Records from 1993 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 14 December 2025.
Inspection history · 81
14 December 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8284171
8 August 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8205394
1 July 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7946559
5 May 2022
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7444885
19 April 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7178483
4 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6789262
30 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6429315
4 April 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6384812
20 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6377180
5 October 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6281734
22 August 2017
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6249505
19 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6092123
6 February 2013
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4529332
24 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4521670
14 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4443623
27 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4475215
13 November 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4204172
3 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3956991
20 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3951780
30 December 2010
MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3919155
7 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3660120
1 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3661046
28 September 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3604833
16 September 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3660160
16 April 2009
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3454352
25 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3610329
2 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3536354
8 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3320290
31 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3322431
3 May 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2924286
27 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2930981
22 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2836560
16 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2845014
16 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2849960
12 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2776650
31 August 2006
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2765096
27 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2776341
10 August 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2742894
10 August 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2742938
10 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2628495
1 March 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2593896
6 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2623822
30 January 2006
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2576179
29 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2451412
30 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2405537
25 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2391556
21 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2363119
1 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2302019
7 January 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2281678
3 November 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1979335
4 December 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1743718
16 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1626832
10 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1618575
7 January 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1493358
11 May 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 143842
30 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 148026
29 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 91303
1 October 1997
Uninspected Towing Vessel · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 786103
1 October 1997
Uninspected Towing Vessel · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1120138
6 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 136319
6 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178764
23 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 129730
7 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 129347
11 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 142899
3 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 37575
3 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 95585
3 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 143384
3 January 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181975
12 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 59867
20 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8505
18 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43832
27 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114012
8 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4965
6 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 165733
24 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 164624
25 April 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 76535
21 March 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 40952
19 March 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11747
8 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 145502
5 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 27817
20 March 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 172429
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Fire-detection system: The system is installed, tested, and maintained IAW manufacturers design manual. Fire detection system was last inspected on March 2024. Detection system was functionally tested (E/R heat detectors) by USCG MSU Pittsburgh inspectors this day. Have system tested/inspected and then continue annual inspections.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Verified the systems/extinguishers were inspected and found satisfactory.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Charts and nautical publications - a towing vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel did not have charts or light list for the area to be transited. Acquire adequate and up to date charts and light list for areas transited.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Charts and light list were purchased and onboard.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency exists or an essential system develops problems. Vessel's installed alarms (audible and visual) for both the MDEs and ships service generators failed to indicate/report accurate parameters. Have all alarms adjusted/calibrated to manufacturers recommended settings.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Alarms tested and found to be operating correctly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency exists or an essential system develops problems. Vessel's installed hertz and amp gauges for both the ships service generators failed to indicate/report accurate parameters. Have these gauges adjusted/calibrated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Gauges were corrected and operating properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Port generator's high pressure fuel line was severely chaffed. Replace high pressure fuel line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Fuel line was replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Stbd generator's (stinger side) cover was not properly secured - laying loose on top. Secure cover via mechanical means.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Cover was bolted on.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Port MDE cooling line that connected to the expansion tank was holed and leaking. Replace line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Line was replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Stbd generator's keel cooler return piping was repaired with a soft patch. Remove patch and repair hole.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Piping was repaired.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel with overnight accommodations and alternating watches must have a system to detect when its master/mate becomes incapacitated. Vessel's installed system was unable to be tested and proven operational. Repair/troubleshoot system and make operational.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: System was tested and operating correctly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Water heater was not secured in the location it was installed. Secure water heater to the vessel to prevent movement.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Water heater was properly secured.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Protection against hot piping - each pipe that contains liquid that has a temperature exceeding 150F must be insulated. Cooling water piping for both generators (outlet side) was tested be in excess of 175 degrees F. Insulate piping exceeding 150 degrees F.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Piping was insulated.
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Ballast Water Discharge
Issued 31 August 2006
Resolved
Provide a plan of repairs for the fracture located at the top of the potable water tank.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 August 2006
Resolved 31 August 2006
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 30 January 2006
Resolved
Need to provide proof of certification for the fixed fire detection system.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 February 2006
Resolved 21 February 2006
7 January 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1493358
10 April 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1618575
1 March 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2302019
21 March 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2363119
25 April 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2391556
30 May 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2405537
29 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2451412
6 February 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2623822
10 March 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 2628495
16 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2845014
16 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2849960
22 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2836560
27 April 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2930981
31 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3322431
8 September 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3320290
2 October 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3536354
25 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3610329
16 September 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3660160
1 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3661046
7 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3660120
20 February 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3951780
3 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3956991
13 November 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4204172
27 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4475215
14 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4443623
24 January 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4521670
19 February 2017Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 6092123
20 March 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6377180
4 August 2019Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6789262
14 December 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 8284171
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source:
IIR, through 2026.