Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 April 2026.
Inspection history · 34
22 April 2026
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8353713
29 January 2026
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8305643
2 November 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8262350
22 October 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8022762
26 April 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7902229
18 March 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7874348
18 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7867001
17 January 2024
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7850700
4 August 2023
ISM Oversight · TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7767922
10 March 2023
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7641477
7 December 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7604205
2 October 2022
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7570009
12 September 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7557293
17 December 2021
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7369565
7 October 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7328559
19 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7261306
13 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7255158
8 February 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7137768
28 September 2020
COI Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7067351
24 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7063993
24 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7065013
30 June 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6991696
27 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6961816
6 April 2020
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6936012
17 March 2020
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6930750
14 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6908947
28 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6843338
16 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6839678
30 August 2019
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6802228
28 September 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6552543
28 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6552719
20 April 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6395903
20 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6395944
9 November 2017
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6303860
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 22 October 2024
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. Engine room alarm indication panel inoperative. Correct system to manufacturer specifications and provide attending MI with servicing technician report.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 November 2024
Resolution: Tech report provided attesting to the servicablity.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either automatic or battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours. Pilot house operating station emergency lighting did not illuminate during loss of shipboard power. Install lighting that sufficiently illuminates all pilot house egress routes.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 6 November 2024
Resolution: Verified during DEF CHECK
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 22 October 2024
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. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Stbd pilot house weather tight door gasket does not seal.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 November 2024
Resolved 6 November 2024
Resolution: Verified during DEF CHECK
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either: Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. No emergency lighting was found in the following living areas: crew berthing spaces and heads.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 November 2024
Resolved 6 November 2024
Resolution: Verified during DEF CHECK
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
Each pyrotechnic distress signal carried to meet this section must be stowed in a portable watertight container carried at the operating station. Portable watertight containers for pyrotechnic distress signals must be of a bright color and must be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high with “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Attending MI dicovered container with stowed pyrotechnics that not properly labeled.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 November 2024
Resolved 6 November 2024
Resolution: Verified during DEF CHECK
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry the survival craft specified in Table 141.305. Attending MI discovered Inflatable life raft with SOLAS A Pack crew muster list container with a broken and disconnected lanyard. Replace in kind.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 November 2024
Resolved 14 November 2024
Resolution: Photo provided lanyard attached to SOLAS A Pack
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 February 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical 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. Vessel failed to achieve full RPMs. Provide repairs to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 18 February 2024
Resolved 18 February 2024
Resolution: Received Tech Report; all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 March 2023
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter. 01 lifebuoys was found wasted and no longer in serviceable condition. Renew.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 March 2023
Resolution: Received new ring buoy on board.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 10 March 2023
Resolved
Oil filtering equipment shall be of a design approved by the Administration and shall be such as will ensure that any oily mixture discharged into the sea after passing through the system has an oil content not exceeding 15 ppm. Installation of the oily water separator does not correspond with Resolution MEPC.107(49); current installation is missing recirculation capabilities.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 April 2023
Resolved 21 May 2023
Resolution: Verified installed piping arrangements and conducted operational test of OWS.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Anti-fouling-System Certificate
Issued 10 March 2023
Resolved
The Administration shall require that a ship to which regulation 1 applies is issued with a Certificate after successful completion of a survey in accordance with regulation 1. Vessel does not hold an International Anti-Fouling Certificate; vessel must obtain certificate to conduct international voyages.
Action required: 702 - Prior to embarking on international voyage
Resolved 23 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel obtained certificate.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 10 March 2023
Resolved
Operations required to be recorded in the Oil Record Book shall be fully recorded without delay, so all entries in the book appropriate to that operation are completed. Bunker Delivery Notes were not available to verify corresponding Oil Record Book entries and fuel samples.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 March 2023
Resolution: Provided BDNs.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 10 March 2023
Resolved
The Oil Record Book Part I shall be completed on each occasion, on a tank-to-tank basis if appropriate, whenever machinery space operation covered under this part take place in the ship. Oil Record Book Part I was found missing entries to include: weekly soundings, internal tank transfers, use of OWS, and bunkering of fuel. Education was provided to the crew regarding the oversight and corrected during the inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 March 2023
Resolution: Provided education to the crew. Corrected during exam.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 December 2022
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's lifesaving and fire suppression and detection equipment complies with the applicable requirements of parts 141 and 142 of this sub-chapter and is in good working order.
The fire detection panel located in the bridge was found with three (03) fault alarms. Provide tech report proving system is fully operational.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 December 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted third party report attesting to the satisfactory repair and testing of the fire detection panel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 7 December 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation:
(a) Fathometer.
