Inspection history · 85
5 January 2026
In-Service Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8290260
26 August 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8218690
22 July 2025
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8191843
1 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8198273
22 June 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8164206
16 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8160049
15 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8205340
7 January 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8059519
21 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8022066
8 August 2024
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7976797
3 April 2024
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7891631
24 January 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7853990
1 November 2023
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7818521
11 November 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7596336
3 November 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7588379
13 June 2022
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7477167
31 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7388162
8 November 2021
DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7346976
16 August 2021
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7294093
3 August 2020
DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7023309
13 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6925948
19 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6788691
13 February 2015
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5068699
6 February 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5106889
16 January 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5066186
19 December 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5046890
1 June 2014
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4874621
24 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4846017
7 April 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4831126
5 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4830971
20 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4803638
18 February 2014
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4803081
18 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4803643
13 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4782456
10 November 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4755394
9 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4573089
28 December 2012
Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4507665
27 December 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4507601
27 December 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4512662
3 December 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4494955
15 April 2012
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4287756
12 October 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4166211
29 July 2011
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4098779
28 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4102771
13 July 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4081079
9 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4088034
20 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3995265
12 April 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3984768
22 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3973216
22 March 2011
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4018509
2 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3960648
23 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3956083
20 July 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3801345
23 June 2010
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3772402
21 September 2009
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3603008
21 September 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3615355
16 June 2009
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3504422
2 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3499267
11 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3343033
11 October 2008
In-Service Inspection · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3343133
25 June 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3260905
17 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3167029
26 February 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3153806
23 October 2007
Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3176609
23 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3064132
22 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3064108
16 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3070639
27 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2850690
25 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2850869
28 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2557510
27 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2556993
3 March 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2302726
27 December 2004
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2265084
3 December 2004
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2254382
3 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2254810
28 June 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2102713
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978816
19 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1665580
10 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 44820
31 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 27592
20 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 177237
26 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1099427
4 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 32463
9 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 10155
13 January 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 501093
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 March 2026
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.
Fuel oil drain lines and pre-lube feed lines on vessel main propulsion engines have been changed to flexible hoses, a change from original hard piped OEM installations. With ABS guidance/approval, vessel is permitted to operate with current flexible hose installations. One of the following must be obtained by vessel by due date to continue to operate.
1. Revert to OEM design hard piped installations.
2. Obtain equivalency approval from USCG Marine Safety Center (MSC) for current flexible hose installations.
Action 50 code gives vessel 30 days to obtain from date of issued requirement.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 April 2026
Resolved 2 April 2026
Resolution: ABS classification approves hose installs. MSC declares no objections to install, equivalency met.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 January 2026
Resolved
MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MUST BE DEGIGNED AND MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE TOWING VESSEL AND SAFETY OF PERSONS ONBOARD UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENGCY CONDITIONS.
THE FUEL PUMP COVERS FOR BOTH ALCO MAIN ENGINES HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND STORED ASHORE. AlSO,THE ALCO OEM HARD PIPED FUEL AND OIL TUBING LINES HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH AFTERMARKET FLEX HOSES.
REINSTALL ALL FUEL PUMP COVERS AND GROMMETS. ADDITIONALLY, REMOVE ALL AFTERMARKET FUEL AND OIL HOSES ON THE HEADS OF THE MAIN ENGINES AND REPLACE WITH TUBING AS ORGINALLY DESIGNED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURE.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 1 March 2026
Resolved 18 March 2026
Resolution: Fuel pump covers reinstalled. New requirement issued to get OEM install or MSC equivalency for flexible hoses. ABS classes vessel machinery and approves.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 June 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel reported engineers had to force shutdown stbd main engine following abnormal noises. Shall be rectified within one week. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2025
Resolved 22 June 2025
Resolution: STBD main repaired and is operating as designed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. A flagship thermos device in H/W space is hanging loose, unsecured with no cover, and has excessive cable length. Install to proper regulation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 September 2024
Resolved 9 September 2024
Resolution: box is properly mounted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
02Electrical equipment must be marked with its respective current and voltage rating. Power panel in H/W space needs label. Label power panel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Corrected on the spot
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and shock hazards. Light switch box in the upper pilot house needs top and bottom plugs installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 September 2024
Resolved 9 September 2024
Resolution: Knockout plugs installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
Each wire and cable run must be installed in a manner to prevent contact with personnel, mechanical hazards, and leaking fluids. The H/W space water pumps have power cables laying in drip tray for H/W tank. Install cable run as per regulation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 September 2024
Resolved 9 September 2024
Resolution: Wiring has been raised and mounted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. An electrical box inside the navigation computer cabinet at bridge stairs as exposed conductors, wire nuts and no cover. Tape wire nuts, remove dead ended cables and install cover.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 August 2024
Resolved 9 September 2024
Resolution: Cover installed, dead end wiring removed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that sounds in the engine room. The general alarm bell in the upper flat of engine room is non-operable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 September 2024
Resolved 9 September 2024
Resolution: Alarm bell adjusted.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
Replace PORT R/G expansion tank level switch. MI’s found level float and alarm inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2023
Resolved 3 November 2023
Resolution: switch was replaced by ships crew.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Remove excess oil from engine room bilge. 18” sounded at FWD bilge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: Excess oil/water was removed from the bilge and dirty oil tank as well.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Repair hydraulic leak on fitting near pump lower STBD engine room
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2022
Resolved 1 December 2022
Resolution: Leak reported to be fixed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Repair fuel leak on cylinder R1 injection pump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 November 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Install guard on STBD MDE clutch.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: STBD MDE clutch guard has been installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Properly mount fire extinguisher near lower center ladder of engine room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: Fire extinguisher has been properly mounted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Troubleshoot and repair oil collection on both generator turbochargers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Install covers on inspection ports on both gensets PORT/STBD.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 December 2022
Resolution: new covers installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Dry stores room, remove all un-used electrical wiring and boxes.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 November 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Remove all dead end and secure all loose wires in lower bridge AFT elevator space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 November 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Provide approval for potable water and OWS system installs in pump room and engine room.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 November 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Upper amber towing light (Main) and back up lights are both extinguished. Vessel is restricted from conducting stern tows.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 1 November 2023
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Mark all watertight doors and hatches with “ watertight hatch/ water tight door, Keep closed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 November 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Properly mount spare fire extinguishers stowed in the fore peak.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 November 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Repair/make operational, All fuel valves prior to movement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
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Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 November 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Provide splints onboard the vessel as part of the First aid kit.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 November 2022
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 June 2022
Resolved
Modifications were made to the SSDG cooling system without submission or approval of plans.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022