Records from 2001 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 September 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)89.1 ft × 27.2 ft × 11.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnagegross 210 / net 63
BuilderORANGE SHIPBUILDING CO. · ORANGE, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portGUAYAMA, PR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 4 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it63 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
210 - Convention (Subpart B), 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 · 22
16 September 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8235621
3 June 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8151223
15 May 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8155753
18 December 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8049265
18 December 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8078021
22 March 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7918499
5 June 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7703365
12 January 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7627266
11 February 2022
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7407362
15 September 2021
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7316508
17 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7158077
20 January 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6895066
28 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6634680
14 September 2018
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6506064
20 August 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5226705
10 July 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5177063
23 May 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4329634
19 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2967040
18 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2934301
18 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2966977
22 April 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MIDET EAST BANK DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2340605
8 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 99527
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 June 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided: High bilge levels. Bilge alarm found inoperable. Repair.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2025
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: This office received video evidence clearing deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 June 2025
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Crew member did not know where and if the fuel shutoff valves were installed. Install valves.
46 CFR 143.260(b)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed operation of the emergency fuel shutoff valve.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 June 2025
Resolved
The fire main system must be charged, and sufficient pressure must be verified at the most remote and highest outlets. Vessel's fire pump produced insufficient pressure. Demonstrate proper pressure to attending MI.
46 CFR 142.240(a)(6)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed the replacement of the fire pump. Test sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 June 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided: High bilge levels. Bilge alarm found inoperable. Repair.
46 CFR 143.230(a)(5)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed the replacement of the alarm horn in mess deck. Alarm was able to be heard on the bridge while vessel was operating. Changing deficiency to 16c.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 5 June 2025
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering persons from the water, responding to onboard fires and flooding, or responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment. Conduct drills to the satisfaction of attending MI prior to operation.
46 CFR 140.420(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed the performance of fire and man overboard drills.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 June 2025
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the serious marine incident. Vessel had expired alcohol testing strips onboard.
46 CFR 4.06-15(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 June 2025
Resolved 6 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided USCG approved alcohol testing device.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 5 June 2025
Resolved
Search light, controllable from the vessel's operating station and capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least two times the length of the tow. Port search light was inoperable, demonstrate proper operation to attending MI.
46 CFR 140.725
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 June 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 June 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates. Vessel's distress signals were expired, vessel only has 06 non-expired distress signals. Vessel limited to 3 nautical miles from shore until new distress signals are brought onboard.
46 CFR 141.375(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 June 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 December 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electricalequipment and systems, must: Be maintained to ensure proper operation, Be suitable for route and service; and Have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station.
CG to verify proper operation of both main engines.
46CFR143.205(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 26 December 2024
Resolved 12 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel completed annual succesfully
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 May 2024
Resolved
All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended back flooding through bilge piping. Install / verify check valves and strainers FWD and AFT engine room bilge suctions.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2024
Resolved 10 June 2024
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence of the repair.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 May 2024
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. Provide marine grade battery charger for generator battery bank.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2024
Resolved 10 June 2024
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence of the repair.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 22 May 2024
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. Install sight glass guard for STBD slop tank sight glass.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2024
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: Received photo evidence clearing Deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 22 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes must have a means to take splint broken bones. Provide splints for first aid kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2024
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: Received photo evidence clearing Deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 May 2024
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Replace insulation on STBD engine FWD exhaust manifold to turbo charger.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2024
Resolved 6 June 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Winches & capstans
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
The owner of the towing vessel must ensure the srength of each component used for making up the tow. The stern towing equipment is wasted. Provide tech report attesting to the integrity of the equipment prior to towing astern. 46 CFR 140.801
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 March 2022
Resolution: eceived, reviewed and accepted a third party servicing report attesting to the overhaul of the stern towing gear
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Record of employment
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
Due to the route of the vessel, the vessel must have alcohol test strips and urine collection kits onboard. 46 CFR 4.06-3
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Test strips were placed on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
Both generators and both steering gear motors had significant oil residue on windings. Vessel must clean windings. 46 CFR 143.400(a).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: The windings were cleaned.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
Vessel must install non-conductive hand rail and dripshield on electrical switchboard. 46 CFR 143.400(a).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Non-conductive hand rail and dripshield was installed on the electrical switchboard.