Inspection history · 48
29 January 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8297479
25 November 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8273978
6 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8075724
21 January 2025
Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8068942
5 October 2023
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7800157
9 November 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7587917
30 September 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7296198
11 December 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7110083
10 November 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7092803
9 November 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7092750
13 October 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7076914
8 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7047290
3 September 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7049119
18 July 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6496486
26 May 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5179582
10 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4889295
2 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4879328
13 April 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4569116
2 August 2012
MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4406156
2 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4238202
19 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3977301
16 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3110566
17 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2939916
7 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Violation Case Coordination Center · Activity 2772046
24 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2758840
24 August 2006
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2760148
17 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2770930
9 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2266027
23 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Heartland District (dre) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2174518
12 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2069106
28 January 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996470
9 October 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1925261
26 October 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 761887
23 October 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197497
10 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1522494
11 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3460
11 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 109325
18 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Pascagoula · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1511386
29 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 153222
21 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 32446
30 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 51347
25 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 703512
24 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 88400
31 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38067
7 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 441309
21 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 103754
8 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 666407
2 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 372055
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan in accordance with 46 CFR 140.500. There was no health and safety plan developed by the company. The plan must identify and mitigate the health and safety hazards outlined in 46 CFR 140.510 and be compiled in one single plan to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to December 8, 2022.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 December 2022
Resolved 8 December 2022
Resolution: A copy of the company health and safety plan was placed on board the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized life jacket and must be fitted with a whistle and light. Two of the life jackets on board had lights that were expired. Replace the expired lights with serviceable lights to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to
December 8, 2022.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 December 2022
Resolved 8 December 2022
Resolution: Check the lights on all the life jackets and all were in date.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with a fathometer as applicable to the area of operation. The vessel did not have a fathometer on the bridge to measure the depth of the water below the keel. Install and demonstrate proper operation of a fathometer to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to December 8, 2022.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 December 2022
Resolved 8 December 2022
Resolution: A new Garmin fathometer was installed and was recording the depth.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended back flooding through bilge piping. There was no check valve installed on the suction side of the bilge pickup. Install a check valve just after the bilge suction and conduct an operational test of the bilge dewatering system to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to December 8, 2022.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 December 2022
Resolved 8 December 2022
Resolution: A check valve was installed on the suction side of the bilge piping. Vessel crew was able to demonstrate dewatering capabilities during an operational test of the bilge pump.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be be fitted with spring loaded relief valves (SRV) and the relief valves must be tested twice in five years without more than three years between tests. The vessel had no records of installation of the installed SRV and could not provide any documentation of the last test. Either provide documentation of when the SRV was installed or provided new ones to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to December 8, 2022.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 December 2022
Resolved 8 December 2022
Resolution: Company purchased and installed two SRV's with a lifting pressure of 200 psi on November 15, 2022.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 30 September 2021
Resolved
Life float weak link was for a 11-20 person lifefloat and the vessel has a 6 person lifefloat installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 November 2021
Resolved 15 November 2021
Resolution: The owner of the vessel provided proof in the way of photographs that the weak link was appropriate for the life float. The weak link was manfactured by [name withheld] in July 2014 and is rated for lifefloats with a capacity of 6 to 10 persons.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2021
Resolved
Lifebuoy grab lines are weather deteriorated and need to be replaced.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 November 2021
Resolved 15 November 2021
Resolution: The owner of the vessel provided proof in the way of photographs that the grab lines on each of the life ring buoys were replaced and appeared to be sufficient in condition.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 30 September 2021
Resolved
The emergency escape light in the engineroom was inoperable.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 November 2021
Resolved 15 November 2021
Resolution: The owner of the vessel provided proof in the way of photographs that the the emergency light was burning brightly.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 30 September 2021
Resolved
The general alarm strobe light in the engineroom was inoperable.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 November 2021
Resolved 15 November 2021
