Inspection history · 44
6 May 2026
Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8377212
2 April 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8104573
17 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7897243
23 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7659980
11 April 2022
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7432987
6 December 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7363549
5 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7277770
18 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7235850
17 March 2021
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7158174
17 March 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7170855
13 November 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6305987
8 August 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6242660
12 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5833832
17 April 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5105728
31 January 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5064699
3 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4840391
29 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4801214
20 January 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3666311
9 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3321121
18 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3276922
1 June 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2948648
13 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2879812
24 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2861897
10 December 2004
Damage Survey
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2257028
6 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2253962
24 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2247341
27 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2237841
10 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2192761
19 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2084918
25 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1954351
11 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1953987
12 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1774049
13 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1493309
14 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 122051
29 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 673421
24 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 24059
25 March 1997
Uninspected Towing Vessel · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1106498
1 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 175012
11 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 34788
2 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 59706
29 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 123526
2 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 661328
2 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 707953
28 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 373025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 6 May 2026
Resolved
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 design of the system and its installation on the towing vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer with experience in fire-detection system design.
Vessel could not provide paperwork from registered engineer verifying design and installation is certified and approved by registered professional engineer.
Submit proof submit attesting to such.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2026
Resolved 19 May 2026
Resolution: O/o submitted documentation with PE approval
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 May 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Essential systems, including emergency dewatering systems, must be tested once every 3 months.
No test record was available for inspection.
MI tested emergency dewatering systems. Corrected on spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 May 2026
Resolved 6 May 2026
Resolution: MI witnessed bilge system in operation
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Vessel on great lakes route shall carry 6 day and 6 night distress signals. Vessel has 4 night signals and 6 day signals.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: Verified new flares on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire detection system installed and maintained. Fire detection system has not been serviced.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 16 April 2025
Resolution: Fire detection system was serviced. Viewed service report and tested panel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Fuel system for towing vessel main engines must have maintenance plan. #2 port aft fuel tank lower valve is leaking.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced section of pipe where leak was occurring.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Pressure vessel relief valves tests should occur twice in every 5 years w/ no more than 3 years lapse. Pressure vessel relief vales on 2 air receivers no tested.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced safety relief valves on both air receivers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Elighting was out in galley and one Elight was out in Engine Room.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 16 April 2025
Resolution: Conducted test of e-lights in engine room and galley, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Towing vessels must carry the appropriate number of lifebuoys on board. Found wasted ring buoys. Renew.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel operator replaced all ring life buoys and applied vinyl stickers with name and homeport.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Flammable and combustible products must not be stored in machinery spaces. Flammable liquids are stored in the ER. Relocate to appropriate location.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: Flammable liquids have been removed from the engine room.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 April 2025
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 was unable to finish the annual inspection due to not have crew present. The following needs to be inspected: main engines, machinery alarm tests, generators, fire pump and hoses.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 16 April 2025
Resolution: All main and aux engine alarms were tested. Machinery, generators, fire pumps, and hoses were all in good condition.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Nautical publications are out-of-date. Ensure all publications are up-to-date.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel purchased new nav pubs and stowed in pilot house.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigational lights. Stern navigation light is not operational.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: All stern lights were operational.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Each U.S. flag vessel subject to this subpart must have an inspection of the required radiotelephone installation at least once every 48 months. Required certificates required by the FCC are expired. Renew applicable certificates.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: All FCC documentation was on board and current.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Other (MARPOL Annex VI)
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Each hose used for transferring oil must be marked with the name of product for use, max allowable working pressure, date of manufacture, date of hydrostatic test. Transfer hose was missing markings. Mark hose prior to use.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 17 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel master purchased new hose. Existing additional hose was sent off for servicing to function as spare.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Several of the portable fire extinguishers were overdue for servicing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2024
Resolved 23 April 2024
Resolution: Verified all portable fire extinguishers were serviced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Aspirin expired in all first aid kits.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2024
Resolved 23 April 2024
Resolution: New aspirin was on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
No emergency egress lighting in accomodation spaces.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2024
Resolved 13 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed photograph of phosphorescent "EXIT" signs installed on the doors of berthing areas.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Fire alarm panel had trouble alarm from missing battery. Panel needs a zone map to show what locations corresponds to the zones.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2024
Resolved 23 April 2024
Resolution: Fire panel had 2 new batteries and trouble light was off.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sleeping room
Issued 5 April 2023
Resolved
Observed one bunk light (Port main deck cabin) broken, crew instructed to repair. Make repairs as required by 46 CFR 143.400
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 May 2023
Resolved 21 April 2023
Resolution: e-mail with photo submitted reflecting the broken light fixture was removed. Master stated new bunk light order.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 5 April 2023
Resolved
Observed fire main detection panel, detectors, alarm pull stations, not serviced. Company to inspect tests vessels Fire Detection panel iaw mfg design manual. Company to confirm all smoke, heat, alarm activation stations and panel alarms are operating as designed. Master to provide written statement of objective evidence to CG reflecting system was tested as required by 46 CFR 142.330(a)(2).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 May 2023
Resolved 20 April 2023
Resolution: Master provided e-mail with statement and supporting document reflecting the vessels fire detection and alarm system was tested and found fully compliant.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 August 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 2 November 2021
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: ICOI was issued 22JUN2022. Cleared the requirement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 March 2021
Resolved
The port shaft is tangled with soft line.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 17 March 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Received and approved dive report and masters attestation satisfying the requirement.
Electrical
Issued 25 March 1997
Resolved
REMOVE/TAG-OUT OR BLANK-OUT SHORE POWER CABLE
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 April 1997
Resolved 3 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 25 March 1997
Resolved
REMOVE PAINT IN FOREPEAK SPACE
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 April 1997
Resolved 3 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 25 March 1997
Resolved
SERVICE FROZEN DOGS ON WATERTIGHT DOORS ON MAIN DECK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 April 1997
Resolved 29 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 25 March 1997
Resolved
CLEAN OR REPLACE OIL SOAKED LAGGING ON WINCH MOTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 April 1997
Resolved 29 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 25 March 1997
Resolved
REPLACE UNSERVICEABLE RING BUOY AFT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 April 1997
Resolved 3 April 1997
Electrical
Issued 25 March 1997
Resolved
REPLACE WIRING ON REEFER FRIDGE (TEMP WIRE ON PERMANENT APPLIANCE).
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 April 1997
Resolved 3 April 1997
Engineering
Issued 25 March 1997
Resolved
REPLACE F.O. RETURN LINE ON PORT SIDE GENERATOR SET.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 April 1997
Resolved 29 April 1997
Construction/Loadline
Issued 25 March 1997
Resolved
REMOVE APPROXIMATELY 14" OF OILY WATER WASTE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 April 1997
Resolved 29 April 1997
Documentation
Issued 28 September 1994
Resolved
ON 28 SEPTEMBER, 1994 THE VESSEL H.A. WALKER OPERATED BY LIHUE PLANTATION ASHIP THAT IS 26 FEET OR MORE IN LENGTH FAILED TO HAVE A PLACARD WARNING THAT DISCHARGE OF OIL IS PROHIBITED, FIXED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN EACH MACHINERY SPACE, OR BILGE OR BALLAST PUMP CONTROL STATIONS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 April 1997
Resolved 29 April 1997
Documentation
Issued 28 September 1994
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 April 1997
Resolved 29 April 1997
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 28 September 1994
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1994
Resolved 2 December 1994
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 28 September 1994
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1994
Resolved 2 December 1994
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 28 September 1994
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1994
Resolved 2 December 1994