Inspection history · 61
11 May 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8371001
10 July 2025
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8182409
16 September 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8003868
16 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8089255
22 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7598306
29 July 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7519851
8 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7566924
1 March 2021
TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7138011
16 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7078354
2 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6957143
16 September 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6813270
5 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6467621
11 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6448475
15 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6415181
18 May 2016
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5907444
23 May 2013
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4599071
22 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4554312
20 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4468796
24 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4449391
11 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4341263
9 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4204759
27 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4155638
28 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4097249
1 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3954763
26 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3916277
22 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3897172
7 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3843800
29 July 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3809758
16 June 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3767934
14 June 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3767144
10 June 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3762793
4 June 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3758321
16 April 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3717978
7 April 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3711448
7 April 2010
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3712817
3 February 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3675077
9 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3647803
7 September 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3588642
26 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3486963
14 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3433390
17 December 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3391484
16 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3385008
4 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3124810
13 August 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3026983
4 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2951697
1 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2855663
14 July 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2132525
30 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1999100
9 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982011
7 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982369
6 January 2004
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1976352
26 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1970332
9 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1962509
8 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 21672
25 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 283820
29 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 427025
29 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 535218
28 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 439887
27 February 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89550
24 September 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 149799
16 December 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 313540
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 September 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel experienced loss of propulsion from the starboard main engine. Repair starboard main engine to the satisfaction of TPO.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 October 2024
Resolved 17 September 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 July 2022
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. Port side propulsion shaft reduction gear coupling bolts sheered. Repair/replace as required and conduct operational test prior to conducting operations. Vessel authorized to be towed from current location to CTC Georgetown facility in Georgetown, PA for repairs.
Vessel shall:
-Notify MSU Pittsburgh OCMI prior to departing current location and upon arrival at CTC Georgetown.
-conduct regular rounds of the vessel
-stage de-watering pump/s incase required
-have plugging kit readily available onboard
This deficiency shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the TPO. The vessel TPO shall notify the MSU Pittsburgh OCMI within 72 hours of clearing the deficiency in accordance with CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 August 2022
Resolution: Received TPO Closeout with objective evidence.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 30 January 2004
Resolved
Breaker panel with two covers missing. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Circuit Breaker
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2004
Resolved 2 February 2004
Resolution: Received statement from [name withheld] at Buffalo Marine attesting that Rio Electric came on board and corrected electrical deficiencies.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 30 January 2004
Resolved
Junction box open with wires hanging out. Wires were spliced with covers. Covers were not taped to prevent faling off and exposing wires. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2004
Resolved 2 February 2004
Resolution: Received statement from [name withheld] at Buffalo Marine attesting that Rio Electric came on board and corrected electrical deficiencies.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation
Issued 30 January 2004
Resolved
Transfer procedures did not contain line diagram of vessel's system. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Transfer Procedures
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2004
Resolved 2 February 2004
Resolution: Received letter from [name withheld] from Buffalo Marine attesting that diagram has been placed with transfer procedures.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Cooking Systems › CNG System Requirements
Issued 25 October 2000
Resolved
VESSEL HAD NO STERN LIGHT. 33 USC 2024(i)
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 November 2000
Resolved 13 November 2006
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Cooking Systems › CNG System Requirements
Issued 25 October 2000
Resolved
VESSEL HAD NO EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 46 C.F.R. 16.401
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 November 2000
Resolved 13 November 2006
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 29 March 1999
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE LOCAL NOTICES TO MARINERS ON BOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1999
Resolved 9 November 2006
Fire Fighting › Automatic Sprinkler System › Connection to Fire Main
Issued 29 March 1999
Resolved
VESSEL HAD 06 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS THAT HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED IN THEPAST YEAR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 1999
Resolved 9 November 2006
Lifesaving
Issued 29 March 1999
Resolved
01 LIFE RING NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 1999
Resolved 29 March 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 29 March 1999
Resolved
PFD NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 1999
Resolved 29 March 1999
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 29 March 1999
Resolved
COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST OUTDATED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1999
Resolved 9 November 2006
Documentation
Issued 16 December 1986
Resolved
PROVIDE OFFICERS LICENSES ON BOARD PRIOR TO OPERATION OF VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986
Documentation
Issued 16 December 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR67.45-23. DOCUMENT ON BOARD HAD EXPIRED 28FEB86. HOUVD MAILED NEW VALIDATION STICKER TO OWNERS FEB86 AND OWNERS FAILED TO PLACE ON BOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986
Navigation
Issued 16 December 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A COPY OF THE INLAND NAVIGATION RULES OF THE ROAD ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR88.05.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 16 December 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE AN OPERABLE TYPE III MSD ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR159.7. VESSELS TYPE III MSD OVERBOARD DISCHARGE WAS OBSERVED IN OPEN POSITION ALLOWING RAW UNTREATED SEWAGE TO BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY OVERBOARD FROM THE VESSELS INSTALLED TOILET.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 December 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE THE NAME AND HAILING PORT ON THE STERN OF THE VESSEL ASREQUIRED BY 46CFR67.15-3.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986