Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 26 September 2025.
Inspection history · 19
26 September 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8241946
20 August 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8214331
29 July 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7969821
27 June 2024
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7989606
18 October 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7810599
21 October 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7566922
19 August 2022
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7552640
9 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7446789
16 August 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7288472
21 October 2020
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7081801
18 May 2020
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6952611
22 August 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6791705
15 August 2019
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6784239
6 November 2018
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6575662
28 August 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6525418
1 September 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6257153
17 February 2017
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6526276
20 November 2016
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6045336
25 August 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5983154
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 September 2025
Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be carried for each person on board. * Four adult lifejackets are unusable.
* Persons permitted reduced to 47 (normally 51 persons). Passengers reduced to 45.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 October 2025
Resolved 2 October 2025
Resolution: Owner/Operator provided proof of appropriate number of life jackets.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 18 October 2023
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician once every five years. Vessel does not have a Radio Safety Certificate. Obtain certificate from FCC licensed technician.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 November 2023
Resolved 2 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel rec'd certificate.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 August 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but no more than 6 feet, securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. On a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip. Properly attach waterlight to ring buoy and properly configure lifeline to ring bouy. Provide evidence to marine inspector
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 September 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel properly configured life ring
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 16 August 2021
Resolved
Portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Inspector found forward extinguisher not properly charged, found excessive corrosion at the base and bottom of the aft (machinery) extinguisher. Provide evidence from a certified person/company of recharge or replacement of the forward extinguisher. Provide evidence from a certified person/company of hydrostatic test or replace aft extinguisher.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 September 2021
Resolved 25 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner provided evidence of purchase of new extinguishers
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 August 2021
Resolved
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit a sternlight. Vessel all around white light was inoperable. Repair/replace light to the satisfaction of marine inspector. Vessel is restricted to daytime operations only until resolved.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed new light.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 16 August 2021
Resolved
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Vessel could not produce evidence of logged fire drills and training. Develop logbook to the satisfaction of marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 August 2021
Resolved 23 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner established new logbook
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 16 August 2021
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection the owner shall be prepared to test and make available for inspection all items in the ships outfit to determine that they are fit for the service intended. Inspector observed broken preventer cable on the rescue platform. Renew cable to the satisfaction of marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 August 2021
Resolved 23 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner installed new cable preventer
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 August 2019
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. The alcohol testing devices on board the vessel were found to have expired in 2017. Crew must replace the test strips to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 August 2019
Resolution: Vsl rep provided pictures of new alcohol test strips.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 15 August 2019
Resolved
All operator licenses required by this subpart must be readily available for inspection. Master was unable to produce FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit. Vessel operator must provide proof of the operator's license to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
47 CFR 80.175
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 August 2019
Resolution: Vsl rep provided documentation of marine radio operator permit held by the master.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 August 2018
Resolved
A power driven vessel U/W shall exhibit a masthead light fwd. Mast head light is extinguished, make repairs to light prior to operating at nigh/reduced visibility.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 August 2018
Resolution: VSL owner provided pictures of fwd mast night operating .
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Vessel Captian could not prove any employees have passed pre-employment chemical testing
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 December 2016
Resolved 12 December 2016
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Vessel Captain could not locate the information for the consortium or the Employee Assistance contact information
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 December 2016
Resolved 12 December 2016
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 20 November 2016
Resolved
Vessel was operating improperly, Vessel did not have a Master onboard while conducting operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 November 2016
Resolution: Verified proper licensed master and crew as per COI.