Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 15 August 2025.
Inspection history · 66
15 August 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8210552
19 March 2024
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7881848
25 October 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7814347
1 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7678663
24 June 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7486285
15 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7412338
7 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7407417
1 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7302129
30 August 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7340591
29 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7250609
9 June 2020
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6974067
20 December 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6877082
2 April 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6654380
3 October 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6554318
31 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6528607
8 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5850451
1 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5845180
20 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4960710
21 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4820664
21 March 2013
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4553977
23 August 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4439207
14 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4344367
11 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4270495
27 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4231790
25 October 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4179727
13 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4120802
15 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4045900
27 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3981546
3 January 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3919571
12 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3981182
8 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3907521
9 November 2010
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3889081
6 July 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3797075
29 May 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3755562
16 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3663735
3 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3576560
8 January 2009
Administration
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3390982
4 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3357275
25 May 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3219315
16 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3212112
12 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3104329
21 September 2006
Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2784636
24 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2374206
29 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2094324
13 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2067693
28 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2024625
29 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978007
4 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1870513
31 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1667709
22 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 136797
1 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 145086
12 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 49855
12 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 497200
11 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 21730
10 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38260
29 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 36397
9 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 19640
20 September 1997
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1119414
20 September 1997
MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1119417
26 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 407232
23 August 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 667530
22 August 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 97912
15 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 97206
28 July 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 53238
29 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 103968
27 February 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 102889
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 24 June 2022
Resolved
Towing vessel must be equipped with an operational marine radar. The new radar installed inboard is not operational.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 June 2022
Resolved 25 June 2022
Resolution: Received TPO report attesting to proper operation of the radar onboard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 1 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel was aground and reported damaged due to hurricane Ida. Vessel shall make repairs as required.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 30 November 2021
Resolved 20 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel made repairs as required to the satisfactoin of ABS.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel has penetrations in structure. Vessel to provide corrective action within 14 days.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2020
Resolved 21 April 2021
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to repair and requirement for 3 month test. Special note added to vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
The strength of each component used for securing the towing vessel to the tow and for making up the tow is adequate for its intended service. Starboard H-bit is damaged. Provide corrective action plan within 14 days and repair must be completed prior to towing along starboard side.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2020
Resolved 17 November 2020
Resolution: Received report attesting to the H bit being fixed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protections must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to the crew. There are no railings or grab rails on exterior walkways. Vessel must provide corrective action plan within 14 days.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2020
Resolved 15 October 2020
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to hand rails.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery locations: Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM. Provide generator sets with tachometers and submit documentation within 14 days.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2020
Resolved 15 October 2020
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to tachs be placed on the generators.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. PML lights were expired or missing from multiple lifejackets. Inspector witnessed replacement.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 23 September 2020
Resolved 23 September 2020
Resolution: Crew members attached proper lights on life jackets.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 2 April 2019
Resolved
A VESSEL MUST BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IN SUCH MANNER AS TO AFFORD
PROTECTION AGAINST HAZARDS TO LIFE, PROPERTY, AND
ENVIRONMENT. VESSEL'S MOORING LINE BROKE CAUSING THE
VESSEL TO DRIFT INTO A BARGE FLEET CREATING A 4" X 8"
SIZE HOLE IN THE VESSEL'S BOW CAUSING WATER INGRESS IN
THE FIRST PORT SIDE WING TANK. PRIOR TO MOVEMENT,
IDENTIFY ROOT CAUSE OF MOORING FAILURE, AND PROVIDE
TEMPORARY REPAIR PLAN AND TRANSIT PLAN TO A REPAIR
FACILITY TO EFFECT PERMANENT REPAIRS.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 2 April 2019
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: Received ABS report stating that repairs are completed and a satisfactory leack test with Dye penetrant was conducted.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 21 September 2006
Resolved
Life ring not marked with name of vessel
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 October 2006
Resolved 9 November 2010
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 21 September 2006
Resolved
Retro material on 2 jackets need to be cleaned or replaced
Due 22 October 2006
Resolved 9 November 2010
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights
Issued 21 September 2006
Resolved
Replace batteries in PML on one life jacket
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 October 2006
Resolved 9 November 2010
4 July 2003Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1870513
28 January 2004Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2024625
13 May 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2067693
24 May 2005Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2374206
12 November 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3104329
16 April 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3212112
25 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3219315
4 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3357275
3 June 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3576560
16 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3663735
29 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3755562
6 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3797075
12 December 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3981182
27 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3981546
13 August 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4120802
25 October 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4179727
27 December 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4231790
11 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4270495
23 August 2012Routine · role: Cargo Recipient · activity 4439207
1 April 2016Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 5845180
31 August 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6528607
29 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7250609
30 August 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7340591
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.