixed Fire Extinguishing System has a wasted hose. Provide tech report on adequate condition of hose. The winter green scent bottle for the CO2 Fixed Fire Extinguishing system has a label dated Dec 2020. Provide tech report confirming system has a label dated Dec 2020. Provide tech report confirming system condition is satisfactory.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Satisfactory tech report provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
All fire-suppression and detection equipment and systems on board a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the attached nameplate, manufacturer's approved design manual, or as otherwise provided in any TSMS applicable to the vessel. Port side fire hydrant valve has excessive leak.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Valves leak fixed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency light in the pilot house not functioning.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: E-lighting fixed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crew member participates in fire-fighting drills and receives instruction at least once each month. The instruction may coincide with the drills, but is not required to do so. All crew members must be familiar with their fire-fighting duties, and, specifically how to: (1) Fight a fire in the engine room and elsewhere onboard the towing vessel. Provide corrective action plan on how company will ensure all crew members are properly trained.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Training given and drill conducted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. Fuel valve hydraulic lines penetrating the starboard side bulkhead are not air tight. Needs to fixed by end of date of receipt of 835.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 March 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Corrected same day.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. Port side window in E/R is cracked and needs to be replaced.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Side window replaced.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
ach towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Tests of alarm set points for main and aux engine were not performed. Provided evidence of their completion and logging.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Evidence provided of alarms being tested.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Survey report file
Issued 24 March 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures for reporting unsafe conditions and must have records of the activities conducted under this section. The owner or managing operator must maintain records of health and safety incidents that occur on board the vessel, including any medical records associated with the incidents. Upon request, the owner or managing operator must provide crewmembers with incident reports and the crewmember's own associated medical records. Broken weld on grating above forward ladder well was not reported. Vsl's CO2 system was accidentally discharged and not reported. Develop corrective action plan for reporting unsafe conditions.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Company policies updated and training given.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 5 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be capable of preventing all oil spills from reaching the water. MIs observed two automatic submersible pumps placed in the shaft seal stuffing boxes leading to hard piping overboard; oily water was present in the stuffing boxes. Remove submersible pumps prior to movement.
46 CFR 140.655
60C
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 February 2021
Resolution: ITV removed submersible pumps.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 February 2021
Resolved
There must be installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. MIs observed broken bilge pipe aft of engine room prior to manifold. Must be corrected prior to movement.
46 CFR 143.275
60C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 February 2021
Resolution: Repaired as designed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 5 February 2021
Resolved
Sources of electrical power. MI observed temperature and alarms for onboard generators inoperable. Port aux generator gauges inoperable. Provide technician report attesting to satisfactory installation with proper alarms and shutdowns.
46 CFR 143.230
60C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 February 2021
Resolution: Third party report received; all SAT.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 5 February 2021
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress. MIs observed E-lighting inoperable in E/R. Fix prior to movement.
46 CFR 143.410
60C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 February 2021
Resolution: Emergency lights replaced in E/R upper and lower decks. All Sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 5 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the position of the rudder(s) at each operating station. Fix prior to movement.
46 CFR 143.225(b)
60C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 February 2021
Resolution: Rudder indicator repaired by third party and operational steering test complete.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 5 February 2021
Resolved
Owner/Operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards. MIs observed lack of procedures for lock out/tag out and reporting of unsafe conditions. 1) Update company procedures 2) provide procedures on board 3) conduct training to all crew members.
46 CFR 140.510 (a)
16C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 5 February 2021
Resolved
Vessel must comply with MTSA requirements of 33 CFR 104. MIs observed vessel failed to conduct screening IAW VSP (as per 100% or IAW MARSEC Directive 104), conduct security drills (every 3 months), or conduct an annual security exercise. CSO to conduct training with VSO and provide a corrective action plan to address the aforementioned.
33 CFR 104
16C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2021