Records from 1989 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 10 July 2025.
Inspection history · 44
10 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8182785
25 March 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8098980
18 October 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8020946
14 June 2023
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7714879
31 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7702108
4 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7326050
11 March 2020
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6979019
16 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6841433
15 August 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6513135
27 October 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6296322
12 September 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6265670
23 February 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5819917
16 February 2016
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5845116
3 June 2014
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4872690
28 September 2011
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4160884
26 August 2011
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4129676
8 November 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3887097
29 October 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3880574
8 October 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3866158
22 April 2009
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3458492
29 July 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3283175
18 May 2007
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2936385
3 March 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2597203
15 March 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2310816
3 March 2004
Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2017075
29 October 2002
Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1697989
4 December 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1076529
5 April 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1362127
29 November 1999
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1372833
30 November 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1451351
14 October 1997
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1452332
20 September 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1112512
21 November 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1354050
20 September 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1412859
20 October 1994
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1419328
1 April 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1163164
9 September 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1443412
24 September 1992
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1447193
9 September 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1244045
4 December 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1214693
26 February 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1239450
29 November 1989
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1227439
11 October 1989
Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 908208
22 September 1989
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 887944
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
Auxiliary machinery shall be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended. After collision with another vessel, operator reported that the cargo lift crane experienced a leak around the hydraulic cylinder. Vessel must make satisfactory repairs to return the crane to service prior to crane operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Received photos of satisfactory repairs.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 10 July 2025
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection shall be installed near the periphery of all weather decks accessible to passengers and crew. Vessel sustained damage to hand rails and decking due to involvement in an allision. Vessel to conduct repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard prior to carriage of passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Received photos of satisfactory repairs.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
At least two re-inspections shall be made on each vessel within each triennial inspection period. When possible these re-inspections will be made at approximately equal intervals between triennial inspections for certification. Vessel missed annual inspection period having COI invalid. Vessel is required to have annual/COI inspection done to be issued a Temp COI prior to operation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 April 2025
Resolution: Completed COI inspection, removed permanent Certificate of Inspection document from the vessel, and issued Temporary COI. Educated vessel rep and crew on inspection requirements.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Port and Stbd MDE shaft packings were leaking excessively.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Shaft packing was tightened iaw manufacture recommendations all tests sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Lifejacket placards posted on the bridge and mess-deck area were outdated and not for the lifejackets currently in service.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: The proper lifejacket dawning plackard was provieded and posted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Port 01 deck lifejacket stowage locations were mislabeled as “Work-Vest Storage Only”.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Stowage location was relabeled "LIFEJACKETS"
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Port MDE exhaust manifold was leaking lube/oil.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Gasket was replaced stopping leak
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Battery charger in engine room had exposed wiring.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Romex connector was adjusted and cable was reset into junction box.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Stbd engine room prime mover hydraulic pump had a leak coming from pump packing.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: O-ring was replaced stopping leak.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Stbd engine room prime mover was missing safety guards around rotating machinery.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Safety gaurds replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Hydraulic pressure gauges on bridge which indicate hydraulic pressure were inoperable.
