Inspection history · 19
11 August 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7981108
6 May 2024
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7895522
12 April 2023
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7658414
23 June 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7455157
16 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7157020
1 February 2021
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7134232
13 November 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5766906
5 June 2012
MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4340636
26 October 2006
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2808547
18 August 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2752219
30 June 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2408859
7 March 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2304997
2 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2123274
14 November 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 761890
8 November 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196737
21 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 763432
18 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 423793
12 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 111204
12 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196732
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 May 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. Marine Inspectors observed three hydraulic lines on the PORT and one line on the STBD winches dry rotted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 6 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided email with all hydraulic hoses replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Pressure vessel relief valves be tested twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Vessels crew were not able to provide pressure relief valves testing records to Marine Inspectors.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2024
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided certificates and installation of the valves for the air compressor
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 June 2022
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Marine Inspector observed fuel oil leak on the generator fuel pump. Repair/replace pump. 46CFR143.220(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: Received photos/videos of generator fuel oil pump with satisfactory repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 June 2022
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 degrees Celsius (428 degrees Fahrenheit), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Marine Inspector observed lagging installed on generator exhaust manifold not affixed to piping/missing. Attach lagging to exhaust manifold. 46CFR143.220(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: Received photos of satisfactory replaced lagging.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 23 June 2022
Resolved
The connections for flexible cable plugs and socket outlets must be designed to prevent unintended seperation. Marine Inspector observed four unsecured electrical plugs connections underneath bridge console and electrical plug for bilge pump and battery charger needs to be secured.46CFR143.400(i)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 July 2022
Resolved 8 July 2022
Resolution: Received satisfactory photos of plug securement.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 June 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with: (a) The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 701); and (b) 33 CFR parts 101 and 104, as applicable. Marine Inspector observed last recorded annual security exercise in 2020. Update security records with the 2021 exercise.46CFR140.660
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 July 2022
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: Received evidence of annual security exercise being conducted on 16DEC21.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 31 March 2021
Resolved
The portable fire pump must be self-priming, and power driven, with a minimum capacity of at least 80GPM at a discharge gauge pressure of not less than 60 PSI measured at the pump discharge.
Portable fire pump was not self priming with adequate pressure. Fire pump also had a priming hose ran to the top of the pump. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced pump and provided video and masters statement that it was self priming and of adequate pressure.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 31 March 2021
Resolved
Alarms must be visible and audible at each operation station.
Bilge Alarm was not visible at the operating station. Repair alarm to have a visible alarm to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 8 April 2021
Resolution: Received video of the alarm panel operating.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 31 March 2021
Resolved
Fuel systems for towing vessel MDE and SSDG must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system.
Company documented plan did not address when filters were changed. Company is required to update plan to reflect actual maintenance plan to ensure that it is meeting required intervals.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 8 April 2021
Resolution: Received updated maintenance plan addressing fuel plan.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 31 March 2021
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 140.640 assess operational risk and anticipate and manage workload demands and cover all items listed in this regulation.
Vessels navigation assessment does not cover all items such as Air draft to bridges, horizontal clearance, navigation hazards, traffic and updating barge configuration.
Company must verify and update navigation assessments for the vessel to ensure that all items listed are covered and updates are logged in the TVR.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 8 April 2021
Resolution: Received updated navigation assessment checklist until updated books are published.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 31 March 2021
Resolved
The TVR must include a chronological record of events as required by this subchapter. Including items in 46CFR140.915.
Vessel does not log all items as required by 140.915 in the TVR. Vessel must ensure all items are entered into the TVR.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 8 April 2021
Resolution: Received updated policies for logging items in the TVR.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 31 March 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least two portable battery powered lights. One in each location. Wheelhouse and Engine Room.
Vessel didn't have a battery powered light in wheelhouse
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 8 April 2021
Resolution: Received picture of each flashlight at each location.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 31 March 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet.
Vessels first aid kit had multiple expired items.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced first aid kit with a new one.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors
Issued 26 October 2006
Resolved
No fixed fire detection system in engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2006
Resolved 5 June 2012
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 26 October 2006
Resolved
No audible or visual alarm in engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2006
Resolved 5 June 2012
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
The vessel had no Type I PFD's onboard for the crew.(Vessel=46.5ft)
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2006
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
The vessel's navigational lights were household bulbs and not an approved type.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2006
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
The vessel had a fracture in the hull at the starboard stern corner.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2006
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Azimuth
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
Steering ram has a hydraulic fluid leak.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2006
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Marine Type Label
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
The vessel's fire extinguishers had no UL or CG approval placards.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2006
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
The vessel had excessive oil in the bilge and on the machinery in the engineroom.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2006
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
The vessel had no charts onboard for any area.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 5 June 2012
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
The vessel had no Light List or Notice To Mariners onboard for any area.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 5 June 2012
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
The vessel's ring buoys were all wasted and split along the seams.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2006
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 18 December 1998
Resolved
The vessel had no magnetic compass or swing meter onboard.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1998
Resolved 25 October 2006