Records from 2025 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 July 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)83.5 ft × 33.7 ft × 11.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 343 / net 233
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)83.5 ft × 33.7 ft × 11.3 ft
ITC tonnagegross 400 / net 120
BuilderC&C MARINE AND REPAIR LLC · BELLE CHASSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2025
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 January 2026 · expires 31 January 2027
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 it400 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
343 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
120 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
233 - 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 · 5
17 July 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8442518
9 July 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8433810
20 January 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8298531
20 January 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8302116
15 August 2025
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8210591
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 20 January 2026
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Received report the ITV AL SLOSS ran aground. Vessel must submit TPO report attesting to the seaworthiness and material condition of the vessel.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 January 2026
Resolved 20 January 2026
Resolution: Company representative provided a surveyor's report attesting to the seaworthiness and material condition of the towing vessel and the barges in the tow.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
Provide objective evidence of a satisfactory external audit conducted by the cognizant third-party organization within six months of issuance of the initial COI. Failure to complete and provide evidence of this audit will result in the vessel being reverted to the Coast Guard inspection option, suspension of vessel operations, or COI revocation, as determined by the OCMI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 April 2026
Resolution: Received completed external audit conducted on 13FEB26 with 0 findings.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 December 2025
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. The following alarms must be provided...high bilge levels.
MI observed inoperable bilge alarm on the bridge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: TPO provided photos of working bilge alarm panel in the wheelhouse.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph (a)(8) of this section, each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following: The system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual.
MI observed the fire control panel in the wheelhouse could not show protected zones on the vessel, displayed a backup battery error message, and the crew was not knowledgeable of the system.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: TPO stated Hiller technicians arrived to the vessel, performed functional testing and trained the crew on the system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
In addition to the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section, all fire-suppression and detection equipment and systems on board a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the attached nameplate, manufacturer's approved design manual, or as otherwise provided in any TSMS applicable to the vessel.
MI observed the CO2 system onboard was not immediately available for use.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: TPO stated the Hiller technician fully activated the CO2 system on 04DEC25.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part.
MI observed a 40-B portable fire extinguisher was not located near the vessel's designated cabinet for flammable or combustible products.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: TPO stated two new portable extinguishers were mounted on the upper exterior deck of flammable storage lockers.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
As far as practicable, drills must take place on board the vessel. They must include: (1) Participation by all crewmembers; and (2) Actual use of, or realistic simulation of the use of, emergency equipment.
MI observed vessel did not perform man overboard, abandon ship, and fire drills while underway.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: TPO provided photos of crew performing required drills while underway.