Records from 1991 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 March 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)47.1 ft × 20.1 ft × 7.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 57 / net 38
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBELLE RIVER, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 31 July 2025 · expires 31 July 2026
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 it57 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
38 - 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 · 29
20 March 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8332963
3 December 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8277142
6 December 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8044398
8 July 2024
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7953291
10 May 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7910075
20 January 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7852033
1 September 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7782424
28 June 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7759452
9 June 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7710253
6 February 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7632790
21 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7512597
31 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6933503
24 June 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6668320
16 May 2019
TPO Audit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6682859
23 August 2015
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5224840
28 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5092524
10 February 2011
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3943884
6 June 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3905556
20 November 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3366499
28 February 2008
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3155516
20 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2878604
15 July 2006
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2713228
5 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2546799
20 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2518820
15 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2518678
29 November 2004
Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2255646
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1973432
16 September 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115715
7 August 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 643623
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 May 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Port main engine activated high temperature alarm.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 May 2024
Resolved 13 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced belt and tested the powerplant in presence of marine inspector. Sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
Each life float and rigid buoyant apparatus must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, a painter, and floating electric water light approved under approval series 160.010.
The vessel's life float was missing the painter and floating electric water light. Vessel is limited to Rivers operations until the deficiency is rectified.
46CFR141.325(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 September 2023
Resolution: Received photograph from O/O showing proper installation of vessel's life float, deficiency cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 5 September 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions.
MI witnessed wasted fuel lines on the vessel's starboard generator. Deficiency shall be rectified prior to the vessel's departure.
46CFR143.205(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel O/O provided photographs in regard to the installation of approved fuel generator fuel lines, deficiency cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 5 September 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Large quantities of fuel was discovered in the forward locker bilge. Deficiency shall be rectified prior to the vessel's departure.
46CFR142.220(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 September 2023
Resolution: Fuel in forward lockers was removed, deficiency cleared.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 5 September 2023
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail.
MI identified exposed rotating gears on the vessel's port generator.
46CFR144.820
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2023
Resolved 8 September 2023
Resolution: Port generator guard was installed, deficiency rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 5 September 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions.
The vessel's generator gauge panel and both generator RPM gauges were found inoperable.
46CFR143.205(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2023
Resolved 8 September 2023
Resolution: Both generator RPM gauges and switchboard was witnessed in satisfactory operation, deficiency cleared.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 5 September 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea (COLREGS) or 33CFR84 as appropriate to its area of operation.
The vessel's anchor light was found inoperable.
46CFR140.720
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2023
Resolved 8 September 2023
Resolution: The vessel's anchor light was witnessed fully operational, deficiency cleared.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 5 September 2023
Resolved
Safety orientations and other crew training must be documented in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
The vessel operator was unable to provide evidence of any crew safety orientation training or drills.
46CFR140.410(d)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2023
Resolved 8 September 2023
Resolution: O/O provided satisfactory evidence of crew safety orientation and drills, deficiency cleared.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 June 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel experienced machinery failure that requires mechanic repair.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel fabricated and installed new stbd rudder.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 June 2023
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Vessel is required to clean bilges prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel pumped and cleaned bilges and provided photos and invoice attesting to rectification of this deficiency.