Inspection history · 104
10 August 2026
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8461245
7 June 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8405153
26 January 2026
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8302791
20 January 2026
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8299223
5 December 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8043475
9 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7863488
13 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7838526
13 December 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7847303
22 October 2023
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7824748
21 June 2023
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7720270
9 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7665202
11 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7607482
11 December 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7610869
3 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7603508
13 August 2022
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7532197
18 May 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7454508
18 May 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7454565
16 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7438345
28 March 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7421413
23 February 2022
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7400971
23 February 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7401005
11 February 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7397283
10 February 2022
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7394685
28 January 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7388275
28 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7403147
11 November 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7349357
11 November 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7349834
25 September 2021
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7327200
25 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7331250
2 February 2021
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7142932
8 January 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7121767
3 January 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7119014
3 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7122757
27 December 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7117825
28 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7073920
28 September 2020
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7074113
13 May 2020
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6952742
21 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6942599
16 January 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6890746
24 December 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6602792
26 September 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6277044
18 August 2017
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6247124
19 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6219358
31 January 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6080469
20 October 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6026400
6 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5979685
2 November 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5757215
3 August 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5736774
3 August 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5776636
10 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5106751
10 December 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5037554
16 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4965086
4 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4915014
25 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4871203
30 August 2013
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4700755
8 July 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4646660
12 June 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4638657
13 February 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4533386
2 August 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4399831
23 April 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4294785
3 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4264869
27 July 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3807195
6 July 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3787926
28 June 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3780375
24 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3703297
24 March 2010
Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3713107
19 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3706888
5 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3645738
18 November 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3643520
19 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3508278
24 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3488619
7 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3263660
6 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3262740
5 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3110683
14 August 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2752467
20 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2035982
30 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1972312
12 November 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 37492
7 October 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134300
7 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 83111
17 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 422788
24 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 95141
19 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 148231
14 April 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 54316
25 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5767
26 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5788
29 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 116702
15 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169930
24 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 135166
4 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 28342
30 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 72455
8 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 71172
27 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 144442
2 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 148566
31 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 72507
31 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 148119
15 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 110801
4 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 102303
12 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 665408
25 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156797
8 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160141
8 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 231194
14 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 101877
14 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 146752
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 January 2026
Resolved
When conducting an examination of a towing vessel, the surveyor must determine whether any defect, deterioration, damage, or modifications of the hull and related structure and components may adversely affect the vessel's seaworthiness or suitability for its route or service.
Operator reported water ingress in the port bow void and the engine room due to suspected impact with ice.
Repair to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. The vessels TPO has the option to clear this deficiency with notification to the local OCMI within 72-hours in accordance with CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10.
46 CFR 137.325
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Operator provided objective evidence of repairs, witnessed by TPO (TVIB).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 5 December 2024
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.
#2 steering pump failed during testing, rendering it inoperable. Prior to movement, identify cause of failure and correct to the satisfaction of the TPO (TVIB).
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 5 December 2024
Resolved 5 December 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence via TPO that proper repairs were made and tested satisfactorily.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 December 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation; (2) Be suitable for route and service; and (3) Have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Vsl suffered loss of propulsion on the STBD main engine.
46CFR143.205 (c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 December 2023
Resolution: Objective evidence provided attesting to the satisfactory condition and operational tests of the propulsor and affected machinery, all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Hull structure and appurtenances. Verify that the vessel complies with part 144 of this subchapter, examine the condition of, and where appropriate, witness the operation of the following: (1) All accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather decks.
2" crack/fracture discovered in the engine room bilge; seeping water.
Make effective, permanent repairs to the hull to the satisfaction of the attending TPO (TVIB)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 August 2023
Resolution: One (1) 32” x ½” x26” area, and One (1) 3”x 4” x 5/16” x 50” angle, was cropped and
renewed in accordance with standard shipyard practices to original design. Dye pen SAT.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 9 April 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford
protection against hazards to life, property, and the
environment. On April 9, 2023, a 6" crack was discovered
on a weld seam in the bottom plating located in the aft
end of the Engine Room. Proceed to emergency dry dock
and conduct repairs to the satisfaction of the attending
TPO Surveyor.
46 CFR 140.205(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 April 2023
Resolved 13 April 2023
Resolution: Received TPO report stating satisfaction of repairs conducted to cracked bottom plate weld seam.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 3 December 2022
Resolved
Vsl reported 5 inch crack below waterline on strb side
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 December 2022
Resolution: Received TPO rereport- attached.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
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 forward generator suffered an unexpected shutdown, resulting in a loss of electrical power to the vessel. Repair forward generator.
The TPO (TVIB) has cleared this deficiency IAW CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 23 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel TPO (TVIB) cleared deficiency IAW CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. The vessel developed a six inch fracture in the hull aft of the starboard reduction gear. The vessel is to proceed to Wood River, IL for permanent repairs in accordance with their plan.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 February 2022
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 September 2021
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must... be maintained to ensure proper operation.
The starboard main engine was losing oil pressure and caused a reduction in propulsion. Prove operability of the starboard main engine to the satisfaction of the TPO or Coast Guard.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 September 2021
Resolution: Submitted a tech report of vessel replacing #10 cylinder power pack, injector and valve bridges and lower lube oil seperator screen.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Vessel experienced damage to starboard reduction gear reverse clutch while in the Belleville Lock IVO Ohio River mile 204 on 28September20 at approx 0015 and the vessel and tow moved to Federal Mooring Cells at Ohio River mile 202 for repair. Vessel required to conduct repairs and contact Coast Guard duty marine inspector when repairs are completed and before resuming voyage. Repairs shall be to the satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 September 2020
Resolution: Starboard reduction gear reverse clutch replaced and tested sat.
Navigation
Issued 17 November 1998
Resolved
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS MISSING FROM VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 January 1999
Resolved 27 January 1999