Records from 1993 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 September 2025.
Inspection history · 50
8 September 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8229595
19 August 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7970505
9 July 2024
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7949830
11 December 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7838565
1 November 2023
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7818853
5 October 2023
In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7805918
14 October 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7580242
15 May 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7452602
24 February 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7402925
14 December 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7377508
18 October 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7359353
15 September 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7313745
18 August 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7290297
30 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7272438
30 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7272839
17 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7199006
19 August 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7037413
19 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6941793
20 December 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6877187
30 January 2019
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6617206
12 October 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6289563
3 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4794557
20 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4773266
27 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4409364
29 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4274364
14 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4264421
16 November 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4189945
28 July 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4102658
9 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3867108
13 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3650727
7 August 2009
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3560960
20 March 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3492938
22 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Portsmouth · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3398487
14 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3431056
18 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3274577
29 April 2008
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3194984
5 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3093810
17 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2857244
14 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2857372
5 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2851965
17 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2810758
20 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team New York (91106) · Activity 2624795
14 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2632023
28 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1621953
22 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1816420
23 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160834
29 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 161764
8 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 61097
7 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 149821
1 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 58125
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 September 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical equipment must be marked with its respective current and voltage ratings. The wires running to and from the starboard generator to the battery are not marked with their approval information or current/voltage rating. In addition the outer insulator is cracked and damaged posing a potential electrical hazard. Install new wires in accordance with the standards outlined in 46 CFR 143.575 or alternatively in 46 CFR 143.580. 46 CFR 143.400
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 September 2025
Resolved 12 September 2025
Resolution: Wires replaced with USCG approved wire.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 8 September 2025
Resolved
Each crew berthing area shall be equipped with information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, including information on the telephone number, website address, and email address for reporting allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment to the Coast Guard.
Vessel does not have posters instructing to report sexual harassment/assault directly to USCG. Provide posters that specifically instruct victims to report incidents directly to USCG by means as stated. 46 U.S.C. 11101(B)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 September 2025
Resolved 9 October 2025
Resolution: Recieved photos of posted SASH posters.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 September 2025
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. Vessel's shaft seal was found excessively leaking water, the crew was able to immediately tighten seal. 46 CFR 143.205
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 September 2025
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Issued 9 July 2024
Resolved
10138 - A towing vessel with overnight accommodations and alternating watches (shift work), when pulling, pushing or hauling alongside one or more barges, must have a system to detect when its master or mate (pilot) becomes incapacitated. The system must:(1) Have an alarm in the pilothouse distinct from any other alarm;(2) Require action from the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch, during an interval not to exceed 10 minutes, in order to reset the alarm timer; and(3) Immediately (within 30 seconds) notify another crewmember if the pilothouse alarm is not acknowledged. The vessel does not have a pilothouse alerter system installed.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 November 2024
Resolution: BNWAS was installed when the vessel first entered drydock.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
The system is arranged and installed so a fire in the engine room automatically sets off alarms on a fire
detection control panel at the operating station. There
was no heat detector alert at the operating station.
46 CFR 142.330 (a)(3)
60c
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 1 November 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Serviced by third party company; attended vessel and re-tested heat detector over the starboard engine. Verified audible and visual on the panel on the bridge.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
A power-driven vessel when towing astern shall exhibit: two masthead lights in vertical line, sidelights,and two towing lights in a vertical line. Two of the stern lights and port side light were inoperable. Prior to restricted visibility or night operations.
33 CFR 83.24 (c)(ii)(iii)
705c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of the two stern lights and port side navigations lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with the inspection, maintenance procedures. Fire extinguisher in engine room, had a broken discharge horn.
46 CFR 142.240(a)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Verified third party company replaced the horn in kind on the portable fire extinguisher.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel: Navigation assessment, in accordance with § 140.635. There was no record of Navigation assessments. Captain stated they were done verbally.
46 CFR 140.915(a)(6)
50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2023
Resolved 11 December 2023
Resolution: Recieved objective evidence of logs being completed, all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
Equipment, cargo, and industrial components on board the
tow are properly secured and made ready for transit.
Spill kit not secured to deck.
