Inspection history · 31
28 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8201984
5 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8152804
23 April 2024
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7895255
16 December 2022
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7600518
19 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7506277
7 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5176700
19 November 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5026816
12 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5008415
6 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Detached Duty Office Myrtle Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4886747
6 May 2013
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4584663
1 February 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Wrightsville Beach · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4527517
7 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4513521
31 January 2012
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4235346
16 December 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4209044
15 November 2011
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4202578
14 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4015685
14 April 2010
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3716435
7 April 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3710958
13 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3362634
11 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2927585
11 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2927596
11 May 2007
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2927924
9 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2939237
26 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2918910
17 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team New York (91106) · Activity 2873581
5 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2834232
24 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2595774
30 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2543614
29 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2550507
5 August 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2458929
9 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 141788
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 5 June 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 136.210- Vessel has not maintained their COI due to lapsed annual.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 28 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles or a portable, self priming fire pump in accordance with 46 CFR 142.325. This vessel is using a portable fire pump for compliance with the fire pump requirements but is unable to demonstrate proper operation of the pump. The pump was not self priming and would not draw suction unless primed by the crew. Demonstrate operation of the portable fire pump to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to operating the vessel.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 June 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 28 May 2024
Resolved
On all towing vessels, the fire-detection system must be installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. The Master had not logged a test in the last year and was unable to provide any proof during the annual inspection on April 23, 2024. During the deficiency follow-up on this day, there was no entry recorded in the TVR for either the smoke detectors or the fire detection system. While conducting an operational test of all the heat detectors, the detection panel was not alarming when the heat detector was tested. FDS is to be professionally serviced & tested by a Certified Fire Servicing Company.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 June 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
Safety orientation for crew members for their first voyage on a particular towing vessel and non-crew members must be completed and documented in the TVR in accordance with 46 CFR 140.410(d). The deck hand on on board during the inspection, Maurice Coleman, had not received any safety orientation when he was first assigned as crew to this vessel. Complete the safety orientation for the deck hand and properly document the safety orientation for him in the TVR to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to May 22, 2024.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 28 May 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crew members are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies and documented in the TVR in accordance with 46 CFR 140.420. The last fire drill was conducted on March 3, 2024. No fire drill had been conducted since that date. Ensure fire drills are conducted every month. Conduct a fire drill within thirty days and properly document the fire drill in accordance with 46 CFR 140.420(g) in the TVR to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than May 22, 2024
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 28 May 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
The master of each towing vessel must document weekly and monthly inspections and tests of all lifesaving equipment must be retained for at least 1 year and made available upon request in accordance with 46 CFR 141.235(b) and 46 CFR 199.190. The last record of weekly or monthly inspections of lifesaving equipment as conducted on February 3, 2024. Conduct weekly inspections in accordance with 46 CFR 199.190(d) and monthly inspections in accordance with 46 CFR 199.190(e) and log the completion of the inspections in the TVR to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to May 22, 2024.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 28 May 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
All crew members must be provided with health and safety information and training in accordance with 46 CFR 140.515. The deck hand on board at the time of the inspection, Maurice Coleman, had not received training and familiarization with the company's health and safety plan. Conduct familiarization training for the company's health and safety plan and properly document that training in the TVR to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to
May 22, 2024
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 28 May 2024
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The general alarm must be tested weekly. The results of the tests required by this section must be recorded in the TVR. The last test of the general alarm system was conducted and logged on on March 16, 2024. Conduct a test of the general alarm every week and ensure a record of that test is captured in the TVR to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to May 22, 2024.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 28 May 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
The fire-detection system and all smoke detectors must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months in accordance with 46 CFR 142.240(a)(8). There was no record of inspections and tests of the fire detection system or the smoke detectors. Properly document all the tests and inspections for all firefighting appliances in the TVR to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to May 22, 2024.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 10 June 2024
Resolved 10 June 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
On each towing vessel, gauges must be installed at the machinery location for main engine high jacket water cooling temperature in accordance with 46 CFR 143.230(c)(2). There was no gauge installed on both main diesel engines that accurately read the cooling water temperature in the machinery space. Properly install an main engine cooling water gauges for each engine and demonstrate proper operation to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to
May 22, 2024.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 14 June 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
On each towing vessel, gauges must be installed at the machinery location for each auxiliary generator measuring the RPM in accordance with 46 CFR 143.230(c)(3). There RPM gauge on the starboard side auxiliary generator was inoperable and was not reading the RPM output from the prime mover. Properly repair or replace the RPM gauge for the starboard side auxiliary generator and demonstrate proper operation of the same to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to May 22, 2024.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 10 June 2024
