Inspection history · 34
14 January 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8303151
13 November 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8268177
25 September 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8009055
7 September 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7786711
22 June 2022
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7476078
14 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6511500
26 June 2017
Administration · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6187451
3 January 2017
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6063948
26 July 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4943895
20 November 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4757720
21 June 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4626806
9 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3851587
12 January 2010
Deficiency Check · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3667577
14 May 2009
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3481818
21 August 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2755322
10 January 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2272059
16 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1966979
1 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1968474
7 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1747252
10 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2787
11 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 98472
10 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644750
26 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 54338
12 July 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 39316
28 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 34125
6 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 67322
6 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 84349
23 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644751
12 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11263
8 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644752
29 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 129566
18 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 48068
15 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170104
3 May 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 51602
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel has existing piping through bulkheads and fuel tank without isolation or measure in place to stop progressive flooding. Vessel is install end caps on the engine room side of piping.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2024
Resolved 4 October 2024
Resolution: Caps Installed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Batteries for lights on ring buoys were found expired. Vessel shall install new batteries IAW 46 CFR 199.190.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2024
Resolved 8 October 2024
Resolution: Batteries replaced
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 September 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. Fuel hose was found with a temporary repair on the port generator. Fuel hose should be replaced with approved fuel hose.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2024
Resolved 14 October 2024
Resolution: New hoses installed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 September 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. Vessel’s starboard side shaft’s packing gland was found leaking. Vessel crew is to correct seal to ensure no water intrusion from the through hull fitting.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2024
Resolved 8 October 2024
Resolution: Shaft packing adjusted
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 30 September 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. Sludge tank was found without a cap to prevent overfill, vessel should install required cap on the existing piping.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2024
Resolved 4 October 2024
Resolution: Cap installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
Fire-detection systems. Except as provided in paragraph (a)(8) of this section, each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following: The system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. Vessel’s engine room heat detector was found without appropriate cover. Vessel should install appropriate cover.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2024
Resolved 4 October 2024
Resolution: Cover installed
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 September 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date; vessel's anniversary date is 22 JUN, therefore annual inspection was must be conducted nlt 22 SEP. Vessel is not authorized to operate until Annual inspection is conducted.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 September 2024
Resolved 30 September 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 September 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. Starboard side junction box outside of the Wheelhouse was found not functional nor watertight. Vessel shall replace junction box with watertight junction box.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2024
Resolved 4 October 2024
Resolution: J-Box replaced
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 25 September 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. Fuel line was found with an open-ended port without an isolation valve. Vessel is to cap the port to ensure no fuel is discharged from the line.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2024
Resolved 4 October 2024
Resolution: Cap installed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 25 September 2024
Resolved
All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. This includes machinery, deck machinery, towing gear, ladders, embarkation devices, cranes, portable tools, and safety equipment. Vessel’s range was found without filter, vessel is to install a filter.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2024
Resolved 8 October 2024
Resolution: Filter replaced
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 June 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels must be quipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: (b) search light controllable from the vessel's operating station and capable of illuminating ojects of a distance of at least two times the length of the tow. Starboard search light found to be extinguished. 46 CFR 140.725(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Bulb was replaced, vessel submitted photo evidence of correction.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 22 June 2022
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 46 CFR part 140. Vessel's crew was unable to provide objective evidence of testing and logging all essential systems as per Table 143.245(b). 46 CFR 143.245
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel management updated their monthly maintenance checklist to include all the required items.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently Not broadcasting (1) Length and Beam, (2) IMO Number.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 September 2018
Resolved 6 March 2019
Resolution: Owner reported AIS discrepancies corrected. Used NAVCEN to verify accuracy of vessel's AIS broadcast.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
Pre-employment Background Check on Employee hired within Two years not completed.
Due 15 June 2009
Resolved 18 June 2009
Resolution: Pre-employment background check done on employees hired within a 2 yr time period.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
Arrangements need to be made for testing in case of a serious marine incident, testing kits not onboard vessels
Due 15 June 2009
Resolved 18 June 2009
Resolution: Serious marine incident kits on board vessel, required forms in binder. DAPI told DER that they are in need of a 2692 that accompanies the 2692B.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Reasonable Cause
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
Reasonable cause testing arrangements and training for identifying how to conduct intervention process.
Due 15 June 2009
Resolved 18 June 2009
Resolution: Training is being completed by necessary personnel.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
Supervisor and crew need to be trained properly with the required training information and material.
Due 15 June 2009
Resolved 18 June 2009
Resolution: Training material has been completed by partial crew and is ongoing for the remainder. Certificates of completion and movie CD is on hand at administration office.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
MIS report needs to be submitted by company for 2008.
Due 15 June 2009
Resolved 18 June 2009
Resolution: Management Information Systems Report Submitted after March 15th. Employer during inspection was not aware of requirements but did get information and access information from [name withheld].