Inspection history · 19
28 August 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8227973
25 November 2024
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8039887
20 September 2024
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8006399
12 September 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8001596
18 August 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8034759
25 April 2024
Drydock Extension · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7901189
5 January 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7845622
7 December 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7605537
18 May 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7453904
11 April 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7457984
28 January 2020
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6897760
14 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5185017
25 August 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4697038
22 August 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4697063
16 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4552844
17 July 2012
DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4381452
17 February 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4246324
13 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3171502
20 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2829399
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 28 August 2025
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter. Each inflatable lifesaving appliance must be serviced within 12 months of each subsequent servicing. The servicing certificate for the onboard inflatable liferaft was expired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2025
Resolved 8 October 2025
Resolution: Liferaft serviced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 August 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 an SMI. Provide approved alcohol testing devices on board.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 September 2025
Resolved 8 October 2025
Resolution: Provided.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 28 August 2025
Resolved
Alarms must be audible at each operating station. The port aft generator low oil pressure audible alarm was not operational.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2025
Resolved 17 December 2025
Resolution: Tested sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 November 2024
Resolved
Repairs to exisiting towing vessels must be made in accordance with 46 CFR part 143. Vessel sucked canvas tarp material into the stbd shaft and prop and broke the stbd prop shaft. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 November 2024
Resolved 13 December 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 September 2024
Resolved
Connection points on the steering system between the jocky bars and hydraulic ram are wallowed out. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2024
Resolved 14 November 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 20 September 2024
Resolved
Forepeak hatch broken, make forepeak watertight to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2024
Resolved 15 October 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 September 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel is overdue for annual inspection.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 12 September 2024
Resolved 13 September 2024
Resolution: Annual inspection completed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 12 September 2024
Resolved
Each U.S. towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length must hold a ship-radio-station license for radio transmitters. The onboard radio station license is expired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 October 2024
Resolved 14 November 2024
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 12 September 2024
Resolved
The owner of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's lifesaving equipment complies with the applicable requirements of part 141 and is in good working order. The rocket projectiles for the 4 line throwing devices are expired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 October 2024
Resolved 12 November 2024
Resolution: 4 new rocket projectiles installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel is overdue for annual inspection. Conduct annual nlt 12JAN.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 January 2024
Resolved 8 January 2024
Resolution: Annual inspection conducted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter. Each inflatable lifesaving appliance must be serviced within 12 months of each subsequent servicing. The servicing certificate for the onboard inflatable liferaft expired on Aug 2023.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2024
Resolved 13 March 2024
Resolution: The inflatable liferaft has been serviced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's fire detection equipment complies with the applicable requirements of part 142 of this subchapter and is in good working order. The fire detection system gave a continuous "general trouble" alarm when energized.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2024
Resolved 13 March 2024
Resolution: Fire detection system has been tested and is operational. The general trouble alarm has been corrected.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. The battery for the EPIRB is expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2024
Resolved 16 February 2024
Resolution: New EPIRB placed on board.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
Each EPIRB must be tested monthly. A report of the inspection, including a statement as to the condition of the equipment, must be recorded in the vessel's official
logbook. No testing for the EPIRB has been conducted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2024
Resolved 16 February 2024
Resolution: EPIRB tested and logged.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
Each remote fuel shutoff valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. No marking was visible at the fuel shutoff pull location.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 March 2024
Resolved 13 March 2024
Resolution: Marked
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage, including: “U.S. Coast Pilot” or similar publication and Coast Guard light list. Provide updated copies.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 March 2024
Resolved 13 March 2024
Resolution: Up to date publications are onboard
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
Alarms must be audible at each operating station. The summary alarm located in the pilot house was not operational for the Main Engines low lubricating oil pressure and high cooling water temperature.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 March 2024
Resolved 13 March 2024
Resolution: the summary alarm has been replaced and is operational.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 5 January 2024
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 alarm must be provided: low hydraulic steering fluid levels. Due by next drydock: 30Apr2024
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2024
Resolved 16 December 2025
Resolution: Installed and tested sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 7 December 2022
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 is overdue for annual inspection.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 7 December 2022
Resolved 9 December 2022
Resolution: Conducted annual inspection
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 21 May 2022
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in coastwise trade must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Vessel COD is expired.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 21 May 2022
Resolved 15 June 2022
Resolution: Valid COD onboard. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than 6 months in any 12-month period since the last examination or initial certification must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least twice every 5 years, with not more than 36 months between examinations. Vessel drydock and internal structural examination is overdue.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 21 May 2022
Resolution: Conducted DD/ISE. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. Vessel does not have an approved fire-detection system. Install a system to the satisfaction of attending MI by 31MAY2021. Extended to 30JUNE2021.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2021
Resolved 16 July 2021
Resolution: Approved system installed. PE letter received. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry the survival craft specified in Table 141.305 of this section. Vessel required to have ILR with SOLAS A Pack approved under 160.151. Vessel currently fitted with ILR with A Pack approved under 160.051.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 November 2020
Resolved 26 March 2021
Resolution: ILR accepted under 46 CFR 141.305(c) as meeting the functional requirements of 141.305(b).
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 July 2020
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 vessels 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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2020
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: Temp COI issued.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of §199.130 of this chapter. Survival craft cradle not bolted down.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: ILR cradle bolted down. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. P/S fwd fuel tank fill lines have leaks.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Fill line connections were tigten down. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. J-Box above hydraulic oil tank in E/R is missing cover.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Cover installed. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided within crew working and living areas. Remove portable lighting from E/R.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Portable lights removed. All sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. The following alarms must be provided: generator low L/O pressure. Both generators missing alarm.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 27 May 2021
Resolution: Alarms installed and tested. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Fwd generator missing belt guard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Guard installed. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Machinery systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of vessel and safety of persons onboard. Stbd MDE Exhuast missing a bolt.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Bolt installed. All sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. Aft E/R hatch missing gasket.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Gasket installed. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Machinery systems must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the vessel and safety of persons onboard. Stbd Shaft seal leaking.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: No leak visible. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 29 June 2020
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 ladders. Ladder leading to galley from crew accommodations is not bolted down.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Ladder bolted down. All sat.