Records from 1988 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 29 August 2025.
Inspection history · 75
29 August 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8220543
3 December 2024
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8042661
15 August 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7981870
6 September 2023
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7787210
6 September 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7787286
18 August 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7771214
24 July 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7750604
16 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7690039
23 May 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7457367
11 January 2019
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6608995
8 January 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6607357
7 September 2016
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5995350
4 September 2016
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5995341
4 September 2016
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6005217
3 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5999523
25 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5982965
9 December 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5778478
17 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5085944
8 January 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5077000
16 November 2013
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4754478
16 November 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4762408
19 October 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4738217
15 October 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4735180
7 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4544889
26 November 2012
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4490713
12 June 2012
Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Station Pascagoula · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4342142
16 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4265502
26 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3975913
26 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3956065
2 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3902725
8 May 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3735746
2 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3688387
24 February 2010
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3703466
28 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3617712
16 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3510769
26 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3511929
27 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3492046
8 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3436845
4 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3427477
4 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3427959
11 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3392142
13 December 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3379418
25 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3369470
8 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3302859
19 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3118340
6 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3098450
14 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2933918
25 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2920441
20 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2874419
12 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2870793
15 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2680590
24 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2632538
3 April 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2615349
22 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2558138
8 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2510576
6 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2362103
28 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2283581
20 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2279927
27 May 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2080037
6 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2039264
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989466
11 June 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1814879
29 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1622643
30 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 28456
18 December 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188488
22 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 127948
30 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 132337
12 March 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 684352
6 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 214973
12 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 95969
27 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 684351
25 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 395851
15 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 9407
21 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 116378
17 April 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 322760
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 29 August 2025
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times.
MI identified the approved skiff for rescue operations to be missing it's outboard engine.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 September 2025
Resolution: USCG witnessed
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 29 August 2025
Resolved
Launching of a skiff, if listed as an item of emergency equipment to abandon ship or recover a person-overboard;
Vessel was unable to launch and operate skiff for drill due to missing engine.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 September 2025
Resolution: USCG witnessed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 29 August 2025
Resolved
Alcohol-testing devices must be used according to the procedures specified by the manufacturer of the testing device and by this part.
MI identified uncalibrated alcohol testing device not intended for accurate results on board.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 September 2025
Resolution: USCG witnessed
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 29 August 2025
No resolution recorded
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: Fathometer (except Western Rivers).
Vessel is not equipped with fathometer, required to be installed at next drydock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel may not be operated without having on board a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by § 136.202. During investigation, investigators and marine inspector requested to see COI. Vessel crew could not provide the COI. Ensure valid COI is posted appropriately.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 September 2023
Resolution: Received photo proof that valid COI is posted in a conspicuous place on the bridge.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
A mariner may not serve under the authority of an MMC past its expiration date. An expired MMC may be renewed during an administrative grace period of up to 1 year beyond its expiration date as per § 10.227(h) of this part. Identified a mariner was operating the vessel under an expired license.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 September 2023
Resolution: Company representative was able to obtain another licensed master to board the vessel (see documents).
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in the SMI. Alcohol-testing devices must be used according to the procedures specified by the manufacturer of the testing device and by this part. The alcohol test strip was expired which voided the alcohol testing requirement. Vessel crew shall obtain new drug and alcohol test kits.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 September 2023
Resolution: New alcohol and drug test kits are on board. New expiration is July 31, 2024 (alcohol) and September 30, 2024 (drug).
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 24 July 2023
Resolved
46 CFR 142.330(b)
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounger that alerts individuals in those spaces. This may be accomplished by an installed detection system, or by using individual battery operated detectors meeting UL 217.
MIs witnessed 05 inoperable modular smoke detectors; 04 in berthing spaces and 01 in the galley.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 August 2023
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Crew replaced the inop smoke detectors prior to MI departure.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 July 2023
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205(a)
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of the persons onboard under normal and emergency operations.
MIs discovered dead end wiring in the electrical room from a previously installed lighting unit.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 August 2023
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Crew installed caps over the exposed wiring prior to MI departure.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 11 January 2019
Resolved
The ZEUS was involved in an allision with a lift bridge in Peoria, IL. As a result the pilothouse was sheared off of the superstructure. Repair vessel to serviceable condition. The ZEUS transit plan submitted by [name withheld] on 10 Jan 2019 is approved, all stipulations in that plan remain standing. Vessel rep shall coordinate any further movement outside of the scope of the transit plan with the local Coast Guard OCMI.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2019
Resolved 16 May 2023
Resolution: Misle review determined Vessel was issued a Initial COI 23MAY2022 activity 7457367.
Unknown
Issued 25 September 1996
Resolved
PETTY OFFICERS FOUND THAT THE VESSEL ID NUMBER WAS NOT PERMANENTLY APPLIED._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Construction/Loadline
Issued 25 September 1996
Resolved
CG PETTY OFFICERS FOUND THAT THE M/V ZEUS DID NOT HAVE AN OIL DISCHARGE PLACARD POSTED IN THE ENGINE ROOM. THIS IS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.450._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
20 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2279927
28 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2283581
24 April 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2632538
25 April 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2920441
14 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2933918
6 October 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3098450
8 August 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3302859
25 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3369470
11 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3392142
4 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3427959
8 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3436845
26 May 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3511929
16 June 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3510769
28 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3617712
8 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3735746
26 February 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3956065
26 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3975913
16 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4265502
7 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4544889
19 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4738217
16 November 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4762408
8 January 2015Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 5077000
25 August 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5982965
3 September 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5999523
8 January 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6607357
6 September 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7787286
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source:
IIR, through 2026.