Records from 1986 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 5 September 2025.
Inspection history · 63
5 September 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8227902
19 December 2023
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7839739
12 October 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7807709
9 May 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7684681
12 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7667285
21 November 2022
Administrative Inspection · TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7605708
8 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7501087
12 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7195162
26 June 2020
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6987427
14 December 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6873938
14 December 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6876091
6 December 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6868624
6 November 2019
TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6850664
9 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6831394
16 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6177794
15 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6176954
15 February 2017
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6088960
13 February 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6087353
24 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6065619
23 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6052830
5 May 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847913
13 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6045518
22 October 2014
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5010245
5 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4999867
24 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4868386
29 April 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4299313
11 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4043386
17 May 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4014285
26 April 2011
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3995714
6 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3980616
6 April 2011
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3980952
18 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3947976
3 January 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3922606
9 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3529587
19 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3510694
20 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2846299
15 December 2006
MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2841111
4 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2793772
10 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2621556
18 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2608339
17 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2587265
6 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2254332
20 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2224885
8 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2190403
30 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2181301
10 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2162373
23 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2075457
8 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1972198
8 April 2003
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1770579
26 March 2003
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1763514
11 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1619564
24 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 45481
31 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1516479
10 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 17402
14 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 186979
22 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 412203
22 January 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1118314
9 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 401431
8 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134178
5 January 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 185411
17 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 97715
8 August 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 32750
11 September 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 311530
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 19 December 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Inspectors could see daylight through the port and starboard engine room doors when they were fully closed that were marked watertight. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46CFR140.610(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2023
Resolved 22 December 2023
Resolution: Submitted pictures to rectify def.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 19 December 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this sections....Alarm set points twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since the last test. Conduct all applicable alarm set point tests to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46CFR143.245
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 January 2024
Resolved 22 December 2023
Resolution: Submitted report to rectify def.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 December 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205(c): Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation and be suitable for the route and service intended.
Due to grounding, unable to determine if any damage was sustained below the waterline. Vessel is authorized to transit from current position (ICW MM 420) to Southwest Shipyard in Channelview, TX for inspection/repairs. Vessel authorized to conduct underwater dive survey or Drydock. If damage to the vessel occurred due to grounding, repairs are to be made to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2019
Resolved 12 April 2023
Resolution: 12APR2023: Vessel has an open deficiency from 14DEC2019 ACTIVITY # 6873938. Vessel was issued COI in JUN 2020. Vessel had an external audit conducted by ABS 21NOV22 with no non conformities noted. Vessel due for Dry Dock 31JUL2025.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights
Issued 15 December 2006
Resolved
An approved personal flotation device light was not provided for each immersion suit, life preserver, marine buoyant device, and buoyant vest.
Provide
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 April 2011
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 15 December 2006
Resolved
Required number of Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers were not on board.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 April 2011
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 15 December 2006
Resolved
Failure to comply with the requirements for fuel shut-offs on a towing vessel.
must be mechanically actuated
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 April 2011
Navigation
Issued 9 March 1997
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE ONBOARD U.S. COAST PILOT
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 February 1998
Resolved 5 February 1998
Navigation
Issued 9 March 1997
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE ONBOARD CURRENT TIDE TABLES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 February 1998
Resolved 5 February 1998
Navigation
Issued 9 March 1997
Resolved
VESSEL HAD UNAPPROVED NAVIGATION LIGHTS INSTALLED, HOUSEHOLD LIGHTBULBS WERE BEING USED AS RUNING LIGHTS
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 February 1998
Resolved 5 February 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 9 March 1997
Resolved
VESSEL MISSING LIFE RING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 February 1998
Resolved 5 February 1998
Engineering
Issued 9 March 1997
Resolved
vessel did not have flame screens on port and stbd fuel vents.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 February 1998
Resolved 5 February 1998
Navigation
Issued 9 March 1997
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE ONBOARD COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 February 1998
Resolved 5 February 1998
Engineering
Issued 11 September 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A STANDARD DISCHARGE CONNECTION ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.410(A)(3).
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 September 1986
Resolved 11 September 1986
Engineering
Issued 11 September 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A FIXED PIPING SYSTEM FOR DISCHARGE OF OILY MIXTURES AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.410(A)(1).
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 September 1986
Resolved 11 September 1986