Inspection history · 31
3 June 2026
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8390265
10 March 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8324163
28 August 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8220103
3 June 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7926272
25 March 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7884858
14 February 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7636787
9 March 2022
Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7408552
22 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7180410
14 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7186604
9 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6971796
15 August 2019
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6788876
25 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6702538
25 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6649377
21 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6651919
14 March 2019
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6645937
3 November 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5762132
24 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4847401
14 April 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3716343
31 August 2006
MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2765742
15 April 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2044834
29 June 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1840497
25 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1597203
28 February 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1495396
10 February 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1485537
5 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 60351
14 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 76898
18 December 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 30483
18 December 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 32406
4 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 93603
31 May 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 94486
9 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178049
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
F/O SHUT OFFS ARE REQUIRED TO BE OPERABLE FROM OUTSIDE THE MACHINERY SPACE. VSL F/O SHUT-OFFS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. VSL MUST MAKE F/O SHUT-OFFS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. 46 CFR 143.260
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 April 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO BE PROTECTED FROM ROTATING MACHINERY. PRIME MOVER IN E/R ON MAIN DECK AND CTR MDE HAVE EXPOSED ROTATING PARTS. VSL MUST PROVIDE GUARDS TO PROTECT PERSONNEL.46 CFR 144.820
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
WATERTIGHT DOORS MUST BE MAINTAINED WATERTIGHT. ALL MAIN DECK CLASS-I WATER TIGHT DOORS REQUIRED GASKET MAINTENANCE AND DOG ADJUSTMENTS. VSL MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY APPROPRIATE FOR THE LEVEL OF INSTALLED CLASS DOORS. 46 CFR 144.320
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
WATER LUBRICATED SHAFT SEALS MUST MUST NOT LEAK MORE THAN MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS. VSL MUST ADJUST OR PROVIDE SHAFT SEALS WHICH CAN BE ADJUSTED TO DRIP AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF WATER.46 CFR 144.320
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
ALL BILGES AND VOIDS ARE TO BE KEPT CLEAN AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE. VSL HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF 200 GAL OIL ISOLATED UNDER EACH MDE. VSL MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE OIL REMOVED AND BILGES CLEAN.46 CFR 142.220
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Location of emergency installations
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
REMOTE F/O SHUT OFF VALVES ARE REQUIRED TO BE LABELED. VSL F/O SHUT OFF VALVES LOCATED ON PORT SIDE WERE NOT LABELED. VSL MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LABELING.46 CFR 143.260
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
PRESSURE VESSELS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A GAUGE INSTALLED. VSL P/V LOCATED IN ENGINE ROOM DID NOT HAVE A GAUGE. VSL MUST PROVIDE A PROPERLY RANGED GAUGE.46 CFR 143.300
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
MEASURES SHALL BE TAKEN TO AVOID THE POTENTIAL FOR MAIN SPACE FIRES. VSL HAS A RUBBER F/O TRANSFER HOSE WHICH RUNS IN THE OVERHEAD SECURED VIA ZIPTIE, FROM THE F/O TRANSFER MANIFOLD OVER THE PORT MDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBO UP TO THE "REMOTE FUELING HOSE" LOCATED IN THE FIDLEY. IF THE HOSE WERE TO FALL FROM THE OVERHEAD THIS WOULD CAUSE A MAIN SPACE FIRE. VSL MUST PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE "REMOTE FUELING" ARRANGEMENTS.46 CFR 143.220
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
VISIBILITY FROM OPERATOR STATION MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR FIELD OF VISION. VSL'S BRIDGE PORT QTR WINDOW IS BROKEN. VSL MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR FIELD OF VISION.46 CFR 144.905
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
SSDG ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE L/O PRESSURE GAUGE. SSDG IN THE ENGINE ROOM LOCATED ON THE MAIN DECK HAD AN INOP L/O PSI GAUGE. VSL MUST PROVIDE A OPERATING AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED L/O GAUGE FOR ALL SSDG.46 CFR 143.230
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
MASTER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE PROPER TRAINING IS CONDUCTED WITH CREW AND NEW CREW MEMEBERS. VSL DRILL LOGS SHOW MULTIPLE MONTHS WHERE FIRE DRILL AND ABANDON SHIP DRILLS WERE NOT CONDUCTED. VSL MUST ENSURE LOGS ARE FILLED OUT AFTER DRILLS ARE CONDUCTED.46 CFR 140.420
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
SUBCHAPTER-M VSL'S MUST COMPLY WITH STEEL WASTAGE ALLOWANCES OUTLINED IN NVIC 7-68. VSL HAS A CRACK IN THE SUPERSTRUCTURE BULKHEAD LOCATED IN THE ENGINE ROOM, MAIN DECK, STBD SIDE, AFT BULKHEAD AND ON TOP OF THE TYPE-III MSD. VSL MUST AFFECT REPAIRS TO THESE WASTED AREAS IAW NVIC 7-68. OR COMPLETE A INTERNAL STRUCTURAL EXAM FOR CERTIFICATION.46 CFR 137.120
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
SUBCHAPTER-M VSL'S MUST FUEL OIL MAINTENANCE PLAN. VSL DOES NOT HAVE AN ESTABLISHED PLAN. VSL MUST ESTABLISH A FUEL OIL MAINTENANCE PLAN.46 CFR 143.255
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 May 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