Resolution: The owner of the vessel provided proof in the way of a video that shows the flashing red light for the general alarm in the engine room was operating properly.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Ship specific plans for the recovery of persons from the water
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel must establish procedures to address fall overboard prevention and recovery of persons in the water in accordance with 46 CFR 140.425. The company was not able to produce any fall overboard prevention procedures that meet the items in 46 CFR 140.425(a). Develop procedures to address fall overboard prevention and ensure all crew members comply with the policies and procedures to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative presented procedures that included identification, mitigation and prevention of fall overboards.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel must identify the duties and duty stations for each person on board during an emergency in accordance with 46 CFR 140.405. The company was not able to produce the identified duties and duty stations of each crew member during an emergency. Identify all emergency situations as outlined in 46 CFR 140.405(b) and post the emergency duties and duty stations in a conspicuous location and at the operating station to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Observed the drafted emergency duties and duty stations posted in the galley and at the operating station that met the requirements in 46 CFR 140.405.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
A qualified radio operator on a towing vessel must be designated to have primary responsibility for radio communications during distress incidents in accordance with 47 CFR 80.1073(a)(1). The Master was unable to present a Restricted Radio Operators Permit. Apply for and obtain a Restricted Radio Operators permit to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 19 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative provided a copy of the RROP issued to the Master of the vessel on October 14, 2020.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
A Marine Employer must provide an EAP education program for the employer's crew members and supervisory personnel. The training program must include at least the following elements: the affects of drug and alcohol use on the health, safety and the work environment; the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse; and documentation of training provided to crew members and the employer's supervisory personnel in accordance with 46 CFR 16.401(c). The vessel representative was unable to provide records of EAP training. Conduct EAP training for all crew members and supervisory personnel and provide the records of training to an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 10 November 2020
Resolution: The human Resources manager provided objective evidence in the form of signed training records demonstrating EAP training for all crew members enrolled in the company drug and alcohol program.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan in accordance with 46 CFR 140.500. The Vessel representative was unable to produce a health and safety plan developed by the company. The plan must identify and mitigate the health and safety hazards outlined in 46 CFR 140.510 and be compiled in one single plan to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Observed the Company Health and Safety Plan that met the requirements in 46 CFR 140.500.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with emergency lighting for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space in accordance with 46 CFR 143.410(b). During a test, the emergency lighting that illuminated the stairwell from the wheelhouse down to the second deck berthing spaces did not illuminate. Make proper repairs to the emergency light as identified and demonstrate operation of the same to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Emergency lighting that illuminated the stairwell leading from the bridge to the accomodation space below was tested and found satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel must have means provided for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces in accordance with 46 CFR 144.605. The vents in the funnel stack had a means to secure the mechanical ventilation but did not have any closure device for the vents in the funnel. Provide a means of closing all ventilation in the event of an engine room fire to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Observed several manual covers that are used to secure the natural ventilation to the machinery space that met the requirements in 46 CFR 144.605. The covers are hinged and are latched open during normal operations.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products on board a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use in Accordance with 46 CFR 142.225. A dedicated storage cabinet must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move and must be either a flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies UL 1275 or a flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies FM Approvals Standard 6050. The vessel was storing all their flammable liquids in an unapproved cabinet. Provide an approved and suitable flammable locker and ensure a portable
40-B fire extinguisher is mounted near the locker to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Observed a 40-B portable fire extinguisher mounted in the vicinity of the flammable locker that met the requirements in 46 CFR 142.225.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention in accordance with 46 CFR 143.230. During an inspection of the alarms at the operating station, there was no alarm installed for low oil pressure and high cooling water temperature for both main diesel engines and there was no alarm for low hydraulic steering fluid level. Provide all alarms as noted and demonstrate proper operation of the same to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Tested the steering hydraulic low level and bilge alarm. All other alarms were not tested but were accounted for on the panel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
The owner of a towing vessel must establish safety and sanitary procedures in accordance with the company's health and safety plan including crew's quarters and the galley be kept in a sanitary condition in accordance with 46 CFR 140.505(e). The starboard side potable water vent was missing a bug screen. Provide the protective screen to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: A suitable screen was provided in way of the fresh water vent on the starboard side main deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel must have sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment and must be provided within crew working and living areas in accordance with 46 CFR 143.410. During an inspection of the exterior spaces, there were 6 light fixtures on the main deck that were missing protective covers. Provide and install all protective covers for each exterior deck light fitting to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: All exterior, main deck light fixtures were provided with protective covers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment installed on all towing vessels must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. In accordance with 46 CFR 143.400. The electrical distribution panel located in the console at the operating station in the wheelhouse on the starboard side had the panel removed and all wiring and circuits were exposed presenting a shock hazard to the vessel crew. Properly repair and fasten the panel cover and door to prevent electrical shock and ensure all circuits are labeled with a description of the loads they serve to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: The cover and door in way of the distribution panel located in the wheelhouse were properly affixed and all breakers were properly identified with the loads.