Inspection history · 74
16 August 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7769834
14 June 2021
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7225064
5 March 2021
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7150942
30 October 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7133141
26 August 2020
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7043628
26 August 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7047039
27 July 2020
In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7017291
8 February 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6905251
6 January 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6883723
6 January 2020
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6883757
27 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6633634
27 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6649438
10 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6510575
3 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6502677
17 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6374413
14 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6358228
13 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6104761
12 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5845272
13 August 2015
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5218960
6 February 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5065304
22 December 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5833531
1 September 2014
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4971425
31 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4971655
10 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4949669
10 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4968779
5 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4777930
2 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4581939
29 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4524975
10 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4514128
18 October 2012
Administration · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4467116
27 November 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3644301
4 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3412768
4 February 2009
Administration
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3415297
2 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3403890
29 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3401917
1 August 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3286330
17 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3335747
16 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3167091
13 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3164633
13 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3098992
14 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3080458
20 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2398191
9 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2349906
20 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2255882
31 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2163135
27 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2161232
30 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2092362
25 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2125090
14 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2037973
4 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 51105
30 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 58814
21 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15338
16 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 103218
12 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 22515
15 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 144565
23 March 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 9831
14 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 91994
20 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 410308
18 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 33605
6 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 135549
26 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 94097
18 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 46234
2 May 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 171264
2 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 101314
2 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170883
15 January 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156854
25 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 94359
14 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 158504
5 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 149163
4 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 83895
15 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70898
6 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169961
25 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 132272
13 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181775
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
01-07106-Except as provided in paragraph (a)(8) of this section, each towing vessel must have a fire detection system installed to detect engine room fires;vessel had the fire detection panel turned off at the time of inspection. Fire detection panel has a system fault and a power failure alarm when in the on position. System shall be inspected and tested in the presence of MI.- 46CFR 142.230(a)- 17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
02-08199-Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention; Vessel had machinery and bilge alarm panel turned off by means of a cutout switch next to the panel. When turned energized alarm panel is in alarm state at all times.- 46CFR 143.230(a)-17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
03-09209-Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards; Several dead end electrical cables are exposed in wheelhouse and engine room.-46CFR143.400(a)-17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
03-07123-A fixed fire pump must be capable of being energized
remotely from a safe place outside the engine room and
at the pump;fire pump unable to be energized from pump.-46CFR142.325(a)(2)-17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
05-15109-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 circumstances. MI noted significant leak from both shaft seals.-46CFR143.205(a)-17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
06-03109-The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Vessel has watertight doors not operating as designed, numerous openings in bulkheads in the engine room, and a broken window in the engine room.-46CFR140.610(b)-17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
07-04103-Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency light sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. Emergency lighting in engine room was painted over.-46CFR143.410(b)-17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
08-11117-Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be marked in block capital with the name of the vessel. Floating electric water light did not operate properly. All lifebuoys need to be properly marked.-46CFR141.360(b)(4)-17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
09-10109-Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes and sound signals in accordance with COLREGS. Anchor light not operational.-46CFR140.720-17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
10-13199-Piping for seawater cooling systems must be fitted with isolation valves that are clearly marked by labeling or color coding that enables the crew to identify its function. Valves missing handles on MDE.-46CFR143.250(c)-16AC
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
11-10199-Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment; Fathometer. Vessel does not have a fathometer.-46CFR140.725(a)-17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (ISM)
Issued 22 June 2021
No resolution recorded
12-15113-The TPO and the owner or managing operator may be required to explain or otherwise demonstrate areas of the TSMS to the Coast Guard if there is evidence that a TSMS, for which a TSMS certificate was issued, is not in compliance with the provisions of this part. The Coast Guard may require a third party's attendance at the vessel or the office of the owner or managing operator for this purpose. In lieu of Flag State detention or requiring an external audit, Sector Mobile is requiring a meeting to be held with-in 7 days per this provision.-46CFR138.510(a)-705AC
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2021 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Vessel had approx. 3-4" of oily water throughout bilge.
46 CFR 142.220(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: See attached corrective action plan
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 5 March 2021
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. Flammable/Combustible liquids stowed in engine room.
46 CFR 142.225(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: See attached corrective action plan
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Vessel has exposed rotating machinery in engine room (generators).
46 CFR 144.820
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: See attached corrective action plan
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 March 2021
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 circumstances. MI's noted significant leak in PORT and STBD shaft seals approx 1 Gallon per min.
46 CFR 143.205
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: See attached corrective action plan
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 March 2021
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 circumstances. MI's noted oil leak on both generators.
46 CFR 143.205
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: See attached corrective action plan
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
An existing towing vessel subject to this subchapter will remain subject to Coast Guard regulations applicable to the vessel on July 19, 2016 until either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel obtains a COI, whichever date is earlier. Vessel not in compliance with Subchapter M.