Vessel’s echo sounding device was found not operational during USCG annual inspection. Prove proper operation of the system to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 14 December 2022
Resolution: Electrical power source to the echo sounding device was restored which cleared the faults.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 December 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Multiple electrical systems were found with AC failure alarms showing i.e. MK1 digital gyro, BNWAS alarm panel,
etc. Prove proper operation of all electrical systems.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 14 December 2022
Resolution: Electrical power source to the bridge devices was restored which cleared the faults.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 7 December 2022
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of: (1) Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least 300 liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons per minute (gpm)).
Main fire pump did not deliver water at the desired psi or gpm. Additionally, the emergency fire pump was inoperable from the operating station.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 December 2022
Resolution: MI witnessed sat test of the main and emergency fire pump utilizing two hoses. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 7 December 2022
Resolved
MI noted both life raft hydro static release units were improperly installed. The sea painter was found shackled to the vsl structure preventing auto release.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 December 2022
Resolved 14 December 2022
Resolution: Crew corrected the deficiency on the spot. Cleared 10c.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 July 2021
Resolved
Upon review of Vessel Documentation it was discovered that the vessels Dry Dock examination had lapsed and COI expired 07JUN2021 and is invalid. No request for inspection has been made. At least 30 days PRIOR to the expiration of the COI the individual in charge of the vessel must notify the USCG, in writing, if the vessel will be required to be reinspected.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory DDX and ISE exams.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times.
Crew could not provide documentation of rescue boat davit annual inspection or five year inspection.
Vessel restricted to domestic voyage until proof of inspections are provided.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 October 2020
Resolved 28 September 2020
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
The vessel must be kept in a sanitary condition.
Vessel has a build up of food waste and garbage bags located on the 01 deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: received photos and confirmation from captain that receptacles on vessel have been emptied to pier.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid kit.
First aid kits found to be expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 October 2020
Resolved 6 April 2021
Resolution: medical kit onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Load Lines (including Exemption)
Issued 17 March 2020
Resolved
All vessels over 150GT operating outside the boundary line must have a valid Load Line Certificate.
The current load line mark does not meet the Short Term International Load Line certificate.
The vessel is restricted to operations inside the boundary line of the Port of New York.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 March 2020
Resolution: DNV-GL surveyor [name withheld], informed SEC NY that DNV-GL had given B NO 220 a postponment of the NC until 14JUn2020.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Safety Management Certificate (SMC/ ISM)
Issued 17 March 2020
Resolved
Vessel is required to maintain valid Safety Mangement Certificate.
There is no valid Safety Management Certificate onboard.
Action required: 702 - Prior to embarking on international voyage
Resolved 19 March 2020
Resolution: DNV-GL attended and conducted the audit and issued the vessel its ISM-SMC with 4 NCs to be cleared by 20Jun2020.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 27 September 2019
Resolved
Fixed Fire Extinguishing system must be inspected and tested as required by table 142.240. During function test of fixed Co2 system 30 second time delay activated at 46 seconds.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 September 2019
Resolved 27 September 2019
Resolution: Third party Hiller Systems installed new time delay and verified operation time dely activated at 33 seconds.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Continuous synopsis record
Issued 27 September 2019
Resolved
Any changes relating to the entries referred to in paragraphs 3.4 to 3.12 shall be recorded on the CSR. CSR and ISSC do not match Owner/Operator.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
Resolution: Please see MISLE activity 6839678
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Air Pollution Certificate (IAPP)
Issued 27 September 2019
Resolved
Ship Operators must also maintain records on board regarding their compliance with the emission standards and provisions of ANNEX VI. MDE'S engine technical file do not show proper P/N.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
Resolution: defer to class for final approval as they are the one that issued the vessel its IAPP. Vessel PN that was provided by EMD matches the list that is authorized for replacement IAW EIAPP.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 September 2019
Resolved
All pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp, name plate or other means visible to the crew. Data plates are on pressure vessels but not visible to crew.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2019
Resolved 27 September 2019
Resolution: ABS stated all pressure vessel have been labeled with MAWP
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 27 September 2019
Resolved
Rescue boat embarkation and recovery arrangements shall allow for safe and efficient handling of a stretcher case. Rescue boat has unsafe forward trim when supported by recovery harness.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel crew codnucted drill not IAW the company and ship policy at the time of inspection and resulted in an unsafe handling of the rescue boat with a stretcher inside. Crew shall be trained IAW copnay and ship safety policy for future inspections.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Standard discharge connection
Issued 27 September 2019
Resolved
Lines shall be fitted with a standard connection. Connection is present but does not fit piping arrangement.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2019
Resolved 27 September 2019
Resolution: ABS stated quick connect coupling removed and connection threaded directly to the nipple.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 September 2019
Resolved
There Must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Aft Steering compartment could not prove proper operation bilge pump. when bilge was filled with water from hose oil was mixed with water and could not be put over the side.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel hooked up the aft bilge section with a bucket of water and demonstrated the proper operation of the installed bilge system.