46 CFR 140.805 (b)
50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed spill kit secured to the bulkhead.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
Multi-outlet adapters (power strips) may not be connected to other adapters (“daisy-chained”), or otherwise used in a manner that could overload the capacity of a receptacle. Galley and wheelhouse had multi-outlet adapters in use.
46 CFR 143.575(c)
50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Verified the galley and bridge outlet adapters were removed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan to a ventilation system machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire. The vent cover for the starboard intake, had a corroded hole in the cover.
46 CFR 144.605
50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Verified a new cover was fitted and welded onto the vent opening.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
Complete but simple instructions for the operation of the systems must be located in a conspicuous place at or near all pull boxes. CO2 Instruction placard was deteriorated and illegible.
46 CFR 76.15-10(h)
50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Verified renewed sign installed; verified both had the same part number for the system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Main fuel shut off valve for all components was inoperable.
46 CFR 143.260(b)
50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of the renewed remote fuel shut-off.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 November 2023
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. Hard fuel lines on both engines were installed with broken supports, total of 12 supports broken between port and stbd MDE.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Verified new supports were installed in-kind on port and starboard main engines.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
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. High bilge level alarm in the aft section of the engine room was inoperable.
46 CFR 143.230(a)(5)
50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: The space is equipped with two bilge high level alarms and only required one. This duplicate was removed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards. Fresh water tank gasket leaking into Engine room.
46 CFR 140.510(a)(2)
10c
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 November 2023
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Crew tightened the bolts on the hatch; securing the leak.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. Light not attached to body of lifebuoy.
46 CFR 141.360(c)(4)
10c
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 November 2023
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed crew connect the light around the body of the ring buoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Excessive amount of oil and water discovered on top of engine block in the vicinity of intake turbo of starboard MDE.
46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)
10c
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 November 2023
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed the crew clean up the excessive oily water mixtures.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 30 July 2021
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel experienced a loss of the main generator due to coolant leak. Completed repair will be observed and cleared by a Marine Inspector from this office prior to departure of next port of call.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 September 2021
Resolution: Visually inspected engine replacement and verify replacement in kind.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 19 August 2020
Resolved
Any towing vessel with alternating watches or overnight accommodations must identify the duties and duty stations of each person onboard during an emergency. Post emergency duties and duty stations for all crew members to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 September 2020
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: Cleared during annual inspection
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 August 2020
Resolved
For towing vessels with berthing aboard, a sufficient number of additional lifejackets and immersion suits must be carried so that a lifejacket and an immersion suit is immediately available for persons at each normally manned watch station. Vessel was missing 01 lifejacket and 01 immersion suit. No additional persons may be onboard other than crew until lifejacket and immersion suit are provided.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 September 2020
Resolved 28 August 2020
Resolution: Coast Guard marine inspector received evidence of new life jacket and immersion suit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Fire pump was unable to deliver water from both hoses at 50 PSI. The pump delivered water at 40 PSI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 29 July 2019
Resolution: Witnessed testing of newly installed f/p.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Fuel transfer pump not mounted permantently in engine room
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 10 June 2019
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Low level alarm on day tank must be visable and audible at each operating station
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 29 July 2019
Resolution: Witnessed testing of newly installed low level alarm.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Generator power supply indicator bulbs are both out
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 29 July 2019
Resolution: Witnessed testing of indicator bulbs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Machinery & Electrical systems must be designed and maintained for saftey of vessel and crew, plastic zip ties are used for bundling solely verses metal
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 29 July 2019
Resolution: Inpsected un-supported cabling and all plastic ties were replaced with metal banding.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Record keeping- Company did not do DOT required background check in the past on new employees, representative DER at the audit was under the impression that having new employees take a pre-employment drug test fulfilled the requirements. Was told by DAPI that all employees need to have a background check done who were there latest hires.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcan’s, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
EAP Requirements- Training is required for Supervisory positions on the Vessel. Supervisor receive 1 hour EAP training needed.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcans, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Company did show proof of Alcohol Testing Kits. DER and Safety person showed a sample of a drug
Testing kit that would be used for a serious marine incident testing, not incompliance with the applicable regulations.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcans, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.