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
The type and quantity of chemicals that are required to operate the device are recommended by the manufacturer in accordance with 33 CFR 159.57(a)(5). The vessel did not have the recommended chlorinating tablets on the vessel and were not following the operating instructions for using the unit. Provide the proper chemicals and ensure the Marine Sanitation device is operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to May 22, 2024.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 28 May 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles or a portable, self priming fire pump in accordance with 46 CFR 142.235. This vessel is using a portable fire pump for compliance with the fire pump requirements but is unable to demonstrate proper operation of the portable fire pump. Demonstrate satisfactory operation of the portable fire pump to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to operating the vessel.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 2 February 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: Crew was able to demonstrate the ability to start the portable fire pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have the minimum number of fire extinguishers accordance with 46 CFR 142.230 and all firefighting appliance must be ready for immediate use in the event of a fire. Several fire extinguishers were not stowed in approved brackets in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Properly mount all portable fire extinguishers so that they are immediately available in the event of a fire to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to
March 2, 2023.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: All portable fire extinguishers were mounted in suitable brackets and immediately available for use.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment on towing vessels must be regularly tested and examined at regular intervals in accordance with 46 CFR 143.245. There was no evidence that the set point for all the required alarms for the auxiliary generators were verified and tested. Provide either documentation that the alarm set points and alarms have been tested by an alarm technician or verify the alarm set points and test the alarms in the presence of a an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to
March 2, 2023.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: Tested all auxiliary generator alarms and verified set points with a marine electrician.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions in accordance with
46 CFR 140.435. There were several small kits on board but the medication was expired and the kits did not meet the intent of an industrial type kit or cabinet. Provide an industrial type first aid kit and ensure all medication is current to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to
March 2, 2023.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: An industrial type first aid kit was provided on board the vessel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage in accordance with 46 CFR 140.705. The master was unable to demonstrate he could pull up the tidal current tables for the area of operation. Provide either a hard copy of the 2023 tidal current tables or demonstrate the ability to retrieve the tidal current tables from the Rose Point system to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to March 2, 2023.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: Master was able to demonstrate accurate tidal current information from the Rose Point System.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with the general alarm in various spaces to alert the crew in the event of an emergency. The general alarm should be identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm—When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station in the water in accordance with 46 CFR 143.235. There was no signage in way of any of the general alarms on the vessel. Post the proper signage in the vicinity of all the general alarms to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to March 2, 2023.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: Signage was provided and posted at each general alarm.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables on Towing Vessels must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments in accordance with 46 CFR 143.400(f). There were exposed wires in way of the fuel pump that were not in a watertight enclosure. Properly secure the wires in way of the fuel pump to protect them from the wet environment and ensure any splices are properly made and secured in a junction box to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to March 2, 2023.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 13 February 2023
Resolution: The owner/master provided photographic evidence that the bare end wiring was properly secured in a junction box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
Electrical components on every towing vessels that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure in accordance with 46 CFR 143.400(f). There were dead end wires identified in the machinery space on the forward bulk head. Remove the dead end wire at its source to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to March 2, 2023
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 13 February 2023
Resolution: The owner/master provided photographic evidence that the exposed wiring was properly secured into the fuel pump and no longer posed a shock hazard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be clearly marked with the MAWP in accordance with 46 CFR 143.300. The MAWP was not clearly marked in a visible location on the tank. Properly mark the MAWP on the tank to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to
March 2, 2023.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: Both air recievers in the engine room were clearly marked with the MAWP.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil fuel tank protection
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line on every towing vessel, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover in accordance with 46 CFR 143.260. The starboard side fuel shut off was obstructed and the crew was unable to demonstrate that the flow of fuel would be completely cut off in the event of an emergency. Make repairs and demonstrate proper operation of the starboard side emergency fuel shut off to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to March 3, 2023
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: Both remote fuel shut offs were tested and found to operate properly.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 2 February 2023
Resolved
The type and quantity of chemicals that are required to operate the device are provided by the manufacturer in accordance with 33 CFR 159.57(a)(5). The master was unable to provide the chlorinating tablets used for the waste treatment system. Provide the proper chemicals and ensure the Marine Sanitation device is operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to March 2, 2023.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 13 February 2023
Resolution: The owner/master provided an invoice showing the purchase of the manufacturers approved chemicals and confirmed in an email that the chemicals were on board.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have onboard a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel has not scheduled an inspection or obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection immediately and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 2 February 2023
Resolution: This deficiency was either cleared or re-written during the initial inspection for certification on February 2, 2023. See MISLE activity 7600518 for further details.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 11 May 2007
Resolved
UTV WILLIAM BRECKENRIDGE went through Master changeout upon arrival in Port Canaveral. Relieving Master did not have proper tonnage endorsement for vessel of this tonnage. Vessel shall have properly licensed Master prior to departure.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 May 2007
Resolution: New Master provided with proper licensing.