Records from 1984 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 February 2026.
Inspection history · 29
4 February 2026
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8306210
22 January 2025
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8067536
22 January 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7852948
7 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7691236
13 March 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7740651
8 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7591322
7 October 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7583709
5 August 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7525624
10 December 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7365956
17 November 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7345034
8 September 2020
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7053170
1 June 2020
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6965099
21 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6948177
21 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6949806
6 September 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6266931
20 June 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4350953
29 October 2009
Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3624088
13 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2913819
8 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2834039
8 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 215246
1 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 38616
18 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 69243
17 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 522665
11 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 485565
11 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 516134
1 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 445887
14 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 526252
1 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 173102
31 May 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 516040
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of sewage is prohibited the operator must secure device in a manner which prevents discharge of sewage. Acceptable methods of securing the device include using a non-releasable wire-tie to hold the seacock in the closed position. MI found no way of securing the overboard discharge of the sewage system from discharging overboard.
33 CFR 159.7(b)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 February 2025
Resolution: Fixed during inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
Each life raft must be arranged for float-free launching. The arrangement must ensure that the life raft when released and inflated, are not dragged under by the sinking vessel. MI found the life raft sea painter improperly arranged and must be properly arranged within 7 days.
46 CFR 141.310
46 CFR 199.130(c)(7)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 February 2025
Resolved 18 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted satisfactory photographic evidence of the painter being attached to the weak leak.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Cert for personnel on survival craft & rescue boat
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
Every person assigned duties onboard a vessel that is not required to carry lifeboats and is required to employ a lifeboat operator must hold an endorsement as either lifeboat operator or lifeboat operator-limited. Vessel did not have a properly licensed lifeboat operator on board during inspection.
46 CFR 15.404(f)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2025
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: See docs
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. Company has quarterly inspection to ensure dewatering system has ability to take suction and has adequate discharge and operates as designed but also states do not pump discharge overboard. Vessel is not arranged with a means to properly test bilge system and is not able to fully comply with testing requirements. Company to develop and implement arrangement for bilge system testing to ensure system operates as designed.
46 CFR 143.245(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 March 2025
Resolved 18 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted satisfactory photographic evidence of the means to connect a hose to recirculate the bilge back to the bilge to test the system.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. Vessel has openings in watertight bulkhead in engine room around pipe and cable penetrations (03) total. Bulkhead must be made watertight within 7 days.
46 CFR 140.610(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 February 2025
Resolved 18 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted satisfactory photographic evidence of the openings being filled appropriately.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 of § 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates. Vessel is required 6 day and 6 night distress signals.
46 CFR 141.370
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 March 2025
Resolved 18 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted satisfactory photographic evidence of new flares.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Fuel line on stbd main was chaffing.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified fuel line was replaced and correctly fastened to prevent chaffing.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Observed leaking gasket on oil pump on stbd main.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified replacement of gasket on oil pump.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Observed exhaust leak on stbd. main.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified satisfactory repairs on exhaust on stbd main.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Observed fuel transfer pump secured with only 1 bolt.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified satisfactory installation of fuel transer pump.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Observed slop oil tank diaphragm pump not permanently installed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified satisfactory installation of slop oil tank diaphragm pump.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Wiring for the bilge pump not secured.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified satisfactory installation of wiring on bilge pump.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
RPM gauge on port auxiliary generator engine inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified proper operation of RPM gauge on port auxiliary generator engine.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
General alarm in the engine room not identified with
signage.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified satisfactory general alarm signage.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Penetrations through hull in fidly space not water tight.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified satisfactory water tight penetrations through hull in fidly space.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Vessel has no means to gauge water pressure from fire pump.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified installation and operation of water pressure gauge on fire pump.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
The high voltage 120/240 electricl box had 2 opening that were capped and corrected.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 February 2024
Resolution: The high voltage 120/240 electricl box had 2 opening that were capped and corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Port and stbd shaft seal were leaking. Both were tightened and corrected.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 February 2024
Resolution: Port and stbd shaft seal were leaking. Both were tightened and corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 1 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 equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent. Pressure relief valve found set to pressure vessel MAWP of 200 psi. Replace or reset pressure relief valve to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 November 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced pressure relif valve with properlay rated valve. Documents uploaded.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 November 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Port side battery box in engine room found to be filled with hydraulic fluid. Repair / clean to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 November 2022
Resolved 1 November 2022
Resolution: Rectified during inspection
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 1 November 2022
Resolved
Cylinders used for containing hazardous ships' stores that are compressed gases must be - Except as provided in 46 CFR 147.65, 147.66, and 147.67, maintained and retested in accordance with 49 CFR 180. Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders on open deck found to have significant corrosion, Acetylene cylinder markings unreadable. Remove or replace cylinders to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 November 2022
Resolved 1 November 2022
Resolution: Rectified during inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 1 November 2022
Resolved
Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. Fuel shutoff remote valve did not have identifying markings. Add markings to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 November 2022
Resolved 1 November 2022
Resolution: Rectified during inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation. The flame impingement bowls were found missing on stbd main engine and both port and stbd generators for the fuel filters. Install to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 143.205 (a)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 December 2021
Resolved 10 December 2021
Resolution: New metal flame inpigment bowls were installed on fuel filter assemblies for the stbd main engine, port and stbd generators