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Inspection history · 48
14 November 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8266852
16 October 2025
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8253914
7 November 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8032044
17 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7826494
17 October 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7810052
18 February 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7639793
14 December 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7608960
14 December 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7355663
27 October 2020
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7085136
18 June 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6718291
7 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6719617
11 February 2016
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5813737
15 January 2016
Deficiency Check · Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5801297
23 January 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5058618
6 March 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4544314
5 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3659154
17 December 2009
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3651841
8 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3508537
29 December 2006
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2847819
2 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2777231
19 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2496055
3 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2493017
6 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2381850
9 March 2005
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2306789
27 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2178505
17 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2168980
4 May 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2059478
3 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2058376
5 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2037796
3 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1943669
24 October 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1954069
21 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1882512
15 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1954531
30 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1870356
29 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1783033
3 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1782896
31 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1679592
2 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1639970
6 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1613397
27 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1522385
11 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 522013
1 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 479104
29 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 127817
10 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 56938
23 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 645023
20 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 363316
31 March 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 666470
26 March 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 684093
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Bilge pump was found with a leak. Vsl will install new pump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 December 2024
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: Received video evidence showing proper operation of newly installed bilge pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 14 December 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section.
A fixed fire pump must be capable of:
(1) Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least 300 liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons per minute (gpm)). Vessel's fire pump failed to produce adequate pressure.
46 CFR 142.325(a)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 15 December 2021
Resolution: Owner provided a portable fire pump that meets 46 CFR 142.325
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 December 2021
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. Vessel's installed bilge pump was non-operational.
46 CFR 143.275
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 15 December 2021
Resolution: Owner provided portable bilge pump that meets 46 CFR 143.275
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 December 2021
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. Both MDE's had rotating balancer's that did not have guards around them and engine that powers vessels stern winch had an exposed pulley with no guard around it.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 December 2021
Resolution: Guards around rotating machinery installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The aft watertight bulkhead on the main deck leading to the E/R had improper repairs made using bondo.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Ship yard conducted permanent repairs, all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The vessel's stability is in question for a Coastwise route. Provide a stability assessment stamped by a PE or approved Class society.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 November 2020
Resolution: PE issued stability assessment letter sugesting limitation of a partially protected route. Issued COI with L,B,&S plus limited coastwise route.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The liferaft painter line and hydrostatic release was not rigged properly for floatfree release.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Painter line rigged properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The fwd hold requires emergency lighting for emergency escape.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Installed light, all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The fwd escape hatch watertight gasket was wasted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Replaced with proper gasket.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
Both pressure vessels are missing the relief valve required.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Installed properly sized relief valve
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The paint locker only had a 10-B/C for protection. It requires a 40-B
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Installed 40-B ext.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
Both gauges on the hydraulic steering unit are inop.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Replaced both gauges.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The line throwing appliance was not onbaord and is required for a Coastwise route.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 November 2020
Resolution: Purchased line throwing appliance with charges.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The emergency broadcast placard was not onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Installed placard.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The PIC was not designated.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Designated PIC with license.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The liferaft launching instructions was not present at the raft.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Installed instructions.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 June 2019
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Vessel reported loss in steering due to unknown cause. Vessel will repair steering system to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 June 2019
Resolved 20 June 2019
Resolution: : Vessel has replaced the 110V circuit breaker for the steering system and installed a new feedback device for the rudder angle indicators restoring power and functionality to the steering system. Got the vessel underway to complete sea trials. All SAT
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › TWIC
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Crewmembers onboard must have valid TWIC cards IAW 33CFR101.514
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Medical Fitness
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Licensed mariner must have valid medical certificate IAW 46CFR10.301
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Licensed mariner must have restricted radiotelephone operator permit IAW 47CFR80.163
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Must provide evidence of a satisfactory drug testing program or consortium IAW 46CFR16.203(a).
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Must provide an employee assistance program, policy and poster.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Provide documentation showing means of testing for drugs within 32 hours of a serious marine incident IAW 46CFR4.06-15
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Operations/Management › Casualty Reporting/Post-Casualty Actions › Notice of Marine Casualty
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Operator must be familiar with marine casualty reporting requirements IAW 46CFR4.05-1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Operator must be familiar with hazardous conditions reporting requirements IAW 33CFR160.215
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Arrival/Departure Tests
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Maintain current tests and inspections IAW 33CFR164.80
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Waste Management Plan
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Must provide waste management plan IAW 33CFR151.57
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Deck/Cargo › Towing › Towline
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Provide record of initial testing and retesting of stern towline breaking strength and visual inspection.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Provide firefighting and safety orientation monthly records IAW 46CFR27.209
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Provide current Local Notice to Mariners for area of operaion IAW 33CFR164.72(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Searchlight
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Repair searchlight as required by 33CFR164.72(a)(2)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Conductor
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Have battery wiring replaced by a marine electrician. Faulty wiring poses a minor hazard as noted by 33CFR160.111
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2016
Resolved 11 February 2016
Navigation
Issued 20 December 1993
Resolved
BOARDED THE EMMETT EYMARD, INLAND NAV RULES NOT ON BOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 August 2000
Resolved 8 August 2000