Inspection history · 29
24 January 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8301819
24 January 2026
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8313009
18 December 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8285289
24 January 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8064219
26 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8050975
5 June 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7926853
17 August 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7546426
15 August 2022
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7535216
21 July 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7546363
7 March 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7404515
21 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7263253
20 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7201586
14 April 2021
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7174964
14 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7178476
20 January 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7127846
15 October 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7077714
10 October 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7076303
10 October 2020
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7077980
26 December 2019
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6879201
27 September 2019
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6824635
5 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6704407
5 June 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6705036
6 March 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6637196
5 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6563171
25 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6548456
18 September 2018
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6550184
28 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6544908
26 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6366013
18 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6326138
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 January 2026
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on-board under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel experianced a engine fire on the starboard main diesel engine turbo. Replace turbo as discussed to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. The vessels TPO has the option to clear this deficiency with notification to the local OCMI within 72-hours in accordance with CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 January 2026
Resolution: Replaced turbo in kind.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master must ensure that all persons on board a towing vessel comply with the health and safety plan. Crew member did not provided any visitor's orientation standards to the CG upon coming on board. Master gave training to crew to ensure procedures are followed IAW vessel's health and safety plan.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 March 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Cleared prior to departure.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards, including but not limited to: Potable water supply. Health and Safety plan does not include a section for potable water.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 March 2022
Resolved 11 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided an amendment to the health and safety plan which included potable water supply IAW 46CFR140.510
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
Flammable or combustible products on board a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. If a storage room is provided, it may be any room or compartment that is free of ignition sources. Portable propane tanks for soldering/brazing being stored in a closet in the engine room, provide proof of no ignition sources, ie: lights, electrical outlets; to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 March 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Space is verified to have no electrical wiring or other sources of ignition in it.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
Flammable and combustible liquids used as fuel for portable auxiliary equipment must be stored in An independent tank meeting the requirements of subpart 58.50 of Part 58 of this chapter; provide proof that construction of gasoline tank meet all requirements of 46CFR58.50.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 March 2022
Resolved 31 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep engaged ITVNCOE regarding the intent of 46CFR58.50 and NCOE agreed the intent has been met.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
No person may operate any vessel equipped with installed toilet facilities unless it is equipped with: An operable Type II or III device that has a label on it under § 159.16 or that is certified under § 159.12 or § 159.12a. Vessel's MSD system did not have a label plate indicating USCG approval. Prior to discharging any sewage into any US waterway.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided documentary evidence which satisfies the requirement
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
Cylinders must be protected from all sources of heat which may cause the cylinders to be heated to a temperature higher than 130 °F. Oxy/Acetylene bottles stored in engine room next to generator. Provide proof that compressed gas cylinders are being stored IAW 46CFR147.60.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Bottles and cart were moved to an adjacacent space and secured with a bracket.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 May 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 143.400(a) - 60c - Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel lost power from their starboard generator while underway. Provide certified technician's report attesting to proper operation to the satisfaction of the issuing marine inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel submitted report from port engineer and technician from Rio Marine attesting to repairs and proper operation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 April 2021
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation.
Vessel suffered an inadvertent shut down of the centerline MDE that resulted in a loss of propulsion.
Provide root cause analysis, corrective action taken and operational testing to be cleared by USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 April 2021
Resolution: Completed sat replacement of engine w/ operational checks.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
Means to stop fans and close openings. The vent closure next to the starboard generator and the vent closure behind the starboard main engine are inoperable from the closed position. Make vent closures operable to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 April 2021
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Received an Email from the Master verifying the Vent Covers def was corrected. See Docs
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
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Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 April 2021
Resolved 26 April 2021
Resolution: Provided proof of installed PFD placards on closets containing PFDs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 October 2020
Resolved
STRB MDE LOSS OF PROPULSION
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 October 2020
Resolved 15 October 2020
Resolution: Engine was replaced in kind. Witnesseed satisfactory operation and alarm testing.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on distribution panels are required to be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Breaker 32 in panel P2-3 not labeled. Breaker required to be labeled.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 January 2020
Resolution: Breaker properly labeled.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures, fires, and shock hazards. Three exterior light fixtures (port stern, starboard stern, and 4th deck aft bulkhead) had been disconnected from vessel wiring, wiring was capped with twist connectors and exposed to weather. Dead ends required to be protected against accidental shock in wet environments.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 January 2020
Resolution: Wires properly protected against accidental shock.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting required to be battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours. Emergency lighting fixtures (2 in galley & 1 in tool room) failed to remain energized after approximately 10 minutes of operation. Fixtures to be serviced and tested to prove sufficient duration.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2020
Resolved 20 February 2020
Resolution: Batteries were replaced in emergency lighting identified above and all emergency lighting fixtures on board vessel. Vessel master provided signed letter attesting to the battery replacements.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. Stairwell between main deck and first deck above main deck fitted with doors on either end. Although doors are fitted with glass, emergency lighting in space on main deck and upper deck insufficient to illuminate stairwell. Properly install emergency lighting meeting 46 CFR 143.410(b).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 February 2020
Resolved 20 February 2020
Resolution: An emergency lighting fixture was installed at the top of the stairwell between the main deck and first deck. A photo of installed emergency light provided as well as a signed letter from the vessel master attesting to the new installation.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 30 January 2020
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. Be visible and audible at each operating station. Bridge alarm, visible and audible, were not activating during testing. Prove proper operation of bridge alarms to the satisfaction of the CG marine inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 January 2020
Resolution: Corrected during inspection to the satisfaction of the attending MI
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. MI found remote fuel shutoff valves not operation correctly. Prove proper operation of all valves closing to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 January 2020
Resolution: Corrected during inspection to the satisfaction of the attending MI
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
The port exhaust fan burned out which tripped its breaker causing the main panel breaker to trip resulting in the
loss of throttles.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 July 2019
Resolved 30 January 2020
Resolution: Company replaced the fan assembly which was found broken and had caused fan motor to jam and tested the fan without further incident.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 11 October 2018
Resolved
Demonstrate to attending CG Marine Inspector that the following alarms meet the performance criteria in stated cite: port main engine low lube oil pressure, port man engine high cooling water temperature.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 November 2018
Resolved 2 May 2019
Resolution: Company proved they test required alarms for the port main engine
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 11 October 2018
Resolved
Demonstrate the testing of required engine alarm set points for port main engine.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 November 2018
Resolved 2 May 2019
Resolution: Company demonstrated that they could test required engine alarm set points.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel lost port main due to a thrown piston. Conduct repairs/replacements to the satisfaction of the USCG.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 September 2018
Resolved 11 October 2018
Resolution: Port main engine replaced.