Records from 2021 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 April 2026.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 24 July 2024
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. The navigation assessment must incorporate the requirements of pilothouse resource management of 46 CFR 140.640, assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands... Navigation assessment was not found onboard. Establish navigation assessment as per 46 CFR 140.635, document and record in the official logbook.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 August 2024
Resolved 26 August 2024
Resolution: Navigation assement added district wide to all ACOE vessels
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Conformance Test Report
Issued 24 July 2024
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Provide proof of enrollment in drug/alcohol testing program.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 August 2024
Resolved 29 July 2024
Resolution: Proof of DAPI provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 July 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. Light was found extinguished on 01 life jacket; replace with new.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 August 2024
Resolved 29 July 2024
Resolution: PFD Light replaced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 July 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. The following were found expired. Replace alcohol, and burn shield items with new.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 August 2024
Resolved 29 July 2024
Resolution: Alcohol removed, and burn gel replaced with new.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be inspected and tested, as required by table 142.240 of this section, in addition to the tests required by 147.60 and 147.65 of subchapter N of this chapter. Annual servicing on fixed CO2 system not completed. 46CFR142.240(a)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: C02 system serviced. (24JUL23)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. Clean all gaskets, and coamings on main deck flush scuttles to provide proper seal. 46CFR144.320(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 18 December 2023
Resolution: Gaskets cleaned, providing proper seal.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in table 141.370 or 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates. -- RIVERS -- 3 day, and 3 night. Visual distress signals not onboard.
46CF141.375
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 18 December 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry lifebuoys as follows... be marked in block capital letters with the vessel's name. All newly placed lifebuoys were not properly labeled. Labled in block capital letters.
46CFR141.360
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 18 December 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. 02 lights not attached aft of bridge. Properly attach lights to ring as per 141.360.
46 CFR 141.360
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 18 December 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel 79 feet or more in length must carry four life buoys. Both PORT and STBD main deck life rings found deteriorated. Replace with new.
46CFR141.360(3)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 18 December 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. 02 life jackets found with extinguished lights. Replace with new.
46CFR141.340(g)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Each distribution panel or switchboard on a towing vessel must be: totally enclosed and of the dead front type... Electrical panel in STBD plenum space found opened, with cover on deck. Properly secure cover.
46CFR143.560(a)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 18 December 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Fixed CO2 system must be ready for immediate operation. Safety pins are installed in the CO2 system that may prevent the system from activating when needed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: found to be in proper order.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Bilge system must have sufficient pumping capability to dewater a space. Unable to test the fixed bilge system. Provide portable dewatering pumps on board until system is proven to be operation and sufficient.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
All vessels over 400 GT must have a Non Tank Vessel Response Plan. Vessel did not have a NTVRP.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: vessel captain found approved plan at the operating station
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Must have a means to safely close valves to fuel supply tank outside the space. Vessel does not have a means to test fuel shut off valves installed in the fuel piping directly outside the fuel oil supply tank.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: vessel engineer found buttons located on outside of house on the port side to engage the fuel shutoffs
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that each crew member participates in a fire drill at least monthly on board vessel as if there is an actual emergency. Fire drills are not being conducted on vessel to familiarizer crew members with vessels unique set up and sytems.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: vessel will continue to run drils
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
The officer in charge of the navigational watch must conduct a navigational assessment PRIOR to getting underway that incorporates all the requirements listed in 46 CFR 140.635 and update as needed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: vessel master has new NAV assessment document and will fill out
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal working and living areas. Multiple emergency lights did not work during dead ship condition as well as some were missing covers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: bad wire found in captain estate room. all lights are operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Vessel required to have 04 ring buoys on board with retro-reflective tape and vessel name. At least 01 must have a life line secured around the body of the buoy. At least 01 must not have a line attached. At least 02 must have floating water lights attached via a corrosion resistant clip.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: ring buoys have been corrected
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket must have a life jacket light securely attached to the front shoulder area. 02 life jackets found in berthing area had expired lights.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: lights were replaced
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers on board must be securely stowed when not in use per 46 CFR 147.60. Multiple portable fire extinguishers, in excess of what is required, were found not secured creating a potential hazard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: extra fire extinguishers were removed from vessel
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
The Original COI must be framed under glass or other transparent material and posted in a conspicuous place on-board the towing vessel. The original COI was not on-board the vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
The tow wire must be frequently inspected and remain serviceable per 33 CFR 164.76. The tow wire on the port side inboard winch was severely crushed exposing the inner core.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: tow wire replaced