46 CFR 136.172
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: See attached corrective action plan
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 27 August 2020
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 circumstances. Steering control were noted to be loose and not giving proper reading of the rudder angle. While the Master of the vessel did report it in accordance with the associated TSMS, the repair category chosen allowed vessel to continue operation for up to two weeks with same issue.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved corrective action report that def's were rectified, attended in person to verify
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 27 August 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: all bilges and void spaces are kept free of accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. MI noted a significant amount of oily water and fuel in bilge and in containment for both generators.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved corrective action report that def's were rectified, attended in person to verify
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 August 2020
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 circumstances. MI noted several dead-end wires throughout engine room and machinery spaces, including dead-end wires laying in oily water. MI also noted open cable penetrations on breaker panels and batteries without proper covers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved corrective action report that def's were rectified, attended in person to verify
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 August 2020
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 circumstances. MI noted significant leak in STBD shaft seal, which was overflowing into bilge space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved corrective action report that def's were rectified, attended in person to verify
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 27 August 2020
Resolved
Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system. No documented maintenance for fuel system could be provided.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved corrective action report that def's were rectified, attended in person to verify
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 August 2020
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable of combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. MI noted plastic bin on deck storing paint cans. This plastic bin was stored directly next to paint locker.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved corrective action report that def's were rectified, attended in person to verify
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 August 2020
Resolved
All fire suppression equipment and systems onboard a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with manufacturers approved design. MI noted severely wasted bracket for fire extinguisher on paint locker.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved corrective action report that def's were rectified, attended in person to verify
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 August 2020
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. Vessel suffered marine casualty/allision with pier. Structural integrity of the vessel must be ascentained by either Coast Guard or the company can elect to have the vessel surveyed by its TPO in accordance with its TSMS. Vessel structual integrity must be verified as discussed above prior to operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2020
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved report from surveyor see documents
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. Vessel reported a loss of propulsion from water entering the fuel tank from hatch covers on deck.
Vessel must remain at Eagles Landing until attending MI's perform in-service inspection on vessel.
46 CFR 140.610(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 July 2020
Resolution: See document uploaded for correction of defs // TSMS updated to ensure checks are done monthly
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated as to minimize fire hazards. MI's observed excessive oily water in the bilge drained from the fuel tank.
46 CFR 142.200
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 July 2020
Resolution: Oily water pumped out by local company, pictures sent to MI showing bilges clean and dry
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended back flooding through bilge piping. Piping for bilge did not have required valve installed to prevent back flooding.
46 CFR 143.275
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 July 2020
Resolution: See document uploaded for correction of defs
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
An MMC, license, MMD, COR, or STCW endorsement must be retained by the mariner to whom it was issued and, while valid, must be produced to verify qualifications when requested. Master was unable to provide MMC for verification.
46 CFR 10.203(b)&46 CFR 140.205(d)(2)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2020
Resolution: MMC's w/ crew onboard now
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
The records of inspections and tests of fire-detection systems and fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with any TSMS applicable to the vessel. Vessel unable to produce records of inspections and tests.
46 CFR 142.240(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 July 2020
Resolution: System was due for annual in AUG, vsl had maintenance completed and sent copy of records
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Lifebuoys did not have required marking.
46 CFR 141.360(b)(4)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 July 2020
Resolution: See document uploaded for correction of defs
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
The following items are to be recorded in the TVR, logbook, or IAW with the TSMS. Items mentioned in 46 CFR 140.915 are not being recorded.
46 CFR 140.915(a)(1)-(10)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 31 July 2020
Resolution: HELM system updated to ensure items are recorded
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
No person may intentionally drain oil or hazardous material from any source into the bilge of a vessel. Oily water in bilge due to intentional draining from fuel tank
33 CFR 155.770
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 July 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 6 January 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and ensure all bilges and void spaces are kept free from combustible and flammable materials, insofar as practicable. Vessel had significant accumulation of oil in bilges. Vessel bilges had oil to just below the deck plates in the engine room. Vessels slop take was also full of oil to its capacity. Vessel shall remove all oil and adequately clean all bilges prior to departure from Port of New Iberia. 46 CFR 142.220.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 January 2020
Resolution: Vessel hired OSRO and removed all oil accumulated in bilge, including slop tank.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 6 January 2020
Resolved
The MAXX B sustained the following damages as a result of a marine casualty: 2 foot by 6 inch set in, a 2 foot by 6 inch crack, a 2 inch by 2 inch crack in the aft superstructure, and several cracks in in the pedestal of the vessels work boat launching crane. Vessel shall conduct permanent repairs within 14 days to the satisfaction of the local OCMI in which repairs are being conducted. 46 CFR 144.330
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel attended by TVIB who witnessed repairs satisfactorily and provided statement to USCG.