Records from 1994 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 29 December 2025.
Inspection history · 70
29 December 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8284737
31 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8199085
28 October 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8025635
23 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7954968
13 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7895641
5 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7845611
18 May 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7715847
23 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7674416
5 March 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7648356
17 February 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7638425
2 February 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7631084
9 January 2023
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7620774
4 January 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7616699
4 January 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7624066
25 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7517745
23 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7212463
11 December 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6912866
4 April 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6656181
13 February 2019
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6629783
9 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6472897
10 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6389022
6 January 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6334322
30 November 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6316143
31 October 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6298563
28 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6114966
23 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6101991
4 November 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5758922
10 June 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5149569
10 June 2015
Marine Casualty Follow Up · Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5149719
8 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5082434
25 September 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5005762
12 August 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4684144
15 November 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · Administration · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4487608
22 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4271970
5 October 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4166398
14 January 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3926507
6 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3915137
8 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3893805
8 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3893826
14 May 2010
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3738094
6 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3391305
19 June 2008
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3241267
31 May 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3656739
20 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3277008
8 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2955503
25 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2944449
5 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2702279
13 June 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2679962
13 June 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2714259
9 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2644923
30 March 2006
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2612706
29 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2698707
20 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2473421
15 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2315351
29 June 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2117282
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1990496
13 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1733549
4 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1670776
14 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1616696
30 December 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 69614
18 December 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 72437
27 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 151133
2 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11290
2 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 126295
1 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 42348
10 July 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 757754
30 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 162031
30 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196452
5 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 116979
28 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 60628
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 4 January 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Watertight integrity of hull compromised at port bow. Make interior spaces adjacent to hull damage accessible for inspection and crop and renew all damaged hull plating to good metal IAW NVIC 07-68.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 January 2023
Resolution: Space pressed up to 1.25 PSI and tested for leaks utilizing soapy water. Pressure held for 5 minutes with no visible leaks. Test sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 4 January 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels not subject to the provisions of 33 CFR part 26 or 33 CFR 164.72 must have a Very High Frequency-Frequency Modulated (VHF-FM) radio installed and capable of monitoring VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16, except when transmitting or receiving traffic on other VHF-FM channels, when participating in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), or when monitoring a channel of a VTS. The VHF-FM radio must be installed at each operating station and connected to a functioning battery backup. VHF radios on vessel inoperative. Repair as required.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 January 2023
Resolution: Radios re-attached to power source.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 4 January 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Engine tachometers inoperative. Repair as required.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 January 2023
Resolution: Tachometers reconnected to transducers
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 4 January 2023
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Engine room bilges have an accumulation of oil present. Engine have multiple oil leaks being covered with rags. Repair engine leaks and remove oil in bilges as required.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 February 2023
Resolved 17 February 2023
Resolution: Accumulated oil and sludges removed from bilges.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 4 January 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Fuel tank hatches along the starboard side of vessel are no longer watertight and tap is being used to keep water from entering tanks. Replace watertight hatches with new.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 February 2023
Resolved 19 January 2023
Resolution: Repaired leaking water tight hatches.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage Cert.
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel does not have a valid COFR.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 April 2019
Resolution: Rcvd conformation e-mail from NPFC that the [name withheld] (VIN 558549) is in compliance with the COFR regulations. We have received an application and a valid insurance guaranty. Our reference number is 878925-21.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (controllable pitch)
Issued 30 March 2006
Resolved
M/V City of Red Wood has a broken clutch
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 April 2006
Resolved 30 April 2006
Resolution: Repairs were conducted on the broken clutch.
4 September 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1670776
13 January 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1733549
29 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2117282
15 March 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2315351
20 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2473421
29 March 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2698707
20 April 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 dead · activity 3277008
31 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3656739
6 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3391305
6 December 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3915137
5 October 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4166398
25 September 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 5005762
23 February 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6101991
6 January 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6334322
10 April 2018Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6389022
9 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6472897
23 May 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7212463
4 January 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7624066
5 March 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7648356
23 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7674416
18 May 2023Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 7715847
13 April 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7895641
23 April 2024Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7954968
28 October 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8025635
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source:
IIR, through 2026.