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment installed on all towing vessels must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. In accordance with 46 CFR 143.400. During a walk through of all interior spaces, there were numerous dead end wires that were identified. Properly remove all dead end wires as identified to the vessel crew to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: The dead end wires originally identified have been femoved from their source and taken off the vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Pressure vessels on towing vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with a pressure gage in a visible location, be fitted with spring loaded relief valves and be clearly marked with the MAWP in accordance with 46 CFR 143.300. The vessel crew was unable to identify the last test of the safety relief valves and the MAWP was not marked in a visible location on the tank visible to the crew. Properly mark the MAWP on the tank and provide and install a Safety Relief Valve to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Both air receivers in the machinery space were clearly marked with the MAWP (175 psi) and new safety relief valaves were installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. During a test of the navigational lights, the crew was unable to demonstrate illumination of the anchor light as required by 33 CFR 83.30. Properly repair and demonstrate proper operation of the anchor light to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: The anchor light was energized and found to be buring brightly.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. The port and starboard running lights were positioned in such a way that they were not visible to an approaching vessel. Properly reposition both port and starboard running lights and demonstrate proper operation of the anchor light to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: The port and starboard running lights were repositioned in order to be seen by an approaching vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel that must carry a life float specified in 46 CFR Table 141.305, must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, a painter, and floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 in accordance with 46 CFR 141.325. The life float on board was not in a float free arrangement and was missing the painter, and floating electric water light. Provide and install the sea painter and weak link and the floating water light to the to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Observed the float free arrangements for the life float were satisfactory and met the requirements in 46 CFR 141.305
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be fitted with retro reflective material that meets IMO Resolution A.658(16) in accordance with 46 CFR 141.360 and marked with the vessel's name. The two life ring buoys outside the wheelhouse doors on the port and starboard side had deteriorated retro reflective tape and the name of the vessel was faded and illegible. Properly affix retro reflective material as per the IMO Resolution to the Life Ring Buoys on the bridge wing and mark the name of the vessel in legible block letters to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Retro reflective tape was added to both life ring buoy and determined to be satisfactory.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
The type and quantity of chemicals that are required to operate the device are provided by the manufacturer in accordance with 33 CFR 159.57(a)(5). The vessel was not adhering to the manufacturer’s instructions for operating the system as they were using the wrong chlorinating tablets (pool grade). The instruction manual stated that only waste water treatment chlorinating tablets are to be used. Provide the proper chemicals and ensure the Marine Sanitation device is operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: The correct treatment tablets and additives were provided in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Marine Employers must ensure that they and their crew members have met the requirements of a Chemical Testing Program as required in 46 CFR 16.203(a) and all crew members must be enrolled in a random drug testing program. The vessel representative was unable to provide a list of all crew members subject to random testing. Provide the list of all crew members enrolled in the Company's Drug and Alcohol Program to the attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 18 November 2020
Resolution: The Marine Employer is made of two subsidiary companies, Marinex Construction and Noah Towing LLC. The Master was placed in the random drug pool as he works exclusively on the towing vessel while both deck hands work in several capacities.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
All marine employers must submit drug testing program data required by 49 CFR 40.26 and appendix H to 49 CFR part 40 in the form of a Marine Information System (MIS) report in accordance with 46 CFR 16.500. The vessel representative was unable to provide the Company's MIS Report for calendar year 2019. Provide the MIS Report for 2019 to the attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system in accordance with 46 CFR 143.255. The crew was unable to produce a documented maintenance plan for the fuel systems for the main engines and auxiliary generators in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide a documented maintenance plan for all fuel systems for the main engines and generators to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to November 6, 2020.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: The crew was able to produce a documented fuel maintenance plan for the Cummins main engines and the Detroit Diesels for the auxiliary generators.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
missing PE letter
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2018
Resolved 3 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep provided a PE letter dated July 16, 2018. PE Letter has been uploaded into the vessel documents in MISLE.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
Vessel only have one fixed fire station and hose. Must add another station of siameses fitting.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2018
Resolved 3 September 2020
Resolution: This deficiency is cleared on the basis that it will be visually inspected during the initial inspection for certification scheduled for October 8, 2020.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
Vessel has excessive standing oil under stbd MDE and both SSDG's.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 August 2018
Resolved 3 September 2020
Resolution: This deficiency is cleared on the basis that it will be visually inspected during the initial inspection for certification scheduled for October 8, 2020.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type II
Issued 24 August 2006
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the installed MSD. Ensure proper alignment of overboard discharge valves. Tech Rep to inspect system.
Due 25 August 2006
Resolved 25 August 2006
Resolution: Recieved fax stating unit was inspected and tested satisfactorily.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 24 August 2006
Resolved
Provide approved fire extinguisher bracket for the following fire extinguishers: 1) upper house passageway and 2) upper engine room starboard side.
Due 31 August 2006
Resolved 8 September 2006
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 24 August 2006
Resolved
Provide personal marker light for all life preservers on board excluding work vests.
Due 31 August 2006
Resolved 8 September 2006