Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 March 2026.
Inspection history · 25
11 March 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8324430
18 September 2025
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8236642
15 August 2025
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8210902
15 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8214625
1 July 2025
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8173911
6 March 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8089647
14 January 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8051307
18 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7914469
19 March 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7881536
8 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7683468
22 March 2023
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7660053
8 June 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7472226
22 March 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7416862
4 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7188790
31 March 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7166085
11 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7110481
27 February 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6911629
8 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6678214
28 March 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6651356
20 September 2018
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6545240
22 March 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6376303
18 April 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6127048
2 March 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6097919
17 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6016563
3 March 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5826663
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 August 2025
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel.
The vessel experienced unusual vibrations when cranking the engines. A diver reported that the No. 3 propeller was bent. The vessel should proceed to Superior Shipyard for repairs.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 August 2025
Resolution: Received photos of repairs.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 14 January 2025
Resolved
All passenger ships shall have the position continuously and automatically provided to all radiocommunication equipment included in initial distress alert. GPS was not provided in the main radio.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 January 2025
Resolved 16 January 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep showed evidence of GPS configured into radio and provided a technicians report as well.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 January 2025
Resolved
Exhaust piping installations must not leak from any connections. Two exhaust leaks were found in the P/S forward exhaust pipes. To be completed by next DD.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 March 2025
Resolved 7 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed pictures of repiared exhaust leaks which were inspected by ABS. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 19 March 2024
Resolved
A self priming, power driven fire pump must be installed on vessels more than 65ft. Fire pump leaked while in operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 March 2024
Resolved 20 March 2024
Resolution: New pump and motor installed, witnessed test.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 19 March 2024
Resolved
A hatch exposed to weather must be watertight. Engine access hatches were actively leaking.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 March 2024
Resolved 20 March 2024
Resolution: Hatches resealed and hose test complete.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 19 March 2024
Resolved
Vessels must have interconnected fire detection system installed in all enclosed spaces. No detection was found in state and rudder rooms.
46CFR181.405(c)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 March 2024
Resolved 6 April 2026
Resolution: MI verified all fire detection systems in state rooms and rudder rooms were tied into the fire detection system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. MDE #4 exhaust hanger bracket is cracked.
46CFR182.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep provided photographic evidence of welded exhaust bracket.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner for adequate protection. Stbd Fifi piping leak.
46CFR182.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep provided video and photographic evidence of repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
Piping, valves, and fittings in a fire main system must comply with subpart G, part 182 of this chapter. Port fire monitor is not letting out any water. inoperbale.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep provided video and photographic evidence of repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
For a vessel to operate with a standby endorsement the vessel must have a fire monitor with a minimum flow rate of at least 500 gallons per minute. Fire monitor system inoperable. Must be operational prior to acting as a standby vessel.
33 CFR 143.405(a)(12)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2022
Resolved 19 April 2022
Resolution: Fire Monitors have been repaired and are operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation serving the protected space and engines prior to the release of the extinguishing agent into the space. Pressure switch that shuts down power to MDE's inoperable. Requires replacement.
46CFR 181.410(b)(10)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2022
Resolved 30 March 2022
Resolution: Tech came out and corrected presseure switch issue and fully tested the Co2 system with ABS in attendance. See uploaded report in documents.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
Each class I door on a vessel in ocean service must be designed to withstand a head of water no less than 10 feet. Seal on watertight door going into the engine room was found to have a gap in seal at the top of the door. Seal requires replacement.
46 CFR 170.270(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2022
Resolved 25 March 2022
Resolution: Seal replaced. Verified in person.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 27 February 2020
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine revolutions per minute(RPM) must be provided for all propulsion engines installed in the vessel. The gauges must be readily visible at the operating station. The #2 RPM gauge does not read correctly when operating in reverse.
46 CFR 182.410(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Repaired RPM gauge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 February 2020
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved IAW 161.010. Must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. One ring life buoy with a waterlight attached had water leakage inside the waterlight which was soaking the battery.
46 CFR 180.70(d)((1) & (2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Purchased new ring buoy waterlight.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 February 2020
Resolved
Each ring buoy shall be fitted with four beckets located at equidistant points about the body of the buoy. One ring life buoy was missing one becket for the grab line.
46 CFR 160.050-4 (d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Purchased new ring buoy.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
Hatches leading to engine room, rudder room, and passenger space are not watertight. Gasket material needs replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: Gasket material replaced on doors.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
Brackets on CO2 suppression system line in engine room are missing in the engine room space. Line needs secured with brackets.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: CO2 lines were secured with brackets
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
Fuel Pressure line on the #1, #2, and #3 MDE and fuel line on the STB Generator not secured with brackets. Secure fuel line with missing brackets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: Fuel pressure lines secured with brackets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
# 1 , #3, and #4 MDE exhausts have cracks in the exhaust piping.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: exhaust cracks were welded and repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
Fire main gasket is developing a leak. Fire main will need serviced to secure leak.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: Gasket replaced fire main no longer leaking
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
03 Life Buoys were water-logged.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Provided email with purchase receipt.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
Replace alcohol test strips.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Provided emailed pictures of new strips.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
Run drills with newly reported personnel.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Provided training to crew member.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Potential Emergency Situations ID Procedures
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel did not have Emergency Broadcast Placard posted. Required to provide and post emergency broadcast placard in the pilothouse.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 March 2016
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided picture of Emergency Broadcast Placard posted in pilothouse.