Inspection history · 49
13 November 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8268306
27 January 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8070344
15 December 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7840766
27 July 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7754131
12 January 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7620776
1 January 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7615732
15 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7507625
12 December 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7367124
26 October 2021
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7340249
4 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7276938
13 May 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7196146
29 April 2021
Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7185734
29 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7186168
26 June 2017
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6181121
8 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5851695
23 November 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6284856
8 July 2014
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4916143
9 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4832992
6 August 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4683239
26 July 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4719471
13 August 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4411192
20 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4390365
9 August 2011
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4093478
13 July 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2711712
8 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2563123
8 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2564850
4 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Violation Case Coordination Center · Activity 2451384
21 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2406328
13 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2293128
30 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1976195
16 June 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1833347
16 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1745845
16 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1617962
31 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43604
18 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1516895
2 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 153315
7 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15146
12 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 34778
20 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169792
4 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 102233
26 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 82999
9 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 83403
25 April 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 171854
22 March 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 17958
10 March 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 92129
20 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 146234
13 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163871
27 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 87006
15 August 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 102774
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 October 2021
Resolved
Fuel shut off valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed.
The fuel shut offs were very hard to pull and the port shut off didn't release the valve everytime. Adjust the valves as needed for proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 28 October 2021
Resolution: Fuel shutoff valves operated properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 26 October 2021
Resolved
All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with manufacturers recommended practice.
MSD access cover had a hole. Replace cover.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 November 2021
Resolved 28 October 2021
Resolution: Repaired holes in MSD cover.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 October 2021
Resolved
When life line and water lights are on one life float the water light must be attached by a lanyard around the body of the float with a corrosion resistant clip.
Three life rings had life lines and water lights permanently attached. Add corrosion resistant clips to make the water lights detachable.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 November 2021
Resolved 28 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed clips on liferings.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 26 October 2021
Resolved
The following alarms must be provided: Main engine high cooling water temperature.
Water temp sensor was broken as they were removing it to be tested. Replace sensor.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 28 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced water temp sensor.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2021
Resolved 29 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel issued COI
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in berthing spaces and lounges. Berthing and galley smoke detectors were inoperable. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Smoke detectors replaced. All Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are to be kept freee from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids. Remove fuel and oil from bilges to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: bilges clean. All Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 degrees celcius must be insulated. Install installation on exhaust of both main engines to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Exhaust Insulated. All Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the flammable storage cabinet. Replace existing 10-B fire extinguisher with a 40-B to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: 40-B Extinguisher installed. All Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher must be permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck. Secure the 160-B semi-portable extinguisher to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: semi-portable fire extinguisher secured. All Sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Two lifebuoys must be equipped with floating electric lights approved under 161.010 or 161.110. Repair or replace floating electric lights to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Lifebuoys replaced with new lights. All Sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Lifebuoys must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Mark all lifebuoys with the vessel name to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Lifebuoys marked with vessel name. All Sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Lifejackets must have lights approved under 161.012 or 161.112 and whistles. Install lights and whistles on all lifejackets to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Lifejackets had lights/whistles. All Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Fixed fire pump must be capable of being energized remotely and at the pump. Install a means to energize the fire pump at the pump's location to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 13 May 2021
Resolution: Company installed start and stop controlers in engine room and on the bridge. Op tested controls passed op test.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems must be designed to provide safe operation. Install junction box cover for fire pump to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 13 May 2021
Resolution: Junction box for firepump was installed passed visual inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Flammable storage cabinet must be secured to the vessel so it does not move. Permanently secure flammable storage cabinet to the satisfation of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Secured to deck. All Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Means must be provided for closing opening in machinery spaces. Vessel has no means to close ventilation near exhaust stack. Install closure devices to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 13 May 2021
Resolution: Ventilation closure devices were fabricated and installed on the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Main engines require RPM, lubricating oil pressure, and cooling water temperature gauges at the machinery location. Install gauges to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 13 May 2021
Resolution: all appropriate gauges were installed on the main engines. passed operational check.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Auxiliary generators require RPM gauges at the machinery location. Install RPM gauge for starboard generator to the satisfaction of attending USCG Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 13 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel Installed proper Engine gauages and passed operational test.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Pressure vessel relief valves must be tested twice every five years. Provide evidence of the set pressure for both compressed air tank relief valves.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 13 May 2021
Resolution: Installed new relief valves and provided certificate of calibration. passed inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Each Captain of the Port may order a vessel to operate in a manner directed when the Captain of the Port determines that such an order is justified in the interest of safety by reason temporary hazardous circumstances or conditions of the vessel. During a post-casualty damage survey, the vessel was found to be insufficiently manned for its route, voyage, and watch rotation. In addition to the requirement for a Master and a Licensed Mate, ensure two (02) deckhands are onboard for voyages over 12 hours.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel had correct manning. All Sat.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (ISM)
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Owner or managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with subchapter M and other applicable laws and regulations at all times. Vessels management and crew were no maintaining vessel to regulation standards.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: all detainable deficiencies cleared. All Sat.