Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 24 July 2025.
Inspection history · 17
24 July 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8191219
18 June 2024
Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7937806
29 September 2023
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7800485
15 June 2022
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7635889
7 September 2021
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7306264
5 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7306734
24 June 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7221391
1 September 2020
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7048906
20 June 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6720048
17 June 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6716716
10 June 2019
Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6709169
13 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6540066
19 June 2018
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6581928
8 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6236080
30 June 2017
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6191510
11 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6143921
14 June 2016
Initial Certification · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · MTSA Verification · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5907366
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo tank vent system
Issued 24 July 2025
Resolved
Cargo tanks in which Grade A, B, or C liquids are to be transported shall be fitted with either individual pressure-vacuum relief valves which shall extend to a reasonable height above the weather deck or shall be fitted with a venting system consisting of branch vent lines connected to a vent header which shall extend to a
to a reasonable height above the weather deck and be
fitted with a pressure vacuum relief valve. P/V valve on
no.4s Cargo tank is not operating as designed and is
openly venting. Vessel is also required to keep shutoff valve to VCS in "open" position. 46 CFR 32.55-25
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 July 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence of P/V valve replacement and testing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 July 2025
Resolved
Ground indicators must be at the vessel's ship's service generator distribution switchboard for the normal power, normal lighting, and emergency lighting systems. Ground indicators on distribution panel were not functioning. 46 CFR 111.05-23(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 August 2025
Resolved 4 August 2025
Resolution: Received repair invoice and photo of working ground detector lights; all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 July 2025
Resolved
Approved portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be installed in accordance with table 1 to § 34.50-10(a). Portable fire extinguisher #1 on cargo deck has broken nozzle. 46 CFR 34.50-10
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 August 2025
Resolved 4 August 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence of repair; all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 July 2025
Resolved
No flexible cord may be used except: (1) As allowed under Sections 400.10 and 400.12 of NFPA 70; and (2) In accordance with Table 400.4 in NFPA 70. Flexible extension cords used for fridge and freezers in pump room did not meet NFPA 70. 46 CFR 111.60-13(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 August 2025
Resolved 4 August 2025
Resolution: Cleared.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Danger areas
Issued 24 July 2025
Resolved
The boundaries of regulated areas must be indicated by barricades, other devices, or by painted areas on the vessel. Vessel did not have benzene danger sign IAW 46 CFR 197.535(c). 46 CFR 197.535(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 August 2025
Resolved 4 August 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence of Benzene sign installed IAW requirements; all sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Load Lines (including Exemption)
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
The ILLC shall not be delivered to the ship until the surveyor has certified that the marks are correctly and permanently indicated on the ship’s sides.
The barge load line markings did not correspond correctly with the issued load line certificate.
//46 CFR 42.07-5//
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2024
Resolved 23 July 2024
Resolution: MIs cleared deficiency upon temporary satisfactory punched load line. Load line to be permanently repaired in dry dock.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
Each oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above shall maintain an Oil Record Book Part I. Entries shall be made in the Oil Record Book on each occasion, on a tank to tank basis if appropriate, whenever any of the following machinery space operations take place on any ship to which this section applies— (1)-(6).
The ORB Part I is not being properly maintained.
//33 CFR 151.25//
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2024
Resolved 23 July 2024
Resolution: MIs observed satisfactory ORB Part I entries.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use.
STBD aft life ring has a hole.
//46 CFR 199.190(a)//
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2024
Resolved 23 July 2024
Resolution: MI observed repair of life ring hole.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
Each fire extinguisher shall be marked with a number and the location where stowed shall be marked in corresponding numbers in at least 1/2 inch figures.
The fire extinguishers and stowage locations were not marked with corresponding numbers.
//46 CFR 35.40-25//
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2024
Resolved 23 July 2024
Resolution: MI observed correct labeling of fire extinguishers.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
Provision must be made to guard against liquids rising in the venting system to a height that would exceed the design head of a cargo tank or fuel-oil tank. It may be made by high-level alarms or overflow-control systems or
other, equivalent means, together with gauging devices and devices and procedures for filling cargo tanks.
The high-level indicating device on the fuel tank was inoperable.
//46 CFR 56.50-85(a)(11)(ii)//
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2024
Resolved 23 July 2024
Resolution: MI observed operational meter stick on fuel tank.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
An oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above, shall also maintain an Oil Record Book Part II. Entries shall be made in the Oil Record Book on each occasion, on a tank to tank basis if appropriate, whenever any of the following cargo/ballast operations take place on any oil tanker to which this section applies— (1)-(11).
The ORB Part II is not being properly maintained.
//33 CFR 151.25//
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2024
Resolved 23 July 2024
Resolution: MIs observed satisfactory ORB Part II entries.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Cargo record book
Issued 18 June 2024
Resolved
To have a Certificate of Inspection or Certificate of Compliance endorsed to carry NLS cargo, a ship must have (1) If U.S., a Cargo Record Book.
