Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 1 May 2025.
Inspection history · 89
1 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8126397
30 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8126769
24 October 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8024125
1 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8012510
14 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7849349
14 January 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7850044
5 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7845445
13 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7838849
13 December 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7846542
30 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7831561
30 November 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7831684
3 November 2023
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7814093
25 October 2023
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7814114
30 September 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7800973
26 February 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7642105
21 July 2022
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7514588
9 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7503364
20 September 2021
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7343179
10 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7254689
9 July 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7254187
6 January 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7120665
6 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7130191
5 November 2018
Initial Certification · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6583797
23 January 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6342601
12 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6332411
17 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6148642
6 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6083669
10 November 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6040652
2 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5193334
3 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4946794
30 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4906776
20 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4819932
14 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4800186
27 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4795920
2 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4780485
28 October 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4762898
15 September 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4985503
28 August 2013
MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4719748
16 June 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4653990
10 December 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4502446
26 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4495809
7 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4485546
19 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4270177
26 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4154357
18 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4157039
9 January 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3936639
23 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3917375
12 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3853438
10 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3848891
19 August 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3828277
19 August 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3831696
19 July 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3803589
13 July 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3794275
5 July 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3787425
25 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3681632
25 November 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3649830
16 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3397864
29 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3372907
9 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3344500
14 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130807
14 January 2008
Deficiency Check · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3138368
6 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2900213
5 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2884172
18 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2879500
23 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2806604
22 August 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2757611
14 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2773053
25 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2907505
16 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Violation Case Coordination Center · Activity 2464746
21 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2416277
19 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2337542
18 April 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MIDET EAST BANK DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2336510
3 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2628466
2 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2163056
30 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1972361
14 December 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1719506
26 March 2002
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1599977
9 January 2002
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1481776
26 December 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1475566
5 October 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 172527
19 September 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 42792
22 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 100126
7 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15082
17 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 53504
11 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 110515
1 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 141117
10 June 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 102901
14 October 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 319094
30 April 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1293665
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel reported crack on port side hull near the gear box. Provide TPO report attesting to satisfactory condition of vessel prior departure from JMI Hahnville.One time transit permitted from MM 115 to MM 124. 46CFR140.605(b).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 May 2025
Resolution: Recieved TPO report attesting to repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 January 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must: Be maintained to ensure proper operation.
The lovejoy coupling on the starboard engines fuel pump failed. Repair or replace the failed coupling and conduct an operational test to the satisfaction of the TPO. Provide objective evidence of the repairs to the Coast Guard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 January 2024
Resolution: The lovejoy coupling was repaired and operational test was SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
Each fire-detection system must be installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual; and arranged and installed so a fire in the engine room automatically sets off alarms on a fire detection control panel at the operating station.
The fire detection control panel at the operating station failed. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO, provide objective evidence of repairs to the Coast Guard.
With an approved transit plan you may make a one time transit to Baton Rouge to make permanent repairs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 January 2024
Resolved 16 January 2024
Resolution: The fire detection panel was re-programed and the operational test was SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 December 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:
(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation;
(2) Be suitable for route and service; and
(3) Have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Vsl suffered a fire on the stbd engine near the turbo. Determine cause of fire, repair to factory and conduct satisfactory test of the affected machinery. Provide TPO report to the MI attesting to the above and prior to operation of the engine in other than a testing capacity.
46CFR143.205(c)(1)(2)(3)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 December 2023
Resolution: TPO report attesting to satisfactory repairs and tests of all affected machinery was receievd reviewed and accepeted, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) be maintained to ensure proper operation.
The port MDE experienced a lube oil leak that resulted in a loss of lube oil pressure alarm. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO. Provide objective evidence to the Coast Guard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 30 November 2023
Resolved 30 November 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence that the oil leak was repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 September 2023
Resolved
While transiting northbound on the Lower Mississippi River, a coolant hose on the STBD Main engine cracked. 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. Prior to movement, affect permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 30 September 2023
Resolved 18 October 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence from TPO that repairs were made and tested satisfactory.
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering
Issued 26 March 2002
Resolved
Contents of oil transfer procedures did not meet all of the requirements in 33 CFR 155.750(a) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Vessel Transfer Procedures on Hand
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2002
Resolved 4 October 2002
Resolution: Transfer procedures brought into compliance with regulations.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 9 January 2002
Resolved
LIGHT LIST OUTDATED LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Coast Guard Light List
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2002
Resolved 26 March 2002
Resolution: Had a copy of the updated Light List onboard
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Issued 9 January 2002
Resolved
DID NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN THE ENGINE ROOM LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Number
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2002
Resolved 26 March 2002
Resolution: All required fire extinguishers were present.
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering
Issued 9 January 2002
Resolved
ITEMS MISSING FROM CARGO TRANSFER PROCEDURES LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Vessel Transfer Procedures on Hand
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2002
Resolved 9 January 2002
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 9 January 2002
Resolved
GUARDS MISSING ON LIGHTING FIXTURE LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lighting Fixture
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2002
Resolved 26 March 2002
Resolution: Replaced guards on all of the lights.
26 December 2001Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1475566
14 December 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1719506
2 August 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2163056
25 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at LOCK AND DAM 52 · activity 2907505 14 August 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2773053
23 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2806604
18 February 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2879500
5 March 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2884172
9 October 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at LOCK AND DAM 52 · activity 3344500 29 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3372907
16 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3397864
25 November 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3649830
25 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3681632
5 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3787425
19 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3803589
19 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3828277
19 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3831696
10 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3848891
12 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3853438
23 December 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3917375
9 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3936639
18 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4157039
26 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4154357
7 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4485546
26 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4495809
10 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4502446
16 June 2013Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4653990
15 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4985503
28 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4762898
2 December 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4780485
27 January 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4795920
2 July 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5193334
6 February 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6083669
17 May 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6148642
12 December 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6332411
23 January 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6342601
6 January 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at L&D MEL PRICE · activity 7130191 10 July 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7254689
9 July 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7503364
30 November 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7831684
13 December 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7846542
14 January 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7850044
1 September 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8012510
24 October 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8024125
30 April 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8126769
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source:
IIR, through 2026.