Inspection history · 72
14 May 2026
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8444708
20 April 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8352986
8 April 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8333074
25 March 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8344148
25 February 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8072380
28 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8025865
18 January 2024
MTSA Verification · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7848142
26 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7297057
24 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6378801
14 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6355845
22 January 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6341266
3 November 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6300378
14 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6042084
21 April 2016
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · Administration · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5859451
10 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5856961
3 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5852596
5 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5810575
2 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6017472
12 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5110064
8 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5082434
19 December 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5055814
28 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5013350
26 September 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4992467
9 September 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4979353
5 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4588432
25 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4565470
27 December 2012
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4506929
24 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4475658
26 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4156227
18 June 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3780219
5 May 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3732597
14 January 2010
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3667257
1 November 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3705079
24 October 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3794473
25 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3444156
25 January 2009
Administration
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3399997
16 October 2008
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3346520
13 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3345860
15 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2962161
15 June 2007
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2962558
14 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2968070
12 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2974662
19 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2655864
8 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2762016
14 November 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2535716
31 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2480510
10 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2508920
24 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2227611
10 September 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2192279
25 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2013881
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989563
24 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1882845
16 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1887589
15 August 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1663883
15 August 2002
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1664021
6 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1631943
26 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1628781
30 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 37319
11 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 12189
13 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 73609
25 November 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 284560
4 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89619
15 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 41345
29 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 161211
21 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 684326
12 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1120
1 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 684319
30 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43853
18 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 361689
14 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 361625
22 September 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 318661
6 August 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 317755
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
COASTAL MARINE CONTRACTORS LLC. failed to comply with EAP requirements.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2026
Resolved 20 July 2026
Resolution: COASTAL MARINE CONTRACTORS LLC. was found to be in compliance with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) requirements.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
COASTAL MARINE CONTRACTOS LLC. Failed to comply with random testing requirements.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2026
Resolved 20 July 2026
Resolution: COASTAL MARINE CONTRACTORS LLC. was found to be in compliance with random testing requirements.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
COASTAL MARINE CONTRACTORS LLC. failed to have chemical testing program in place.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2026
Resolved 20 July 2026
Resolution: COASTAL MARINE CONTRACTORS LLC. was found to have a chemical testing program in place and in compliance with applicable regulations.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
COASTAL MARINE CONTRACTORS LLC. failed to conduct proper post casualty drug testing.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2026
Resolved 20 July 2026
Resolution: COASTAL MARINE CONTRACTORS LLC. was found to have proper post-casualty drug testing in place in accordance with regulatory requirements.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. mi witnessed emergency fuel shut of valve on the port side is inoperable.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 25 February 2025
Resolution: Repaired valve
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. MI noted excessive water and oil was witnessed in the bilge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 February 2025
Resolution: Oil and water removed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
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. MI witnessed the lube oil line leaking at the fittings.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 February 2025
Resolution: Oil line and valve replaced
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. MI witnessed electrical box with exposed wiring and open ended wires.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2025
Resolution: Installed proper cover
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. MI witnessed battery not in the proper box and secured.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2025
Resolution: Removed and covered junction boxes
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
Master's responsibilities. The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering persons from the water, responding to onboard fires and flooding, or responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment. MI witnessed that the vessel has not conducted drills or training in the last year.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2025
Resolution: Conducted drills and training
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy. MI witnessed that the lanyard to be made with floating line that is ultra violet resistant and allows the light to float based on approval of 161.010.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2025
Resolution: Installed new line
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
Each life float and rigid buoyant apparatus must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, a painter, and floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010. MI witnessed that the float light line was short and not of proper material.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2025
Resolution: Installed new line
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security relating to shipowners liability
Issued 28 October 2024
Resolved
Any vessel over 300 gross tons using the navigable waters of the United States, or any port or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, including any such vessel using a deepwater port or other offshore facility subject to the jurisdiction of the United States is required to maintain a valid Certificate of financial responsibility (COFR.) Vessel was found to be operating commercially without a valid COFR. Vessel POC must show proof of valid COFR to continue operations.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 January 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failure and fire and shock hazards. MI identified failed port generator battery charger failure. Vessel was using temporary battery charger to maintain proper start battery requirements. Replace installed battery charger to the satisfaction of marine inspector. 46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Recieved photograph attesting to proper installation of new battery charger.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sounds signals in accordance with 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Vessel unable to properly display appropriate navigational lights for intended route. Install appropriate navigational lights in accordance with CFR. Vessel restricted to Rivers route until appropriate navigational lights are installed. 46 CFR 140.720
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 January 2024
Resolution: Received photos attesting to the installation and operation of the nav lights
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. MI identified misaligned port main engine clutch air component. Provide evidence to proper installation or repair to marine inspector. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2024
Resolved 26 January 2024
Resolution: Received email from S&S [name withheld] attesting to satisfactory operation of the air valve and air bar on the port gear box.
Lifesaving › Emergency Outfit › Fire ax
Issued 25 November 2000
Resolved
NUMEROUS LIGHT GUARDS WERE MISSING THROUGHOUT THE VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 December 2000
Resolved 14 November 2005
Resolution: deficiency not evident during this exam. note that lifesaving is an inappropriate system spec for this deficiency.
Documentation
Issued 14 October 1993
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE AN OIL POLLUTION PLACARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 October 1993
Resolved 18 October 1993
Documentation
Issued 14 October 1993
Resolved
THE VESSEL'S C.O.F.R. WAS NOT ON BOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 October 1993
Resolved 18 October 1993
Navigation
Issued 6 August 1987
Resolved
MISSING COPY OF INLAND NAVIGATION RULES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 August 1987
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Fire Fighting
Issued 6 August 1987
Resolved
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON VSL HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AS REQUIRED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 August 1987
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 August 1987
Resolved
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL IN BILGES .
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 August 1987
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Fire Fighting
Issued 6 August 1987
Resolved
FIXED FIRE SYSTEM HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED AS REQUIRED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 August 1987
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past