Inspection history · 63
21 May 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8141048
4 April 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7890052
20 April 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7672495
8 September 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7554555
3 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7242971
29 September 2020
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7071782
7 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5852019
13 November 2015
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5762653
23 January 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6012631
15 January 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5061720
30 December 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5049362
3 November 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5021115
25 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4907732
1 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4762515
27 September 2012
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4451753
13 August 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4410022
3 April 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4278298
18 August 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · MARPOL
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3828537
5 February 2010
Spot Check (Safety) · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3681328
4 February 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3675821
14 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3346582
8 August 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3292915
9 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3181144
12 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3118622
28 November 2007
Damage Survey · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3105653
27 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3107357
24 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2919990
21 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2912153
21 April 2007
Uninspected Other · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2914063
12 April 2007
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2906810
12 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2909674
8 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2839834
13 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2759594
20 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2648694
13 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2463702
18 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2337831
27 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2300300
24 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2280004
13 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2268066
24 August 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2175313
4 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2266645
14 May 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2072033
29 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2055485
10 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2245965
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989578
2 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1912905
7 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC KEY BISCAYNE (WPB 1339) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1616033
21 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1598367
10 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1493444
22 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 152837
9 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 277712
28 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 130695
21 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 67867
7 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156708
23 December 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15037
9 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 177087
23 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 109326
8 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 16290
20 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 91265
22 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163064
6 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 37788
4 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 224087
3 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 23575
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 April 2024
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquids into the machinery space. A fuel leak was discovered at the governor on the port propulsion engine. Make affective repairs prior to vessel resuming operations.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: Repaired seal for fuel governor, op test sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE FITTED WITH A GENERAL ALARM THAT: (3) HAS INSTALLED, IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREA WHERE BACKGROUND NOISE MAKES A GENERAL ALARM HARD TO HEAR, A SUPPLEMENTAL FLASHING RED LIGHT THAT IS IDENTIFIED WITH A SIGN THAT READS: "ATTENTION GENERAL ALARM-WHEN ALARM SOUNDS OR FLASHES GO TO YOUR STATION"
INOPERABLE FLASHING RED LIGHT IN THE ENGINE ROOM. REPAIR FLASHING RED LIGHT.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 May 2023
Resolved 5 May 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence via video showing new red flashing strobe installed in engine room to supplement general alarm.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
EMERGENCY LIGHTING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL INTERNAL CREW WORKING AND LIVING AREAS.
INOPERABLE EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR THE LADDERWELL LEADING TO THE WHEELHOUSE. REPAIR EMERGENCY LIGHTING.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 May 2023
Resolved 28 April 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence via photograph of new emergency lighting installed in ladderwell leading to the wheelhouse.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
MACHINERY SYSTEMS MUST BE DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE TOWING VESSEL AND SAFETY OF PERSONS ONBOARD UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
PORT SIDE, MAIN DECK FIRE STATION SUPPLY VALVE IS
LEAKING WATER THROUGH THE VALVE STEM WHEN PRIMED. REPAIR/RENEW GATE VALVE TO ENSURE NO WATER IS LEAKING AROUND THE VALVE WHEN IN USE.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 May 2023
Resolved 31 May 2023
Resolution: Port side main deck fire station supply valve replaced.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST HAVE A RELIABLE MEANS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION WHEN AN EMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTS OR AN ESSENTIAL SYSTEM DEVELOPS PROBLEMS THAT REQUIRE ATTENTION.
VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE A MEANS OF CONDUCTING AN OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE ALARM SET-POINTS FOR:
1. Main Engine Low Lubricating Oil Pressure,
2. Main Engine High Cooling Water Temperature,
3. Auxiliary Generator Engine Low Lubricating Oil Pressure,
4. Auxiliary Generator Engine High Cooling Water Temperature.
5. Low Hydraulic Steering Fluid Levels
ALARMS MUST BE VISIBLE AND AUDIBLE AT EACH OPERATING STATION.
PROVIDE A RELIABLE MEANS TO TEST THE ALARM SET-POINTS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 May 2023
Resolved 29 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel satisfactorily completed alarm testing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 September 2022
Resolved
(a) Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Starboard generator is inoperable due to water in the oil in the prime mover.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 October 2022
Resolution: Generator/prime mover has been repaired and is operating properly.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
(01) WTD Forward hold, (02) WTD Galley, and (02) WTD Engine Room; all doors are not watertight and need adjusting and/or steel repair. All gaskets have been replaced, but doors are not sealing properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 January 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Chalk tested all WTDs; All Sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Engine exhaust leaks on Starboard generator prime mover and Starboard main diesel engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 January 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Ran machinery; exhaust leaks repaired.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
A 3" hole in deck forward of starboard bitts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 January 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Insert plate installed and tested with pressure water spray test; All Sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Gouge and weld fractured weld in forward hold at starboard side top at frame 1 & 2.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 January 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Weld repaired and tested using pressure water spray test; All Sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Vessel doesn't have any visual distress signals onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 January 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: 6 day/night Visual distress signals are onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 November 2021
Resolved
Fire detection system not operating properly; showing a fault in the system.
46 CFR 142.330(2).
Fire Detection System Requirements. The system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufactures manual.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 10 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: Fire Detection System fixed and tested operational.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 10 November 2021
Resolved
Gasket material on WTD's wasted.
46 CFR 144.320(b)
Watertight or Weather-tight integrity. Closure devices must be provided for deck house or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. The devices must be suitable for the expected route.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 10 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: Gaskets replaced on WTDs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 10 November 2021
Resolved
Excessive oily waste in bilges.
46 CFR 142.220(a)
Fire Hazards to be minimized. All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 10 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: Bilges cleaned out and satisafactory.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 10 November 2021
Resolved
46CFR143.410(a)
Shipboard Lighting. Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided with crew working and living areas.
Various engine room lights out.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 January 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: Lighting has been fixed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 10 November 2021
Resolved
46CFR144.605
Ventilation. Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings in to such spaces.
Vessel was built in 1975 and does not have ventilation closures.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 January 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel has canvas for ventilation covers.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Conductor
Issued 8 August 2008
Resolved
Port generator malfunctioned, vsl will replace with new generator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 August 2010
Resolution: While conducting an IIE on vessel, the port generator was observed to be operating properly.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 28 November 2007
Resolved
Rudder bent due to grounding
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 December 2007
Resolution: Repairs to rudder made at Southwest Shipyard Houston, TX
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 12 April 2007
Resolved
Vessel ran over ICW MM 354 ATON green #43.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 April 2007
Resolution: Received faxed attestation from Port [name withheld] and dive record from T&T Marine Salvage attesting that the hull is structurally sound with no integrity issues and that the vessel has conducted a gear test (steering & motor). Vsl released