Records from 2019 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 25 April 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 70 / net 56
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSUPERIOR MARINE INC · SOUTH POINT, OH, UNITED STATES · built 2019
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHENNEPIN, IL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 August 2025 · expires 30 September 2026
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 it70 - Simplified, Gross Ton
56 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 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 · 13
25 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8119930
29 October 2024
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8026686
25 July 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7966447
2 July 2024
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7932040
23 January 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7625526
12 October 2021
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7331240
2 July 2021
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7242190
7 October 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7073231
18 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6955272
15 May 2020
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6953847
10 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6923820
29 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6698043
20 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6672557
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 July 2024
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a light attached Type I lifejacket in the galley, and 1 in the pilothouse was burning dim and not functioning. Replace waterlight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 August 2024
Resolved 25 July 2024
Resolution: Examined all lights working
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 2 July 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained to minimize fire hazards. There is excessive hydraulic fluid on the steering fluid tank remove soaked absorbent pads clean tank and framing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 August 2024
Resolved 25 July 2024
Resolution: Area was cleaned
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 2 July 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry day and night visual distress signals. The distress signals are expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 July 2024
Resolved 2 July 2024
Resolution: Operator provided updated flares.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 2 July 2024
Resolved
Provide onboard records of items to be recorded in the TVR. Master could not produce.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 August 2024
Resolved 25 July 2024
Resolution: Sighted all records
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
The starboard search light was not capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least two times the length of the tow; unable to energize. Correct prior to engaging in night time operations or in an environment that would render a search light necessary.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Starboard searchlight was tested and function is satisfactory.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
The port search light was not adequately controlable from the vessel's operating station; unable to adjust the port search light upward or downward. Correct prior to engaging in night time operations or in an environment that would render a search light necessary.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Port searchlight was tested and function is satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
When storing flammable or combustible products in a flammable liquid storage cabinet, a 40-B portable fire extinguiser must be located near the cabinet. Correct within 14 days.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Mounted appropiate portable fire extinguisher at flammable locker.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
Each distribution panel or switchboard must have non-conductive mats or grating on the deck of each panel. No non-conductive mats or grating installed. Install conductive mats or grating in engine room and in forward space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2019
Resolved 18 July 2019
Resolution: Mats installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing through watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. Openings from the forward space to the engine room have not been made watertight. Seal these openings so they are watertight.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 July 2019
Resolved 13 October 2021
Resolution: Openings were made watertight.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 ft must be fitted with a floating electric light approved under series 161.060 or 160.110. All three lifebuoys were fitted with the incorrect battery type. Install the appropriate battery for the light to operate.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2019
Resolved 18 July 2019
Resolution: Correct type of batteries installed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
The emergency duties msut be posted at each operating station and in a conspicuous location in a space commonly visited by crewmembers. No emergency duties were posted in a conspicuous locatin in a space commonly visited by crewmembers. Post emergency duties in a conspicuous location in a space commonly visited by crewmembers.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Station bill was posted in galley.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
Each MSD must have a placard suitable for posting on which is printed the operating instructions, safety precautions, and warnings pertinent to the device. No placard was posted; post placard.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 July 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Placard was posted on MSD.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
No person may operate any vessel equipped with installed toilet facilities unless it is equippped with an operable type I/II/III MSD that is certified by the USCG. Provide documentation that the installed MSD is certified by the USCG.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 July 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Approval number was on approval plate on MSD.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
A remote shutoff valve must be installed to any fuel line supplying fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator. The linkage on the remote shutoff was malfunctioning. Repair linkage and prove proper operation of remote fuel shutoffs.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2019
Resolved 18 July 2019
Resolution: Linkage repaired and tested satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
Means must be provided for closing, in case of fire, each ventilator serving machinery spaces. The louver on the intake side of the port stack did not close when the engines were shut down. Repair louvers to ensure proper operation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2019
Resolved 18 July 2019
Resolution: Louver straightened out and repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
This vessel has not operated under a stability document, nor does it have a history of satisfactory service. Provide documentation of stability calculations performed on this vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Examined stability document in bridge folder. Saved document to vessel's profile.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. The pilot house did not have an automatic, battery operated light or non-electric phosphorescent lighting strips installed for egress. Prove proper operation of emergency lighting source in the pilot house.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Properly functioning emergency light was posted in the pilothouse.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 July 2019
Resolved
A power driven vessel when pushing ahead shall exhibit two towing lights in a vertical line. Ensure towing lights are operable by the switch in the pilot house prior to towing at night or restricted visibility.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 August 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Verified proper operation of the towing lights.