A documented commercial vessel over 5 net tons is required to have on-board the original Certificate of Documentation (COD) currently in effect for the vessel. The vessel does not have a current / valid COD. Please provide valid COD for the ITV JUDY ANN.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative emailed new COD.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Garbage record book
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
The vessel is required to have a valid garbage management plan in accordance with the regulations. The vessel did not have a garbage management plan. Provide applicable garbage management plan for ITV JUDY ANN.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided garbage management plan, log, and new placard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
The Master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for immediate use. The vessel's hydrostatic release for the EPIRB was expired. Replace outdated hydrostatic release or alter route.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased and installed new hydrostatic release for EPIRB.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 June 2020
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. Vessel's center main engine shaft seal had excessive water intrusion / leak. Reduce water intrusion to attending Marine Inspectors discretion or system specifications.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel repacked and tightened shaft packing. Vessel was exercised underway to prove repair.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation in accordance with 46CFR140. Vessel's crew had not received a safety orientation. Provide crew with documented safety orientation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel crew read through a safety orientation and signed the document.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel's flammable / combustible storage locker provides an equivalent level of protection. Storage locker had three holes. Repair storage locker to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel's paint locker was repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Each lifebouy on a towing vessel must meet 46CFR160.050 which requires grab lines on lifebouys. The vessel did not have grab lines in accordance with Subchapter Q. Attach grab lines to lifebouys.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed grab lines on life buoys.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
The 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. The vessel's hydraulic hoses were found to be in substandard condition. Replace substandard hoses.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Hydraulic hoses for steering were replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as rotating machinery must be protected by a cover, guard, or rail. The vessel does not have covers. Install covers, guards, or rails.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel added shielding to generator moving components.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating on Oceans, Coastwise, or Great Lakes routes must have means to take blood pressure readings, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages. The vessel did not have the required items. Place items onboard.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased additional supplies to include blood pressure cuff and large bandages.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel is required to have main engine tachometers at the machinery location. Vessel does not have installed tachometers. Install main engine tachometers at machinery location.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed RPM gauges at machinery locations.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
No later than July 22,2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan (HSP). The health and safety plan must document compliance with this part and include record keeping procedures. The vessel crew was unfamiliar with HSP and not tailored to vessel operations. Tailor vessel HSP and familiarize crew with procedures.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 July 2020
Resolved 17 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel updated Health and Safety Plan.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
The Master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crewmember participates in the fire-fighting drills and receives instruction at least once a month. Vessel had not conducted a fire drill in a month. Crew demonstrated a fire drill.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 9 June 2020
Resolution: Crew conducted and logged a fire drill.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The vessel's sewage line lockout valve had been removed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: Received pictures showing the proper installation of the valve.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The vessel didn't have a storage container for the distress flares.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: The vessel provided a picture showing the proper storage container properly marked.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The vessel didn't have the proper number of lifejackets for the manning of the vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures showing the correct number of PFD's.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The vessel's paint locker had holes in the top of the locker and a open vent which would prevent the CO2 from operating properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: The vessel provided pictures showing the removal of the vent and the holes being repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The vessel didn't have a line-throwing appliance.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: The vessel provided the purchase receipt for the line-throwing appliance.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The vessel's port side lifebuoy's light was not working.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 March 2019
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel replaced the battery.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil fuel tank protection
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The vessel's sight glass didn't have a cover over it.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: The vessel provided a picture of a cover over the sight glass.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The vessel didn't have emergency fuel shutoff valves located near the tank only on the manifold.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: The vessel provided pictures showing the valves installed near the tank.