Inspection history · 15
31 March 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8338592
17 June 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8166632
2 April 2024
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7888808
15 June 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7715953
30 November 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7603173
25 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7457323
27 July 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7269277
30 July 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7019859
29 January 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6616779
18 July 2018
Industry Initiated Exam · Administration · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6483717
2 September 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5989906
5 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5849988
18 November 2013
Administration · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4755073
10 August 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4405960
18 August 2006
Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2752468
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Fire-detection systems- each towing vessel must have fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. During inspection fire detection panel activated a fault alarm after a successful heat detector test. Prove proper operations of the fire detection system to the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 5 August 2021
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 August 2020
Resolved
Replace batteries and prove proper operation of the fire detection panel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 August 2020
Resolved 10 August 2020
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 27 June 2019
Resolved
Ensure fuel tanks comply with material and configuration standards in 46 CFR 143.265.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2019
Resolved 19 July 2019
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of a CG marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 27 June 2019
Resolved
Ensure exposed portions of engine exhaust and turbo (exhaust side) are insulated.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2019
Resolved 23 July 2019
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 27 June 2019
Resolved
Ensure hand rails or similar are installed along periphery of vessel stern as per stated site.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2019
Resolved 2 August 2019
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 27 June 2019
Resolved
Locate and make repairs to pipe causing flooding in port aft voids.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2019
Resolved 7 October 2019
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 27 June 2019
Resolved
Remove all standing water from aft voids and verify no structural cause for flooding exists.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2019
Resolved 19 July 2019
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of a CG marine inspector.
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Prove proper operation of vessels whistle in accordance with 33 USC 2033.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 August 2006
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Provide Type-I life preserver for each crewmember in accordance with 46 CFR 25.25-5
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 August 2006
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Prove proper operation of emergency remote fuel shutoff valves in accordance with 46 CFR 27.207
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 August 2006
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 30 August 2012
Resolution: The WILLIAM K. POKWELL received a satisfactory Industry Initiated Examination by Sector Upper Mississippi River on 30 Aug 2012. During the examination the outstanding deficiency was examined satisfactorily.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, GMDSS Radio Operator
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Provide valid FCC Restricted Radio Operator's license for master in accordance with 33 CFR 164.72(a)(3)
Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 30 August 2012
Resolution: The WILLIAM K. POKWELL received a satisfactory Industry Initiated Examination by Sector Upper Mississippi River on 30 Aug 2012. During the examination the outstanding deficiency was examined satisfactorily.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Maintain proper vessel log of required tests and inspections in accordance with 33 CFR 164.78(b)
Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 30 August 2012
Resolution: The UTV WILLIAM K. POWELL received a satisfactory Industry Initiated Examination by Sector Upper Mississippi River on 30 Aug 2012. During the examination the outstanding deficiency was examined satisfactorily.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Ensure EAP information is posted on vsl in accordance with 46 CFR 16.401(a).
Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 30 August 2012
Resolution: The UTV WILLIAM K. POWELL received a satisfactory Industry Initiated Examination by Sector Upper Mississippi River on 30 Aug 2012. During the examination the outstanding deficiency was examined satisfactorily.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Maintain onboard current local notice to mariners in accordance with 33 CFR 164.72(b)(3)(i)(B)
Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 30 August 2012
Resolution: The UTV WILLIAM K. POWELL received a satisfactory Industry Initiated Examination by Sector Upper Mississippi River on 30 Aug 2012. During the examination the outstanding deficiency was examined satisfactorily.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Install magnetic compass or swing meter in accordance with 46 CFR 27.201
Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 30 August 2012
Resolution: The UTV WILLIAM K. POWELL received a satisfactory Industry Initiated Examination by Sector Upper Mississippi River on 30 Aug 2012. During the examination the outstanding deficiency was examined satisfactorily.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Ensure general alarm is tested weekly and logged
Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 30 August 2012
Resolution: The UTV WILLIAM K. POWELL received a satisfactory Industry Initiated Examination by Sector Upper Mississippi River on 30 Aug 2012. During the examination the outstanding deficiency was examined satisfactorily.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Properly label emergency remote fuel shutoff pulls in accordance with 46 CFR 27.207
Due 25 August 2006
Resolved 21 August 2006
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Show proof of monthly crew firefighting training in accordance with 46 CFR 27.209
Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 30 August 2012
Resolution: The UTV WILLIAM K. POWELL received a satisfactory Industry Initiated Examination by Sector Upper Mississippi River on 30 Aug 2012. During the examination the outstanding deficiency was examined satisfactorily.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 18 August 2006
Resolved
Properly stow paint cans onboard vessel that were located in the 2nd deck storage locker.
Due 25 August 2006
Resolved 21 August 2006