Records from 1997 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 December 2025.
Inspection history · 24
16 December 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8276199
21 July 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8190848
31 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8025562
1 April 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7888079
11 January 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7844294
17 October 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7580637
24 January 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7384490
27 April 2020
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6944342
26 October 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6297558
19 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6167437
6 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4544987
24 July 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4396769
9 November 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4186203
3 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4072929
5 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3980600
31 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3709247
29 April 2008
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3195209
11 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 27061
8 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 179482
8 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 199426
8 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 769596
5 May 1999
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1112913
4 May 1999
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 774442
26 March 1997
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1098045
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or 160.176, for each person on board. Vessel COI requires 05 adult PFD's. Only 3 approved PFD's onboard. Vessel is restricted to no more than 3 passengers until deficiency is rectified. 46 CFR 141.30 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 January 2024
Resolved 25 January 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
Storage of flammable or combustible products. A 40–B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part. Crew had incorrect portable extinguisher size intended for their flammable liquids locker on forecastle. 46 CFR 142.225 (d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2024
Resolved 25 January 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter, as applicable. EPIRB is required to have monthly testing. Vessel was unable to provide a record of EPIRB testing. 46 CFR 141.235(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2024
Resolved 25 January 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. Semi-portable fire extinguisher was not secured. 46 CFR 142.230(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 January 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's fire suppression and detection equipment complies with the applicable requirements of parts 141 and 142 of this subchapter and is in good working order. MI observed under-charged fire extinguisher located below pilothouse. 46 CFR 140.650
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2024
Resolved 25 January 2024
Resolution: Extinguisher removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
Each cable and wire must be supported in order to avoid chafing or other damage. MI observed wiring near the engine turbo, murphy switch, and oil shutoff pump not properly supported with potential to chafe. 143.575 (a)(7)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2024
Resolved 25 January 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
Machinery 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. MI observed a hose from exhaust to oil return catch disconnected from the fitting. 46 CFR 143.205 (a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 January 2024
Resolved 11 January 2024
Resolution: Hose reconnected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. MI observed 240 volt distribution panel in STBD FWD pilothouse with an uncovered opening. 46 CFR 143.400 (g)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 January 2024
Resolved 11 January 2024
Resolution: Reinstalled blank.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 October 2022
Resolved
All seals must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid into the machinery space. Fuel starter lubricator was held in by a zip-tie and leaking diesel fuel. 46CFR143.220(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 October 2022
Resolved 21 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel repaired fuel starter lubricator.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 24 January 2022
Resolved
46CFR143.230(c)
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM; auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM. Vessel does not have RPM gauges on either of the M/E's or generators.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 February 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Witnessed newly installed gauges for both MDE's & SSDG's RPM gauges operate.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
Vessel is not equipped with a high bilge level alarm.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 November 2020
Resolved 12 November 2020
Resolution: Alarm installed
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
Vessel not equipped with low hydraulic steering fluid level alarm.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 12 November 2020
Resolution: Alarm installed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
Engine cooling water temp. gauge for both main engines is inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 17 November 2020
Resolution: Gauges repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
Vessel has exhaust leak in the port side engine exhaust piping.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 12 November 2020
Resolution: Leak repaired
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 27 April 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 50% 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 will no longer be permitted to operate.
46 CFR 136.202(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2020
Resolved 29 October 2020
Resolution: Conducted vessels initial COI inspection.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
EAP Requirements- Training is required for Supervisory positions on the Vessel. Supervisor receive 1 hour EAP training needed.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcan’s, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Record keeping- Company did not do DOT required background check in the past on new employees, representative DER at the audit was under the impression that having new employees take a pre-employment drug test fulfilled the requirements. Was told by DAPI that all employees need to have a background check done who were there latest hires.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcan’s, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Company did show proof of Alcohol Testing Kits. DER and Safety person showed a sample of a drug
Testing kit that would be used for a serious marine incident testing, not incompliance with the applicable regulations.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcan’s, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.