Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 January 2026.
Inspection history · 44
6 January 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8291056
19 February 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8081571
29 November 2023
Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7828092
31 January 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7629969
19 May 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7468191
8 February 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7393721
8 February 2022
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7400167
29 December 2020
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7114894
12 January 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6900609
8 January 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6876215
27 February 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6633702
20 February 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6628660
27 December 2018
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6587802
10 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6411161
11 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5851961
22 June 2015
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5161026
25 July 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4939176
4 April 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4562750
3 April 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4278279
13 October 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4172357
4 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3978932
10 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Heartland District (dwb) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3321984
27 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Heartland District (dwb) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3321960
27 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2664283
20 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629464
19 November 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2244240
11 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2247534
21 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2140548
9 June 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Heartland District (dre) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2093674
24 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2031030
18 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2184290
7 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1769540
24 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1117757
7 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 432129
17 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Dauphin Island · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1510304
26 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7407
28 May 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 416523
6 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 406567
16 April 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 402705
9 April 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114095
12 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 135932
29 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 104990
28 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 186293
8 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156494
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 5 December 2023
Resolved
Vessel had not logged a drill in a year.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 December 2023
Resolved 5 December 2023
Resolution: Completed drill while onboard, vessel logged.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 17 February 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock
hazards. MI observed both generators windings excessively coated in oily dust mixture. Operator is required to
provide a servicing report to the satisfaction of the attending MI regarding the cleaning and identification of the
source of oil and corrective actions. Operator is permitted to continue operation of generators for 14 days with an hourly fire watch made and logged.
46CFR143.400
16c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 March 2023
Resolved 21 February 2023
Resolution: Recieved technician's report attesting to cleaning the windings and hourly reports of crew watches.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 February 2023
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a
designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. MI observed storage cabinet was no longer in serviceable
condition due to wasted door and failed hinges and latch. Operator to replace or remove cabinet to the
satisfaction of attending MI.
46CFR142.225(a)
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 March 2023
Resolved 3 April 2023
Resolution: A new flam locker arrived on board and is in use.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 February 2023
Resolved
Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in
lenth, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy. MI
observed 01 life buoy float light attaching line was unserviceable due to uv damage. Operator to replace line in
accordance with this site and to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46CFR141.360(c)(4)
16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 March 2023
Resolved 25 April 2023
Resolution: Operator replaced line on ring buoy
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 31 January 2023
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. MI
observed both weather tight engine room doors not sealing. Conducted water test as requested by vessel agent
and noted significant leakage. Operator is required to make repairs to all weathertight doors to ensure proper
sealing to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46CFR144.320
16c.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 March 2023
Resolved 3 April 2023
Resolution: New gaskets were installed on both doors.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 19 May 2022
Resolved
The managing owner or operator who has selected the Coast Guard option must make their vessel available for the Coast Guard to conduct the examinations required by this subpart. Vessel is hauled out at Blakeley Shipyard
conducting work to items within a scope of drydock as covered in 46 CFR 137.330 without Coast Guard oversight. Owner/operator must provide scope of work and make notification to local OCMI.
No additional work that affects the safety of vessel or machinery to include those items covered in 46 CFR 137.330 may be conducted without prior authorization from local OCMI.
