Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 May 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)51.8 ft × 22.1 ft × 8.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 97 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPORT ARTHUR, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Inspection history · 26
1 May 2026
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8359259
20 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7455123
2 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7343727
25 October 2021
TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7361663
4 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7276925
23 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7265463
13 September 2017
MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Industry Initiated Exam · Administration
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6266280
23 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5916789
23 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5931811
5 February 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5064711
12 August 2014
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4952716
15 April 2011
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3986146
16 June 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3241345
16 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3186558
1 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3122967
18 August 2006
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2758179
21 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2410141
21 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2289264
28 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2060168
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977790
21 November 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 68951
20 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 226834
6 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 431528
30 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 39725
4 May 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 315956
16 April 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 308399
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 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
Resolved 12 May 2026
Resolution: Verified by attending MI.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Swing Meter
Issued 6 August 1999
Resolved
Boat missing a magnetic compass, or swing meter.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 September 1999
Resolved 15 April 2011
Resolution: Vsl had swing meter.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Danger Messages
Issued 6 August 1999
Resolved
Boat's bell is missing
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 September 1999
Resolved 25 April 2011
Resolution: Vsl had proper sized bell.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 6 August 1999
Resolved
Light list and notice to mariners not kept onboard.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 September 1999
Resolved 25 April 2011
Resolution: Light list and Notice to Mariners kept on board.
Fire Fighting
Issued 6 August 1999
Resolved
All portable fire extingishers are two years past inspection date, and some have no charge.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 August 1999
Resolved 9 August 1999
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 6 August 1999
Resolved
Offical number not visible on any interior part of the hull.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 September 1999
Resolved 25 April 2011
Resolution: Official number visible on engine room interior.
Navigation
Issued 16 April 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A COPY OF THE NAVIGATION RULES ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR88.05.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 April 1986
Resolved 16 April 1986
Documentation
Issued 16 April 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE AN OIL DISCHARGE PLACARD ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.450.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 April 1986
Resolved 16 April 1986
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 16 April 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE ANY TYPE MARINE SANITATION DEVICE ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR159.7(C). VESSEL WAS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PORTABLE TOILET PLACED ON BOARD UNTIL AN MSD IS PROPERLY INSTALLED. VESSEL'S INSTALLED TOILETS DISCHARGED DIRECTLY OVERBOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 April 1986
Resolved 16 April 1986
Documentation
Issued 16 April 1986
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 April 1986
Resolved 16 April 1986