Vessel does not have a cargo record book.
//46 CFR 153.490(a)//
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2024
Resolved 23 July 2024
Resolution: MI verified Cargo Record Book onboard.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 5 October 2023
Resolved
The cargo pumps shall be designed and installed to minimize the danger of sparking. Special care shall be exercised in the design of packing spaces in order to secure ample depth and accessibility of glands. Where cargo pump shafts pierce gastight bulkheads, stuffing boxes with readily accessible gastight glands shall be provided... The weather tight caps for both cargo pump 90 degree angle drives were corroded and had pin holes allowing for vapor entry. Make effective repairs in accordance with manufacturer's specifications prior to cargo operations. 46 CFR 32.50-1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 October 2023
Resolved 5 October 2023
Resolution: Ordered two caps for the angle drive pumps prior to commencing operations. All sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 5 October 2023
Resolved
All U.S.-flag vessels which engage in domestic voyages
by sea (coastwise and intercoastal voyages) shall be
subject to the applicable provisions of this part except
the following...Barges of less than 150 gross tons. Vessels engaged exclusively in voyages on waters within the United States or its possessions and which are determined not to be “coastwise” or “Great Lakes” voyages. The aft starboard rake "goose-neck" vent was missing its cover, allowing for water entry. Make effective repairs in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 46 CFR 42.03-5 (b)(1)(iv)-(v)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2023
Resolved 3 November 2023
Resolution: Received photos of attached gooseneck lid.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 October 2023
Resolved
Maintenance of system integrity through compliance with the applicable system requirements (IEEE, NEC, IEC, etc.) to which plan review has been approved. Multiple deck mounted electrical conduit brackets were broken near engine room. check all brackets to ensure they are intact properly fastened. Make repairs in accordance with specifications.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2023
Resolved 3 November 2023
Resolution: Received photos of newly installed electrical conduit brackets. All sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
When a power-driven vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and exhibit the lights prescribed in Rule 23.
Unable to determine operation of navigation lights due to fire IVO navigation light wiring. Prove operation prior to movement.
33 CFR 83.24(b)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: Damaged wiring replaced. Conducted operational test of navigation lights. Test SAT.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
Electrical installations on vessels must ensure protection of crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards.
The electrical installations in the crew accommodation, bathroom, messroom and galley (including the navigation light wiring) appear to be damaged from a galley fire. Repair/replace to the satisfaction of a qualified electrician and the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 31.35-1
46 CFR 111.01-1
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: All damaged wiring replaced. Megger test report and letter from GMR electrical supervisor received attesting to satisfactory installation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
One emergency outfit is required for all manned tank barges. Each emergency outfit shall have one self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)...having at a minimum a 30-minute air supply...and a spare charge.
A SCBA was used while extinguishing a galley fire.
46 CFR 35.30-20(b), (c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: SCBA bottle replaced with new bottle.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
The owner, master, or person-in-charge of a tank vessel must ensure that portable extinguishers are inspected and maintained IAW NFPA 10.
Portable extinguishers were used to extinguish a galley fire.
46 CFR 31.10-18(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: Both fire extinguishers replaced. Service report received dated 9/28/21.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
All crew spaces are to be constructed and arranged in a manner suitable to the purpose for which they are intended and so that they can be kept in a clean, workable, and sanitary condition.
Crew accommodations, bathroom, messroom and galley not habitable due to galley fire.
46 CFR 32.40-60(b)
46 CFR 32.40-15
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: All manned spaced were stripped to bare metal, pressure washed, and cleared of smoke residue. Insulation, paneling, and equipment replaced in kind.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
Bulkheads of galleys shall be of "A" Class construction.
Structural fire protection of galley damaged due to fire. Ensure proper protection in accordance with vessel's approved structural fire and safety plan, to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 32.57-10(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: All insulation was replaced in kind and bulkhead penetrations were properly sealed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 22 July 2021
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances and arrangements on tank vessels must be IAW subchapter W(Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements). Each liferaft or group of liferafts must be arranged for float-free launching. The arrangement must ensure that the liferaft or liferafts, when released and inflated are not dragged under by the sinking vessel.
Port and starboard liferafts' painter line is connected to vessel rather than hydrostatic release.
46CFR31-36.1 46CFR199.130(c)(7)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Liferafts painter line connected properly to weak point for the hydrostatic release.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 July 2021
Resolved
All tank vessels are subject to the regulations contained in subchapter J(Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. Each cable entering a box or fitting must be protected from abrasion and each cable entrance in a damp or wet location must be made watertight by a terminal or stuffing tube.
Shore connection boxes was loosely covered with duct tape and plastic with shore connection routed through access door.
46 CFR 31.35-1 46 CFR 111.81-3(C)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Shore tie connection box modified to meet standards.