46 CFR 137.302
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Attended for final air test of inserts
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
The inspected towing vessel does not carry an adequate survival craft for it's endorsed Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route. To maintain the currently endorsed route, provide and install an operational survival craft to Marine Inspector satisfaction.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 February 2022
Resolved 21 February 2022
Resolution: Installed life float
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Owner or managing operator of an existing vessel operating an existing vessel operating under a stability document, must be able to produce a copy of such document. Provide copy of stability document to illustrate satisfactory service on the endorsed route.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 February 2022
Resolved 8 February 2022
Resolution: Provided attestation to stability of the vessel
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Piping and Machinery components that exceed 428F including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers must be insulated. The port engine exhaust manifold is missing a sufficient amount of lagging to ensure proper safety and fire protection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 February 2022
Resolved 8 February 2022
Resolution: Installed lagging
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Marine employers are required to establish programs for chemical testing for dangerous drugs with a provided selection of crew members. The inspected vessel could not provide evidence of all crew members enrolled in the chemical testing program.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 February 2022
Resolved 8 February 2022
Resolution: Provided list of crewmembers enrolled
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to the crew. These rails are to be installed for equivalent protection of all crew members. The locking device for the 2nd deck railing is rusted and remains in operable condition.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 February 2022
Resolved 8 February 2022
Resolution: Replace/repaired as needed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practice. The inspected vessel had been inspected with a deep fat fryer located in the galley.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 8 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner removed the deep fat fryer from the vessel in the presence of Marine Inspectors.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practice. The crew sanitation space had been observed to maintain an installed space heater.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 8 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner removed the installed space heater from the vessel in the presence of Marine Inspectors.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 January 2020
Resolved
46CFR140.405(b) The vessel's emergency duties and duty stations does not include all of the emergencies listed in 46CFR140.405(b). Update emergency duties and duty stations in accordance with 46CFR140.405(b).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 February 2020
Resolved 28 January 2020
Resolution: Received objective evidence that emergency procedures were updated.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 January 2020
Resolved
46CFR140.410. 46CFR140.410. The vessel does not contain records of safety orientations. Provide evidence that safety orientations are being recorded.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 February 2020
Resolved 27 January 2020
Resolution: Received objective evidence that safety orientations are being recorded.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 January 2020
Resolved
46CFR140.415. Non-crew members are not given safety orientation in accordance with 46CFR140.415. Provide evidence that individuals that are not crew members receive the required safety orientation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 February 2020
Resolved 15 January 2020
Resolution: Evidence that individuals that are not crew members receive the required safety orientation was submitted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 January 2020
Resolved
46CFR140.420 Master does not provide instruction and conduct drills for responding to flooding. Conduct flooding drill and provide instructions for responding to flooding to crew members.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 January 2020
Resolved 8 January 2020
Resolution: Wintessed instructions for responding to a flood being given to the creww. Also, witneseed a drill for responding to flooding on the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 January 2020
Resolved
46CFR140.645 Navigation safety training is not being recorded in the Towing Vessel Record. Provide evidence that navigation safety training is being recorded.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 February 2020
Resolved 28 January 2020
Resolution: Received objective evidence that navigation safety training is being recorded.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 January 2020
Resolved
47CFR80.155 Vessel Relief Captain does not have a radio operator’s permit. Provide proof that all licensed masters or mates onboard have radio operator’s permits.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 February 2020
Resolved 21 January 2020
Resolution: Received email with pictures of radio operator's permit for 02 Captains.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 27 December 2018
Resolved
Alarms must audible and visible at each operating station. Alarms actuate in engine room only. Provide alarm notifications in wheelhouse. 143.230(b)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2019
Resolved 15 January 2019
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 27 December 2018
Resolved
Alarm set points shall be tested and logged as per table 143.245(b). Alarm set point tests are not being conducted. Provide evidence of proper test and logging for all alarms listed in 143.230(a)(1)-(6). 143.245(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2019
Resolved 27 February 2019
Resolution: MI verified MDE/AuxGen & Steering system Hyd oil alarm set points and associated audio/visual alarm. Additionally, MI attained documentation showing recording of the set points and satisfactory testing of the alarms required by 46 CFR 143.230.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 December 2018
Resolved
All pressure vessels must have MAWP visible to the crew. MAWP placard is taped and painted over. 143.300(c)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 December 2018
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 December 2018
Resolved
Fuel shut-off valves must be directly outside of fuel tank. Fuel shut-off valve us currently installed after fuel manifold. Install fuel shut-off valves directly outside each tank at next dry dock. 143.260(c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 December 2020
Resolution: Verified installation and proper operation of emergency fuel shutoff.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 27 December 2018
Resolved
Life saving equipment must be tested, maintained and logged. Implement and maintain lifesaving log in accordance with SMS. 46CFR141.25
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2019
Resolved 15 January 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 27 December 2018
Resolved
Master must conduct navigation assessment prior to getting under way in accordance with SMS. 46CFR140.635
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2019
Resolved 15 January 2019
Navigation
Issued 28 May 1998
Resolved
FOG BELL NOT ON BOARD VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 September 1999
Resolved 2 September 1999
Navigation
Issued 28 May 1998
Resolved
COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST NOT CURRENT EDITION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 September 1999
Resolved 2 September 1999
Navigation
Issued 28 May 1998
Resolved
NO COAST PILOT AND TIDE TABLES ON VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 September 1999
Resolved 2 September 1999
Documentation
Issued 28 May 1998
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 September 1999
Resolved 2 September 1999
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 16 April 1997
Resolved
MSD NEEDS CG APPROVAL CERTIFICATION.33CFR159.7(a)
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1998
Resolved 9 February 1998
Documentation
Issued 16 April 1997
Resolved
Incorrect information on vsl's documentation.46CFR67.105(b)
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1998
Resolved 9 February 1998