Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 March 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.4 ft × 22.0 ft × 5.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 59 / net 40
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBOURG DRY DOCK & SERVICE · BOURG, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portGALLIANO, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 9 March 2026 · expires 30 April 2027
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it40 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
59 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Inspection history · 27
18 March 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8327929
31 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8198638
17 January 2025
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8064946
12 October 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7807520
17 August 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7537531
9 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7348257
29 July 2021
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7272065
19 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7201161
17 July 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4931327
5 September 2013
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4706686
17 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4381771
14 June 2011
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4044391
13 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4119340
5 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3960492
2 March 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · Administration · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3956168
10 May 2006
MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2645902
10 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2003815
30 January 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1998864
30 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1980222
17 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 665441
27 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 35319
27 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196997
16 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 756227
15 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 32485
15 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 203195
18 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1530
6 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 47310
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 31 July 2025
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The vessel did not have a health and safety plan onboard.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 September 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 31 July 2025
Resolved
Relief valves on pressure vessels must be tested in accordance with 46 CFR 143.245. Pressure vessel relief valves must be tested twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. The relief valves on the pressure vessels had not been tested since 2019.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 August 2025
Resolution: Received proof of new safety relief valves.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 31 July 2025
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Both main propulsion shafts did not have a suitable guard installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 August 2025
Resolution: Received proof of new guards over the shafts.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 July 2025
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Vessel's lifebuoys did not have the vessel's name.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 3 September 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Tow vessel must have a reliable means to obtain main engine RPM and auxiliary generator engine RPM. Vessel did not have a reliable means to obtain RPM readings for main and auxiliary engines.
46 CFR 143.230
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel sent photographic evidence of new RPM gauges installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for hull penetrations which may allow water to enter the vessel. The closure device for engine room was substandard steel and did not close properly.
46 CFR 144.320
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided photographic evidence that the hole in the door is repaired.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Rails or equivalent must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. No rails were installed on the main deck.
46 CFR 144.800
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided picture documentation of new rails installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Two lifebuoys must be fitted with two waterlights and one lifeline. Vessel had two lifelines that were used to attach the waterlights on port and starboard lifebuoys.
46 CFR 141.360
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 29 July 2021
Resolution: Vessel corrected ring buoys prior to leaving.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 May 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the 50% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 August 2021
Resolved 29 July 2021
Resolution: Vessel completed COI inspection.