Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 14 May 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.8 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDRAVO STEELSHIP CORP · PINE BLUFF, AR, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBATON ROUGE, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 18 July 2024 · expires 31 August 2025
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 it67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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 · 22
14 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8135844
25 July 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7753841
22 June 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7712956
20 September 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7555152
20 April 2021
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7178897
15 February 2011
MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3948038
8 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3391003
28 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3385867
28 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3390300
11 October 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2798774
8 September 2006
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2772977
18 August 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2752215
30 June 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2408855
7 March 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2304994
14 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 761772
14 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 761773
8 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196733
8 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196738
21 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70664
26 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8059
4 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 168612
28 January 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156110
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 20 September 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly.
The door to the engine room marked watertight requires a new gasket.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: Received pictures from vessel rep of new gasket.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 20 September 2022
Resolved
Alarms must: (1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location;
Visual engine room high level bilge alarm was not working, but was repaired on site.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 September 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected as required by Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers with the frequency specified by NFPA 10. Vsl did not have record of monthly inspections for portable extinguishers. Vsl shall perform monthly maintenance and record as required. 46CFR142.240(1),(iv)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Log was created for required monthly portable extinguisher inspections
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be marked with its respective current and voltage ratings. Vsl had multiple electrical panels that were not marked as required. Vsl shall mark as required.46CFR143.400(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Electrical panels were marked as required
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance provided that the vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned. Vsl had unsatisfactory fuel line through hull penetration and hole caused by corrosion in blkhead. Vsl shall make repairs to fwd void watertight bulkhead to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46CFR144.200(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Inserts were installed for fuel line blkhd penetration and blkhd behind ladder.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
Machinery systems must be maintained to provided for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions.
Piping was vibrating against air receiver causing damage and chafing. Vsl shall make adjustments as required to prevent further damage.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: added clearance to piping which prevents vibration and chafing with reciever
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained so as to minimize fire hazards. Vsl had threaded cap on port side fuel tank drain line in E/R but was missing on stbd side. Vsl shall install threaded cap on stbd side to further prevent diesel from leaking into bilge in the event of possible valve failure.46CFR142.220
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: threaded cap was installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling. Semi-portable was not secured as required. Semi-portable shall be secured as required.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: installed means to secure extinguisher