Records from 1997 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 10 April 2024.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)113.6 ft × 32.0 ft × 14.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 175 / net 119
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)114.7 ft × 32.0 ft × 16.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 397 / net 119
BuilderBOLLINGER MACHINE SHOP & SHIPYARD INC · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1983
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 4 March 2026 · expires 31 March 2027
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it119 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
119 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
397 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
175 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Inspection history · 24
10 April 2024
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7893303
5 August 2021
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7277687
29 July 2021
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7271975
14 May 2021
Initial Certification · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7196952
9 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7172164
26 December 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6894883
20 May 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6688565
6 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6502529
7 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6433835
22 October 2014
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5010277
13 November 2013
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4755452
3 November 2010
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3884316
7 October 2009
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3610435
18 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3305657
1 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2704527
6 October 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2215210
17 May 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2070545
21 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1989557
8 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1989328
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978420
7 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1741315
2 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 46374
19 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 762741
12 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 200144
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Plastic fire hose nozzles found at fire stations in engine room. Replace nozzles with approved brass type.
cite: 46 CFR 142.325(d)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: fire nozzles replaced
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Switchboard is missing approved ASTM type 2 matting. VSL must provide matting in the front and of switchboard.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: matting was placed in front of switchboard
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
There are no steering alarms for the aft operations station. VSL shall install all required alarms per cite.
Cite:46 CFR 143.230(b)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 June 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: audible and visual alarm was installed in aft operating station
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Flame screens throughout VSL were deteriorated. Replace flame screens with approved 30x30 mesh.
46 CFR 143.265(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: flame screens were replaced
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
VSL does not have the required amount of line throwing appliances for requested international route four(4).
CITE: SOLAS 14 III-18
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: vsl has 4 line throwing applicances onboard
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
VSL does not have the required amount of rocket parachute flares for requested international route twelve (12)
CITE: SOLAS 14 III-6.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: vsl has 12 rocket parachite flares
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
VSL needs BNWAS installed for requested international route.
CITE: SOLAS 14 V-19.2.2.3.1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: vsl did not have BNWAS installed, changed route to domestic only until system is installed
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Long-range identification and tracking system (LRIT)
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel has failed to report via LRIT per 33 CFR 169.230
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 August 2018