Inspection history · 22
1 June 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8378389
2 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8121571
29 August 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8001936
19 March 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7886569
28 February 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7871534
11 January 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7848076
5 June 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7703470
28 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7439967
16 April 2021
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7176537
18 March 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6929071
28 October 2019
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6847081
20 February 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6628969
20 April 2018
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6395711
23 August 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5982044
20 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4819431
22 May 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4318434
24 March 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3457195
27 January 2009
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3401039
6 November 2008
Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3358821
15 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2962829
4 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2735870
4 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2736134
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 June 2026
Resolved
Electrical equipment to include distribution panels must be labeled with description of loads they serve. Panels in galley and pilothouse not labeled.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 June 2026
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: Fixed on the spot
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform tests of pressure vsl relief valves twice every 05 yrs with NMT 03 yrs elapsing since last test. The test results must be recorded IAW 46 CFR 140.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel on a Great Lakes route requires 12 USCG approved distress signals. Provide 12 total USCG approved distress signals as required prior to departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2025
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform tests of alarm set points. twice every 05 yrs with NMT 03 yrs elapsing since last test. The test results must be recorded IAW 46 CFR 140. Provide record of applicable remaining required set point testing within 14 days.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 May 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is ready for use at all times. LR sent for servicing and was not onboard during inspection. Provide proof of proper installation prior to departure.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 March 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Grablines on RLBs deteriorated; markings covered retro tape. Repair or replace prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 March 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
Each ITV must carry at least 01 appropriately-sized PFD for each POB. Max POB as per COI 06; 05 PFDs onboard. Max POB decreased to 05 until 06 PFDs are onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 March 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
Each ITV op in cold water, must carry at least 01 appropriate-sized immersion suit for each POB with a lifejacket light securely attached to the front shoulder area of the immersion suit. 01 immersion suit missing light. Max POB decreased to 05 until 06 immersion suits with required attachments onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 March 2024
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
A vsl at anchor shall exhibit an all-round white light. Anchor light inoperable; repair prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 March 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure that doors designed to be watertight / weathertight function properly. STRBD pilothouse door does not seal when hand tightened. Ensure proper seal as designed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 March 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
Prior to getting u/w each crewmember must receive a safety orientation that is logged in TVR. No safety orientation for 2024 season completed; complete prior to departure. Corrected-on-the-spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 March 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform tests of alarm setpoints and pressure vsl relief valves twice every 05 yrs with NMT 03 yrs elapsing since last test. The test results must be recorded IAW 46 CFR 140. Record of required testing could not be produced during inspection. Provide record of required testing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 March 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
Each towing vsl must be equipped with a means to splint broken bones. No splinting materials onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 March 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided evidence of a splint onboard
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
All crewmembers must be provided training on the proper use of PPE. No donning procedures for PFDs posted onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 March 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
Each LR must have a painter system providing a connection btwn the vsl and the LR. LF just returned from servicing and not rigged properly. Ensure LR, painter system, and hydrostatic release properly rigged PRIOR to vsl getting u/w.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 June 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be ready for use at all times. The grab-lines on RLBs deteriorated. 02 RLB both rigged with floating lights; no quick release clips. Repair / replace all deteriorated lines attached to RLBs and make available a means to throw RLB during day without attached light.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 June 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
Must be equipped with an industrial type first aid kit and have a means to take BP. Meds found expired. BP equipment missing. Provide onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 June 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 April 2021
Resolved
The master must ensure all lifesaving equipment is ready for use at all times. The 02 RLBs required by 46 CFR 141.360 were not ready for use due to dry rotted plugs. Repair or replace port and starboard RLBs prior to movement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: 02 RLBs onboard.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Accidental oil outflow performance
Issued 16 April 2021
Resolved
A remote shutoff valve to stop the flow of fuel must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies a propulsion ENG or generator prime mover, and the valve must be operable outside the space where it is located. The remote shutoff valve would not close 100%. Make remote shutoff valve close as designed prior to vsl movement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: Remote fuel shut-off valve closed 100%.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 April 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment must function properly and minimize fire and shock hazards. Batteries were discovered in the ENG Room with exposed conductive connectors. Ensure reduced risk of fire and safety hazards by covering exposed conductors with appropriate insulation and/or caps.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 April 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: Proper cover placed on battery in ENG room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 6 March 2019
Resolved
Vessel is required to carry 06 immersion suits. Only 05 immersion suits available, vessel restricted is restricted to 05 total persons until 06 total immersion suits are made available.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 April 2019
Resolved 20 March 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 6 March 2019
Resolved
Emergency lights or sufficient illumination strips required to facilitate egress i.a.w. 46 CFR 143.410(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 April 2019
Resolved 20 March 2020
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Arrival/Departure Tests
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
No logs (pre-sail check list) of required tests IAW 33 CFR 164.78 (b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 December 2008
Resolved 12 November 2008
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Certificate, Radar Observer
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
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Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 25 March 2009
Resolution: Master faxed a copy of their great lakes agreement inspection report to our office.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Operator
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 December 2008
Resolved 12 November 2008
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Searchlight
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Searchlight not operating properly, bulb out IAW 33 CFR 164.72(a)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Witnessed the proper operation of Vsls search light.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
No lights or whistle on PFD's IAW 46 CFR 25.25
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Verified that all three life jackets had approved lights attached.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Official number not clearly visible on interior structural part of hull IAW 46 CFR 67.121
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Verified that the official number was clearly visible on the bulkhead of the engine space.
Operations/Management › FireFighting › Patrol System (Special Category Spaces)
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
No records for crew fire fighting training, self admitted, IAW 46 CFR 27.209
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 December 2008
Resolved 12 November 2008
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
No certified fire detection system, provide proof of certification and operating properly IAW 46 CFR 27.203
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 December 2008
Resolved 12 November 2008
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Remote fuel shut off pull location not properly marked IAW 46 CFR 27.207
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Verified that the fuel shutoff pull location was marked FUEL SHUTOFF in one inch letters.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Unable to connect fire hose to pump IAW 46 CFR 27.301
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 December 2008
Resolved 12 November 2008
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Globes or covers needed over lights in machinery space and galley IAW Good Marine Practice
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Verified that all light covers in the machinery space where in place and securely fitted.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Electrical boxes need to labeled and blanked off IAW Good Marine Practice
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Verified that electrical boxes had proper labeling and all blanks where covered properly.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
EAP phone number not posted IAW 46CFR 16.401(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Verified proper placement of the vessels EAP number.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Vessel does not have means to conduct two hour maximum alcohol testing not test kit on board, IAW 46 CFR 4.06-3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 December 2008
Resolved 12 November 2008
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Non-conducting Deck Covering
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Non conductive mats needed by electrical switch panel IAW Good Marine Practice
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Verified that vessel has installed required mats for electrical switch panel.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Plastic fuel tank site glasses compromise intent of remote fuel shutoff, replace with glass tube and guard or add signage, " Site glass value only to be open while gauging, do not leave open while underway." IAW Good Marine Practice
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Verified signage has been installed at sight glass.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
No FCC Radio Great Lakes Agreement IAW 47 CFR 80.933
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 24 March 2009
Resolution: Verified that the Vsl had a certified FCC Tech William Rocky FCC GROL PG-GB-030814 verify radio installation.