Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 January 2026.
Inspection history · 16
20 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8299073
7 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7646800
12 October 2022
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7576202
12 January 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7379050
1 December 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7360737
22 September 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7062794
15 May 2020
Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection · ORV Letter of Designation
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6953946
21 November 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6860214
30 April 2019
Annual Survey · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · MARPOL Annex IV Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6672874
23 July 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6488431
29 November 2017
Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6322158
21 November 2017
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6311056
12 July 2017
MARPOL Annex IV Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6206504
27 June 2017
MARPOL Annex IV Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6188146
2 June 2017
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6162488
17 May 2017
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6148332
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 7 March 2023
No resolution recorded
Every vessel equipped with an inflatable survival craft must have approved placards or other cards containing instructions for launching and inflating inflatable survival craft for the information of persons on board posted in conspicuous places by each inflatable survival craft. Vessel's launching instructions were not legible.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 March 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 7 March 2023
No resolution recorded
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Guard on hydrolic motor is forward compartment is wasted and not adequatly protecting rotating machinery.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 March 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 March 2023
No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems. Vessel's port generator is down awaiting parts.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 March 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 7 March 2023
No resolution recorded
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”, unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant OCMI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 March 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 7 March 2023
No resolution recorded
Footholds, handholds, ladders, and similar means provided to aid escape, must be suitable for use in emergency conditions, of rigid construction, and permanently fixed in position, unless they can be folded, yet brought into immediate service in an emergency. Recommended vessel install step leading to ladder to aid passenger escape.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 March 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 March 2023
No resolution recorded
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with § 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation, galley, and machinery spaces. Vessel does not have interconnected fire detection system. Vessel to submit a written plan to the OCMI on how it will meet this requirement within 30 days.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 April 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 7 March 2023
No resolution recorded
Lifeboat and rescue boat release gear must be operationally tested under a load of 1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment whenever overhauled or at least once every 5 years.Vessel tested davit at 1 times total mass.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 March 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 7 March 2023
No resolution recorded
On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length operating on protected waters, a rescue boat approved under approval series 160.056 is acceptable in meeting the intent of this section. On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters operating on exposed or partially protected waters, a rescue boat approved under approval series 160.156 is acceptable in meeting the intent of this section. Vessel's rescue boat does not comply with applicable regulations.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 March 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 March 2023
No resolution recorded
All unfired pressure vessels must be installed to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI. The design, construction, and original testing of such unfired pressure vessels must meet the applicable requirements of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. Pressure vessel tested did not comply with applicable subchapter.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 March 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26ft, a visual and audible alarm must be provided for each normally unmanned space. Bilge alarms in the starboard Jet Room and starboard forepeak were inoperable. Make repairs prior to departure.
46 CFR 182.530
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: MI witnessed test of both bilge alarms.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
All exposed hazards such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by cover, guard, or rail. Starboard generator did not have guard over pulleys. Make repairs prior to departure.
46 CFR 177.970
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: Guard placed back in service.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be water tight. Hatches serving the starboard forepeak and starboard jet room had damaged gaskets. Make repairs prior to departure.
46 CFR 174.220
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: Gaskets were replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
All exposed hazards such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by cover, guard, or rail. Both main engines did not have guards over vibration dampers.
46 CFR 177.970
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Yellow grated covers were installed over both vibration dampeners the the port and starboard main engines.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
If the handle to the fuel shutoff valve at the tank is located inside the machinery space, it must be located so that the operator does not have to reach more than 12 inches into the machinery space and the valve handle must be shielded from flames by the same material the hull is constructed of, or some noncombustible material. Provide valve shielding to protect operator in case of fire in the generator space.
46 CFR 182.455
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Aluminum deflectors installed in the generator space to shield personnel from heat source when operating port and starboard fuel shut off valves.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
Fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least one inch high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation.
46 CFR 185.608
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Fuel shut off valves marked with location and manner of operation outside of hatch containing valves.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
Each life buoy must be in accordance with subchapter "Q". The retro tape on both port side life buoys is worn and no longer reflective.
46 CFR 185.70
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: Retroreflective tape replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. COI was not posted for passengers.
46 CFR 176.302
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: COI posted in wheel house by lounge area.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
The stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. The stability letter was not posted at the operating station.
46 CFR 176.302
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: Stability letter posted in wheelhouse.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
The following tests and inspections must be carried out weekly on a vessel: visually inspected to ensure readiness for use; engine must be run ahead and astern for not less that three minutes; each battery for starting must be brought up to full charge. Weekly checks on the rescue boat were not conducted since the last week of November, even though vessel was in operation early January 2022. Rescue boat was tested and inspected during annual inspection this date.
46 CFR 185.720
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 January 2022
Resolved 12 January 2022
Resolution: Rescue boat was tested and inspected during annual inspection this date.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
Each rescue boat must be inspected monthly, using the manufacturer's instructions to make sure it is complete and in good order. No monthly inspections have been carried out on the rescue boat for December 2021 or January 2022 using manufacturer's instructions required by 46 CFR 185.702. Rescue boat was tested and inspected during annual inspection this date.
46 CFR 185.722
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 January 2022
Resolved 12 January 2022
Resolution: Rescue boat was tested and inspected during annual inspection this date.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
There must be no protrusions in means of escape that could cause injury, ensnare clothing, or damage life jackets. The emergency escape ladder serving the port berthing area had multiple portable fans mounted to the ladder rungs and other gear blocking the ladder.
46 CFR 177.500
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 January 2022
Resolved 12 January 2022
Resolution: Crew cleared the space during the inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 26 September 2020
Resolved
Operator must be prepared to conduct tests of fire main system.
The discharge piping of the fire pump was ruptured spraying water into the space. Make repairs to piping as needed to correct the deficiency.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 November 2020
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Repair was inspected SAT. Piping was replaced and pump housing was renewed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 July 2018
Resolved
Fixed gas fire extinguishing system does not operate as designed.
46 CFR 181.410
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 November 2019
Resolved 30 July 2018
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 23 July 2018
Resolved
Both fire dampers in both engine rooms do not operated properly.
46 CFR 182.465(h)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2018
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 23 July 2018
Resolved
Both fire dampers for generator auxiliary space can not be seen for inspection and it is unknown if they operate properly. Must provide a means for inspecting dampers.
46 CFR 182.465(h)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 July 2018
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 July 2018
Resolved
Port and Stbd aft axillary space bilge alarms are inop. Any alterations to the bilge system must be submitted to the Marine Safety Center (MSC) for approval.
Accomplish prior to next DD
46 CFR 176.700
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2019
Resolved 30 July 2018
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 July 2018
Resolved
Properly install dead ended cable in approved junction boxes for future expansion.
46 CFR 183.200
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2018
Resolved 30 July 2018
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 July 2018
Resolved
Remove extension cord and properly install cable to motor controller for NITROX (nitrogen generator) system water pump.
46 CFR 183.200
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2018
Resolved 30 July 2018