Inspection history · 70
17 June 2026
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8385659
29 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8197434
17 July 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8187851
26 June 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8168016
14 April 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8110228
18 September 2024
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8005148
26 August 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7989728
8 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7891998
10 October 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7806023
15 June 2023
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7715789
8 June 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7471809
23 June 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7233748
13 December 2019
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6873230
6 December 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6868623
8 June 2019
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6718238
7 June 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6707480
7 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6832018
29 March 2019
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6652056
29 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6652110
22 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6408124
9 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6102243
20 July 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5947290
21 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4787282
18 October 2013
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4736808
17 October 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4740199
12 February 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4532195
10 May 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4337782
25 January 2012
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4231771
25 January 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4251895
19 June 2011
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4051050
19 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4051565
11 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4045513
12 April 2011
Administration · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3984893
11 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3985012
26 July 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3810074
26 July 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3810088
15 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3651876
1 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3642875
28 August 2009
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3579036
28 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3579474
12 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3570485
26 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3390273
25 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3339464
7 June 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3231697
7 June 2008
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Uninspected Other · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3232038
17 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3131921
15 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3118363
29 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3094100
13 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3078935
12 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3129979
4 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2432056
9 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2311625
12 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2302063
9 December 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2256493
3 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2238327
3 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2247540
21 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2225381
9 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2225353
23 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2050990
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996326
14 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1881226
30 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1614916
6 September 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 149261
26 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 97878
24 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114794
18 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 157873
27 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 394861
2 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 90872
27 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8011
12 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 24669
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification of high bilge levels. High bilge level alarm in forward hold did not operate. Repair high bilge level alarm.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2025
Resolved 17 July 2025
Resolution: Bilge alarm repaired
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid. The starboard generator prime mover had a fuel leak on a high pressure fuel line that was dripping into the bilge. Repair and test.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 5 September 2024
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Replaced bad O-ring.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
Means must be provided for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Both port & Stbd stacks ventilation closures were missing.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 5 September 2024
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Fabricated new-in-kind.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
Bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. The forward hold port side watertight bulkhead had an opening for a wire transit that was not sealed up and made watertight.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2024
Resolved 18 September 2024
Resolution: The penetration was sealed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
Bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. The forward hold port side watertight bulkhead had an opening for a wire transit that was not sealed up and made watertight.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2024
Resolved 18 September 2024
Resolution: Installed bow line.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 15 June 2023
Resolved
All bilges are to be kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable liquids. Remove excess oil from engine room bilge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 June 2023
Resolved 18 July 2023
Resolution: Crew cleaned out the bilge and provided evidence confirming the same.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 June 2023
Resolved
Fire nozzles must be capable of provided a solid stream and a spray pattern. 01 nozzle could not create a solid stream. Replace nozzle.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 June 2023
Resolved 18 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel installed new nozzle.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 15 June 2023
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff valve controls must be marked indicating the purpose of the valve and way to operate it. Mark fuel shutoff valve control location.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 June 2023
Resolved 18 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel is installing new signage upon completion of paiting boat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump or a portable pump. Repair or replace fixed fire pump to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 8 June 2022
Resolved 9 June 2022
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed proper operation of the fire pump.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
Main engines must have gauges at the machinery location to indicate engine RPMs. Repair or replace port engine tachometer.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2022
Resolved 9 June 2022
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed proper operation of newly installed tachometer for port engine.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 6 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel experienced a loss of electrical power to the 02 deck and pilothouse including all navigation lights and navigational equipment. Vessel determined the cause to be a tripped breaker in the engine room that was hot to the touch. Vessel is required to have technician attend and determine casue of casualty and affect proper repairs. Provide detailed report to MI including the cause of failure as well as what actions and repairs were taken to correct the casualty.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 December 2019
Resolved 6 December 2019
Resolution: Received tech report. Cause of failure was due to worn/weak breaker. New breaker installed and amperage test conducted on wiring.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 7 June 2019
Resolved
Steering linkage to actuator on stern deck was found bent and did not allow system to operate as designed. Vsl could not steer to starboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Attending Marine Inspector witness and tested steering gear system all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 March 2019
Resolved
Machinery must be maintained to provide for the safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. The vessel experienced a loss of steering due to a bolt backing out of the linkage for the hydraulic steering system.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 March 2019
Resolved 29 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel replaced failed linkage components with lock nut and washer. Steering was tested operationally by third party mechanic and found to be in working order.
Unknown
Issued 27 August 1996
Resolved
33 CFR 164.80 No tests conducted prior to getting underway, or when a crew change happens. Courtesy exam conducted.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 2000
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Unknown
Issued 27 August 1996
Resolved
33 CFR 164.72 No curent USCG Light List, Tide Tables, Coast Pilot, and Tidecurrents._x001C_ Courtesy Exam.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 August 2000
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Unknown
Issued 27 August 1996
Resolved
46 CFR 25.25-13 LIfe Perserver missing a light in the shoulder area. No violation due to examination was a Courtesy Exam._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 2000
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Unknown
Issued 27 August 1996
Resolved
33 CFR 151.61 Vessel missing waste managment plan. Courtesy Exam._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 2000
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Unknown
Issued 27 August 1996
Resolved
33 CFR 151.57 Vessel did not have a waste managment plan. Courtesy Exam.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 2000
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Unknown
Issued 27 August 1996
Resolved
33 CFR 155.720 Vessel missing oil transfer procedures._x001C_ Courtesy exam._x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 2000
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Unknown
Issued 27 August 1996
Resolved
46 CFR 25.30-20 Vessel required to have 3 B-II fire extinguishers. Vessel had 2 B-II and 1 B-I. Vessel missing 1 B-I fire extinguisher. Courtesy Examination conducted, no violation.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 2000
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past