Action required: 66 - Prior to drilling or production operations
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: All gauges for all three legs are replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel does not have a sufficient public address system to alert personnel on the main deck and galley areas of emergent situations.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: VSL provided a operable bull horn with fully charged batteries.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
All float light need new batteries
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: All float light batteries replaced
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Port and starboard engines require guards over rotating engine parts
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Gear/Clutch Starter (hydraulic)
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Clutch cable broken
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Cable replaced
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Port generator oil pressure relief hose not reaching drip pan
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Longer hose attached to reach drip pan
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Port and Starboard engine room hatch gaskets not installed properly and not water tight
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New gaskets properly installed
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Receiver/Bottle
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Welding of support to tank conducted on air compressor tank. Tank needs to be hydro tested or replaced
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New tank installed and operating sat.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Improper hose for service installed on port engine
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Proper hose installed
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Water heater relief valve corroded
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New relief valve installed
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Heat detectors not working
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of heat detectors using heat gun
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of navigation lights and anchor light on mast
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of Navigation Lights
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Fire pump gauge showing only 30 p.s.i.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2017
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Operated fire pump and gauge indicated 100 p.s.i.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Service aft galley portable dry chem ext.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Fire extinguisher serviced
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Ground indicator not working and blanks needed in box in crew lounge
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Ground indicator working and blanks installed in box
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Provide new first aid kit. Kit on board has expired components
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New first aid kit provided
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Five (05) lifejackets need to be replaced
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Five (05) new lifejackets provided
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Ground indicator, gauges, and lights not working on port and starboard generator switchboards
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Ground indicator, gauges, and lights working on port and starboard generator switchboards
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer (solid) › General
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Provide correct crane load placard
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New crane load placard attached to crane
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Stencil vsl name of fire hoses
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 12 October 2017
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Fire hoses stenciled with vessel name
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer (solid) › General
Issued 23 February 2016
Resolved
Crane did not have valid 5 year load test. Required vessel rep to "Crane load test IAW 46CFR107.259
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 March 2016
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory crane test conducted IAW API-2D by a qualified inspector.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 28 September 2011
Resolved
Provide and keep a lifesaving equipment maintenance record onboard vessel.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2011
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 28 September 2011
Resolved
Provide a painter for uppermost lifefloat and attach to weaklink or other lifefloat in a proper float-free arrangement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2011
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 28 September 2011
Resolved
Renew floating electric light for lifefloat to replace damaged one.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2011
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 8 October 2010
Resolved
Missing signed stability letter. Authorized to post carbon unsigned copy temporarly until such time that a signed copy can be retrieved from MSC archives or a new letter drafted and signed.
Due 8 December 2010
Resolved 29 October 2010
Resolution: Vessel Captain was able to find Stability letter onboard the vessel.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive)
Issued 29 October 2002
Resolved
Repair fuel leak on starboard MDE
Due 29 November 2002
Resolved 3 March 2004
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid)
Issued 29 October 2002
Resolved
Conduct hydrostatic test of piping. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Due 29 November 2002
Resolved 3 March 2004
Documentation › Markings/Placards
Issued 29 October 2002
Resolved
Correctly identify vessel on hull.
Due 29 November 2002
Resolved 3 March 2004
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 29 October 2002
Resolved
Repair bent port rudder post. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Rudder
Due 29 November 2002
Resolved 3 March 2003
Stability › Watertight Integrity
Issued 29 October 2002
Resolved
Repair hole in port bow, on corner, 6" down from deck.
Due 29 November 2002
Resolved 3 March 2004
Lifesaving
Issued 29 November 1999
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH D8 POLICY LETTER DATED 12NOV98 "RESCUE BOAT REQUIREMENTS ON OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS" TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1999
Resolved 29 November 1999
Documentation
Issued 22 September 1989
Resolved
SUBMIT PLANS SHOWING GENERAL ARRANGEMENT, INBOARD/OUTBOARD PROFILE AND A STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF ALL LEGS AND LEG TOWER SUPPORTS TO [name withheld] FOR APPROVAL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 September 1989
Resolved 22 September 1989
Lifesaving
Issued 22 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE RESCUE BOAT AND SUITABLE EMBARKATION LADDER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 September 1989
Resolved 22 September 1989
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE ON BOARD 1.5" APPROVED FIRE HOSES WITH APPROVED ALL PURPOSE NOZZLES AND SPANNERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 September 1989
Resolved 22 September 1989
Documentation
Issued 22 September 1989
Resolved
SUBMIT AN OPERATING MANUAL MEETING THGE APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF 46 CFR 109.121 TO [name withheld] FOR APPROVAL AND PROVIDE ON BOARD A COAST GUARDISSUED STABILITY LETTER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 September 1989
Resolved 22 September 1989