Records from 1994 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 17 September 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.4 ft × 24.1 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 78
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO INC · MORGAN CITY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1980
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it98 - Simplified, Gross Ton
78 - Simplified, 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 · 36
17 September 2025
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8238773
28 July 2025
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8196738
2 April 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7888500
22 March 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7655036
25 February 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7406070
3 June 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7214572
8 December 2020
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7108591
24 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4250670
28 September 2011
DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4154819
13 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4116077
16 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4084580
25 May 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4022025
25 May 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4022050
17 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3991691
24 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3971566
24 March 2011
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3971716
24 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3973261
30 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3882705
4 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3495301
3 March 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3428617
1 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3426583
5 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3319009
11 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130334
26 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3066807
23 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3065366
20 October 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2804537
27 September 2006
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2788238
3 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2703393
29 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2444268
13 May 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2356972
6 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2328181
14 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1964114
14 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1965144
12 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 288108
3 February 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 412463
1 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 707068
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
A 40–B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. Vessel did not have a 40B FE in the vicinity of the vessels flammable locker.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 April 2024
Resolved 2 April 2024
Resolution: Vessel sent in photos of the new extinguisher mounted near the flamm locker.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
The Rules concerning lights (§§ 83.20 through 83.31) shall be complied with. Vessels stbd running light failed to operate. Vessel must repair prior to operating at night or in a time of reduced visibility.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 April 2024
Resolved 9 April 2024
Resolution: Vesssel replaced bulb in running light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water
light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110,
Vessels waterlight batteries were found expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 April 2024
Resolved 9 April 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced batteries with valid batteries.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel
and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Vessels two doors leading into the engine room from the main deck were found to be not watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 April 2024
Resolved 16 April 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced gaskets on WTD's.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 22 March 2023
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Test and examination procedures must be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Vessel could not provide evidence that alarm set points for the main engines or generators had been verified and tested. Submit technicians report to USCG attesting to proper operation of both main engine low lube oil and high coolant temp alarms as well as both generator low lube oil and high coolant temp alarms.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2023
Resolved 18 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided technicians report attesting to proper operation of alarms and set points.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 22 March 2023
Resolved
Chemical testing of personnel must be conducted as required by this subpart and in accordance with the procedures detailed in 49 CFR part 40. Provide evidence of enrollment in testing consortium, proof of pre-employment testing for all crew, and proof or random testing for all crew.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2023
Resolved 23 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted proof of enrollment in a drug testing consortium as well as evidence of pre-employment and random sampling for all crewmembers.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 28 September 2006
Resolved
Provide remote start for electric fire pump at hose station on main deck.
Due 11 October 2006
Resolved 12 October 2006
Resolution: A portable fire pump with hose was added tot eh vessel in order to satisfy this requirement, which is acceptable.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Arrangement
Issued 27 September 2006
Resolved
Provide fire monitoring system installation at operators station.
Due 11 October 2006
Resolved 12 October 2006
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 27 September 2006
Resolved
Provide Flashing red light at general alarm bell in engine room with sign "when light flashes go to your station"
Due 11 October 2006
Resolved 12 October 2006
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Danger Messages
Issued 12 March 2001
Resolved
Obtain current copy of Coast Guard Light List.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 April 2001
Resolved 28 September 2006
Documentation › Logs/Records › Bunker Delivery Notes/Samples
Issued 12 March 2001
Resolved
Keep last 30 days of D.O.I.'s on board.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 April 2001
Resolved 28 September 2006
Fire Fighting › Structural - Main Vertical Zones › General
Issued 12 March 2001
Resolved
Hold and log monthly fire drills for all crewmembers.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 April 2001
Resolved 28 September 2006
Documentation › Logs/Records › Bunker Delivery Notes/Samples
Issued 12 March 2001
Resolved
Obtain transfer procedures for vessel prior to next fuel transfer.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 April 2001
Resolved 28 September 2006
Documentation › Logs/Records › Bunker Delivery Notes/Samples
Issued 12 March 2001
Resolved
Log required test's and inspections in ship's log.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 April 2001
Resolved 28 September 2006
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Approval
Issued 12 March 2001
Resolved
Place machinery guards on both main propulsion engines and generators.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 April 2001
Resolved 28 September 2006
Documentation
Issued 3 February 1998
Resolved
THE OPERATER DID NOT MAKE THE ENTRY IN THE VESSEL'S LOG BOOK OF THE REQUIRED TEST AND INSPECTIONS OF EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO A 24 HOUR VOYAGE OR WHEN ASSUMING COMMAND OF THE VESSEL AS PER 33 CFR 164.80(b).
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 March 2001
Resolved 13 March 2001
Documentation
Issued 3 February 1998
Resolved
THE HAILING PORT ON THE VESSEL'S STERN DOES NOT MATCH THE HAILING PORT LISTED ON THE VESSEL'S DOCUMENTATION AS PER 46 CFR 67.123(a).
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 March 2001
Resolved 13 March 2001