Inspection history · 89
1 June 2026
Vessel Attendance · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8385268
3 April 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8341569
23 March 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8098301
23 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8098366
22 October 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7812392
16 May 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7701892
9 May 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7738665
23 March 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7655972
23 March 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7658986
20 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7611430
27 September 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7567087
9 May 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7446734
12 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7429599
26 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7418939
26 March 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7422726
22 July 2020
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7013265
10 July 2020
TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7002747
26 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6361615
31 January 2018
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6351691
26 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5853713
20 January 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5800569
16 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5186356
29 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4873555
11 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4801659
24 October 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4740908
11 October 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4733510
4 September 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4728271
4 June 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4620046
23 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4093551
6 May 2011
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG Heartland District · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4017092
11 April 2011
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3983606
11 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4198784
6 December 2010
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3907834
11 February 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3678766
21 December 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3653399
14 April 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3455090
4 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3374248
27 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3415403
17 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3331792
5 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3093954
22 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2937300
12 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2937061
23 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2758267
6 July 2006
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2704192
7 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2586203
16 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2552379
11 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2598909
1 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2584886
14 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2493909
23 June 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2399995
6 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2254303
3 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2252805
28 September 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2206967
27 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2049578
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989579
21 December 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1730367
24 December 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1477400
16 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 9603
16 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43117
10 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 286175
10 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 286176
27 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 49192
4 September 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4850
11 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 60977
7 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 106283
2 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 52256
17 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 85259
16 June 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 792471
7 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 536050
13 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 109412
21 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 758662
20 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 199083
20 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 399781
12 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 14398
26 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 674743
23 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 41263
23 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 439198
17 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 120594
22 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 376724
28 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 48658
28 November 1994
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1396210
1 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 674726
19 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 674727
20 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 371530
22 September 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89390
9 September 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 653132
1 September 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 48920
1 September 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 107313
7 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 124845
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 3 June 2026
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM. Both Generators were missing the RPM gauges. A special consideration to use the Hertz meters was removed from the COI. Install gauges and test to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2026
Resolved 4 June 2026
Resolution: The RPM gauges were installed and cleared by the TPO.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 1 June 2026
No resolution recorded
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces. The vessel's port and starboard emergency shutdown was inop. Repair the push buttons and test.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 March 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:(2) Be suitable for route and service; Vessel reported port main engine secured itself due to entangled propeller. Please provide diver report and TPO report attesting to safe operation of propulsion machinery and complete steering system.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 25 March 2025
Resolution: Received dive report and TPO report.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
Propulsion Machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings and electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation and be suitable for route and service. Vessel will be brought to Baton Rouge AOR with assist tug. Top shaft in the starboard gear needs to be replaced to the satisfaction of the CG/TPO.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 13 April 2023
Resolution: MSU Baton Rouge received TPO and tech report attesting to repaired gearbox with attached photos and report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 May 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufactures design manual. The fire detection system was not operable, crew was unable to power the system.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: The technician tested the fire panel and found it to be shorted out. The fire panel and 03 inoperable strobe/horns were replaced. System was tested and operational upon completion of repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 May 2022
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. The fuel hoses between the piping and the main engines and generators were rated for air service only and not for fuel service.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: hoses were replaced with fuel rated hoses.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 May 2022
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine RPM gauge. The RPM gauge for the starboard main engine was broken.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: RPM was replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 10 May 2022
Resolved
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. The batteries in the radio room were found unsecured.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Batteries were secured to the deck with straps.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 May 2022
Resolved
The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to operate the primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems for which they are responsible, and to do so under normal and emergency conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, responses to alarms and restoration of propulsion and steering in the event of failure. On May 9, 2022, while navigating the Mississippi River the vessel lost power to the port main engine and generator.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: The valves from the forward port and starboard fuel tanks were in the closed position and the day tank ran out fuel for the port main and generator.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 9 May 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure all bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Oil was observed to be pooling underneath both main engines and generators, within the shaft alleys, and throughout the engine room. Additionally, oil soaked rages and diapers were found throughout the engine room and steering gear room. Clean pooling or and rags to satisfaction of CG or TPO.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: The standing oil and oily rags were cleaned from the engine roomand steering gear room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 9 May 2022
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. The generator windings on both the port and starboard generator were found covered in oily grime, clean windings to the satisfaction of attending CG or TPO.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: The windings on the port and starboard generator were cleaned.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 9 May 2022
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. When the crew started the starboard generator the prime mover blew a piston rod outside the crank case.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: The prime mover on the starboard generator was replaced in-kind.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 May 2022
Resolved
Fuel filters must be replaced in accordance with manufacturer's requirements or the vessel's TSMS, if applicable. The Marine Inspector witnessed fuel filters were not changed monthly in accordance with manufactures or TSMS instructions. Maintenance records showed that fuel filters were being changed every 1.5 to 3 months.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: Ship's crew conducted training on TSMS procedures for fuel/oil filter replacement maintnance intervals and crew replaced all fuel/oil filters per TSMS.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 May 2022
Resolved
flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. The flammable locker was found completely full of flammable material and being partially closed by a plastic line. Additionally, 05 gasoline containers were found stored outside of the storage locker. Ensure all flammable materials are properly stored when not in use.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: The flammable materials were removed from the flammable locker and the locker was placed out of service.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 May 2022
Resolved
At least one lifebuoy must have a 60 foot lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. The line attached to the life buoy wasn't properly secured around the body of the life buoy.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: Lifeline was properly attached to life-buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 May 2022
Resolved
Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy. The light on the port side life buoy wasn't properly attached and the light was inoperable.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: The floating light was replaced and the line was properly attached to lifebuoy.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 9 May 2022
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. The handrail on the port side second deck was found with a broken stanchion and damaged deck framing.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 June 2022
Resolution: Received TPO addressing correction of broken handrails, stanchion, and deck.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 April 2022
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 experienced a loss of propulsion on main diesel engine due to a gear box malfunction in the vicinity of MM 103 with 05 barges in tow. Vessel is continuing to MM 108 to receive mechanic to conduct repairs and issue tech report. Conduct repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 April 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 March 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205: 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 sucked line up in to their props, losing propulsion on their stbd engine. Remove, and test operational condition of the propulsion system to the satisfactory of CG Marine Inspector or TPO.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 9 April 2022
Resolved 26 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel TPO and surveyor sent in dive reports, the line was removed and surveyor condocted operational test of propulsion, all sat.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 September 1994
Resolved
RING BUOYS NOT STOWED IN IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE POSITIONS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1994
Resolved 19 October 1994
Documentation
Issued 20 September 1994
Resolved
WRITTEN RECORD DESIGNATING PERSON IN CHARGE OF OIL TRANSFERS NOT AVAILABLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1997
Resolved 7 May 1997
Documentation
Issued 20 September 1994
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES ON BOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 January 1997
Resolved 22 January 1997
Unknown
Issued 20 September 1994
Resolved
PIC NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE/TRAINED IN DUTIES AND FEDERAL LAWS PERTAINING TO OIL TRANSFER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 January 1997
Resolved 22 January 1997