Inspection history · 65
21 March 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8074500
11 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7848360
13 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7285423
13 August 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7285472
16 October 2020
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7102083
27 March 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6650842
22 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6110560
13 October 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6021876
10 November 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5761229
25 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5199634
7 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5176885
4 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4767247
18 September 2013
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4717911
6 September 2013
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4708188
15 August 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4690771
10 May 2013
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4590159
12 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4376547
15 November 2010
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3891873
16 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3364268
22 September 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2786299
21 September 2006
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2784159
21 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2784344
29 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2444244
21 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2406380
20 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2396975
13 May 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2356975
6 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2318367
5 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2287188
16 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2248168
20 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2200394
24 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2030562
23 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2011504
28 January 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996479
2 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1895027
29 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2011493
10 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1704396
23 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1637344
8 November 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 49926
26 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1056761
25 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1522342
7 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 770023
20 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 205635
11 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 92117
6 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 110604
13 December 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 74276
13 December 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 147811
19 April 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 150278
5 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 13417
4 May 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 759586
3 May 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 205632
2 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 19207
1 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 146923
8 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 21415
31 August 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 759533
14 July 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 205634
29 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 205633
29 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 759553
14 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 184203
7 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181653
7 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 373398
29 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 71734
29 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 215638
3 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 87495
15 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160036
9 February 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 84809
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. MI witnessed 3-4 inches of oil and water in the bilge.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Oil was cleaned from bilge and washed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. MI witnessed the prime mover leaking oil on both generators and the generator coils covered in soot and oil.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Coils were cleaned
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 March 2025
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: MI witnessed E/R egress light is not working properly and all the staterooms do not have any emergency lighting or phosphorescent tape.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Emergency lighting in E/R was replaced
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. MI witnessed the STBD Main Diesel Engine panel not working properly and unable to run machinery.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Panel fixed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: Be maintained to ensure proper operation. MI identified 3 broken sight glasses on both main engine cooling water tanks.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: sight glass tube replaced
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 March 2025
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. MI witnessed a leak from the flanking rudder fitting on the back deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: leak was repaired
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 21 March 2025
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. MI witnessed the steering pin on the STBD ram loose with movement while operating.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: New pin was installed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 March 2025
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. MI observed battery tray cover on Port generator missing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: tray cover was replaced
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. MI observed the breakers for the Main Switchboard was not labeled.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: breakers labeled
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 21 March 2025
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. UPV relief valves were not tested.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: valves test report provided
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature. MI observed the port generator cooling water gauge broken.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: gauge replaced
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems required must be approved by the Commandant. Fire Extinguisher and mounting bracket must be in good condition. MI observed wastage of the mounting bracket to the fwd deck fire extinguisher.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: new bracket installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. MI observed 2 bulkhead penetrations from FWD Compartment entering FWD Void and E/R Space without being sealed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Stuffing installed
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
The two required means of escape must be widely separated and, if possible, at opposite ends or sides of the space. Means may include normal and emergency exits, passageways, stairways, ladders, deck scuttles, doors, and windows. MI observed FWD Ladder with wastage on the bottom rung.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Replaced frame and bottom 2 ladder rungs
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. MI observed protective grates above steering rams loose and missing mounting brackets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Grating brackets installed
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of each towing vessel must maintain the required navigational-safety equipment in a fully-functioning, operational condition. MI observed the rudder indicator not working properly.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Rudder indicator working properly
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 21 March 2025
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.
MI observed severely corroded cover sealing plate on installed Type II MSD.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Cover plate replaced
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies UL 1275 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter. MI observed flammable storage cabinet doors unable to be secured. Flammable storage locker was removed from vessel.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Locker removed from vessel
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. MI observed 40-B fire extinguisher mounted to the side of the flammable storage cabinet. Fire extinguisher was adequately relocated.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: reinstalled in new location
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 13 August 2021
Resolved
Prior to getting underway, and giving due consideration to the prevailing and expected conditions of the trip or voyage, the officer in charge of the navigational watch for a towing vessel must ensure that:(a) The barges, vessels, or objects making up the tow are properly configured and secured;(b) Equipment, cargo, and industrial components on board the tow are properly secured and made ready for transit;(c) The towing vessel is safely and securely made up to the tow; and (d) The towing vessel has appropriate horsepower or bollard pull and is capable of safely maneuvering the tow.
Prior to carrying cargo, provide proof of completing the above mentioned checks for at least the last 5 voyages. To be cleared by the CG marine inspector, TPO or TPO approved internal surveyor.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 August 2021
Resolution: Received requested documentation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 27 March 2019
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from
accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and
liquids insofar as practicable. Found 5-6 inches of oily
water beneath the fuel manifold. Prior to movement,
empty and clean the bilge space of oil.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 April 2019
Resolved 29 March 2019
Resolution: Oil removed, bilge cleaned.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 27 March 2019
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked
on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25
millimeters (1 inch) high: ‘‘WATERTIGHT DOOR—KEEP
CLOSED’’ or ‘‘WATERTIGHT HATCH— KEEP CLOSED.’’
Watertight door markings missing on both sides of the
main deck watertight doors.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 April 2019
Resolved 29 March 2019
Resolution: Proper markings made on all watertight doors, both sides.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 March 2019
Resolved
The frame or support of a B-V semi-portable extinguisher
fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise
permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to
prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. B-V
unsecured on the second deck.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 March 2019
Resolved 29 March 2019
Resolution: Industrial strap installed, B-V well secured.