Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 March 2026.
Inspection history · 15
30 March 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8333955
31 July 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8198229
19 August 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7960348
8 November 2023
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7822017
16 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7610143
19 January 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7382487
17 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7382513
15 December 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7368370
15 July 2020
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7007115
8 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6504372
5 December 2013
Risk-based Targeted Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4764458
15 January 2013
Risk-based Targeted Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4517079
21 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Annapolis · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4488907
18 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 167200
23 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 418488
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 31 July 2025
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI, or TPO, to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either:(b) The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by either the OCMI, or TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey.
Starboard forward Samson post was cracked at the base and through the deck, exposing the space below
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 March 2026
Resolution: Converted to special note
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 31 July 2025
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI, or TPO, to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either:(b) The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by either the OCMI, or TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey.
Starboard aft Sampson post base was wasted.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 March 2026
Resolution: Converted to special note
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 31 July 2025
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI, or TPO, to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either:(b) The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by either the OCMI, or TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey.
Main engine exhaust stack welds are cracked where it penetrates the overhead.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 March 2026
Resolution: Converted to special note
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
A remote fuel shutoff valve must be installed in the fuel piping directly outside of the fuel oil tank. The fuel oil shutoff valve is intalled in the center of the engine compartment. Provide fuel shutoff valves in each fuel line at the tank.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Witnessed proper installation and operation of fuel shutoff valves.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
Any vessel of at least 5 net tons operating in coastwise trade must have a Certificate of Documentation (COD). A COD could not be provided. Provide a COD onboard the vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Witnessed valid COD onboard vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
The official number shall be preceded by "NO." and permanently affixed to the hull. The official nuber does not include "NO." and is not permanently affixed. Rectify the same.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2024
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory permanent installation of the official number in the engine compartment.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the Type II MSD in the engine room and post manufacturers placard at the device, including instructions, safety precautions, and warnings.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2024
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation and placarding of the MSD.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: Received results of most recent random drug test.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
Towing vessels must carry adequeate and up to date publications including the U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] Pilot is provided onboard. Provide the same.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2024
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Witnessed electronic copy of Coast Pilot on vessel's installed laptop computer.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
Fuel systems must be designed for safe operation. Repair fuel leak where flex hose joins fixed piping under forward generator.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Witnessed satifactory repair of the fuel leak.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
Conduct man-overboard and fire fighting drills in the presence of a marine inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory man-overboard and fire fighting drills with the crew.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must perform testing of alarms and set points at an interval of twice in five with no more than 3-years in betweeen. The alarms and set points for the main engines and generators have not been conducted. Test alarms & set points on main engines and generators and provide proof of the same.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2024
Resolved 3 September 2024
Resolution: Received documentation of testing of engine alarms by qualified service technician.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
The Coast Guard inspector conducting the drydock examination must examine the exterior of the hull and conduct a complete examination of the vessel’s internal framing, hull plating and planking, voids, and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks.
On the aft deck, port side, the fill pipe for the aft tank has major cracking in various areas. Repair as original to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
705c - prior to receiving credit DD/ISE
46 CFR 137.330
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2024
Resolution: Both port and starboard aft fuel sill pipes were removed and replaced with new piping.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 137.200
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's COI anniversary date is 01 September 2022 with inspection window ending 01 December 2022. Vessel is restricted from conducting operations until CG annual inspection has been completed.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 August 2024
Resolution: Conducted annual inspection on 29Aug24.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 19 January 2022
Resolved
The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by either the [name withheld] reported unintentional grounding on 17JAN2022 from untied lines. Vessel must undergo hull inspection once safely moored at pier to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 19 January 2022
Resolved 7 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel sent satisfactory hull inspection and conducted in service inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 15 December 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 141.380(b)- When the towing vessel is underway, The EPIRB must be stowed in its float free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation. The EPIRBS hydrostatic release unit was past its experation date.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 February 2022
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 15 December 2021
Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. Vessel missing bridge to bridge and radio safety certificates.
46 CFR 140.715
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 February 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 December 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 141.340(g)(1)-
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Lifejacket on bridge was missing required light.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 February 2022
Resolution: Light was placed on lifejacket located on the bridge to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 September 2020
Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. On a new vessel, each pipe that contains vapor, gas, or liquid that has a temperature exceeding 150 °F (65.5 °C) which is within reach of personnel must be insulated where necessary or otherwise guarded to prevent injury. Vessel was missing lagging on Generator exhaust piping. 46 CFR 144.830
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 November 2020
Resolved 15 December 2021
Resolution: Exhaust pipes on the generator's had lagging installed to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 September 2020
Resolved
Fire Detection system must be installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. Fire sensors in the Engine Room and Galley were found to be inoperable. 46 CFR 142.330
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2020
Resolved 15 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided evidence that the fire detection system was serviced and fire sensors onboard were found to be in operable condition to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. Vessels Relief Valves were inoperable. 46 CFr 143.300
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2020
Resolved 15 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel;s relief valve was newly installed and in operable condition to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 8 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: Incomplete dimension information (AIS Antenna Position “X” equals 0).
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2018
Resolved 18 October 2018
Resolution: Vessel met all requirements for AIS broadcasting.