Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 20 August 2025.
Inspection history · 22
20 August 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8214633
10 January 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8060893
18 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8021342
4 October 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8017472
23 October 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7812668
20 September 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7796314
31 August 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7781943
19 January 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7615898
12 June 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7484952
6 December 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7361721
24 August 2021
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7295477
18 August 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7290742
28 September 2020
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7065187
9 October 2019
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6831309
1 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6826276
1 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6830139
27 February 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6633736
24 September 2018
ORV Letter of Designation · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6547138
17 September 2018
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6542084
7 September 2018
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6534928
4 September 2018
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6531913
9 December 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6055424
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 October 2024
Resolved
Each OSV of less than 100 gross tons must have a main and auxiliary means of steering except if the main steering gear including power systems is installed in duplicate. Vessel has two duplicate main steering pumps.#2 Main steering pump was inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed video of satisfactory operation of steering gear and servicing report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 October 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with one self priming power driven fire pump capable of delivering a single stream of water from the highest hydrant through the hose and nozzle at a pressure of at least 50 psi. Fresh water pump had an inoperable strainer causing sporadic psi readings.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provided inspection team with receipt for new strainer.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 October 2024
Resolved
Protect crew members, offshore workers, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. Exposed wiring connection on top of water heater.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provided inspection team with photo evidence of proper enclosed wiring connection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 21 September 2023
Resolved
Each vessel that relies on electricity to power the following loads must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from at least two sources of electricity. Vessel's port generator needs repair due to inability to start.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 October 2023
Resolved 23 October 2023
Resolution: Starter was replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 21 September 2023
Resolved
A generator or motor designed for an ambient temperature of 40 °C (104 °F) may be used in a location where the ambient temperature is 50 °C (122 °F), if the generator or motor is derated to 80 percent of the full-load rating and if the rating or setting of the overcurrent devices of the generator or motor is reduced accordingly. Vessel rep needs to provide evidence of generator ratings.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 October 2023
Resolved 23 October 2023
Resolution: Verified evidence of generator ratings.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 148 - Ballast Water › Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP)
Issued 21 September 2023
Resolved
Maintain a ballast water management (BWM) plan that has been developed specifically for the vessel and that will allow those responsible for the plan's implementation to understand and follow the vessel's BWM strategy and comply with the requirements of this subpart. Vessel's plan lack necessary information required.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 October 2023
Resolution: New plan was written
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 September 2023
Resolved
Standby vessels must have, at least, the following equipment: A fire monitor with a minimum flow rate of, at least, 500 gallons per minute. Vessel's fire monitor requires repair due to inoperability.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 October 2023
Resolution: Fire montitor pump was repaired and new guage installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 31 August 2023
Resolved
The internal structural members of an OSV must be examined at the intervals required for dry docking required. The following work list items were noted:
-Inset on stern/aft peak. Crop and renew.
-Forepeak reach rod was not able to be tested due to valve being replaced.
-02 ladder rungs on 2S LM tank wasted
-01 ladder rung on 1P LM tank wasted
-Sewage overboard valves replaced.
-Non metallic expansion joint adjustment
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 September 2023
Resolved 22 September 2023
Resolution: Verified repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 19 January 2023
Resolved
Safety relief values on pressure vessels must be inspected twice in five years; Reliefs on pressure vessels are outside above time frame.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 January 2023
Resolution: Tested
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 19 January 2023
Resolved
Each battery terminal must have permanent connections; improper use of alligator clips to be re-wired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 January 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 6 January 2022
Resolution: Updated pubs onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Lifebuoys must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the OSV and name of port on the stern.
Multiple lifebuoys were not marked.
At least one-half the total number of lifebuoys, but not less than two, must be fitted with self-igniting lights. Multiple lights did not operate and port side light has a cracked housing.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Lifebuoys labeled, light and batteries replaced. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Each lifefloat must be approved under approval series 160.027. The life line was deteriorated and not serviceable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 5 January 2022
Resolution: New inflatable liferafts were installed on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Electrical circuits must be clearly marked and identified. Distribution panel 'P12' in the engine room does not have the breakers labeled.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 21 December 2021
Resolution: Elec panel labeled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Nonconductive mats must be provided behind the switchboard if it accessible from the rear. Main switchboard does not have matting behind it.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Mat installed behind switchboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
No wire nuts may be used. General alarm on back deck is connected with wire nuts.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Alarm replaced and connection made inside an enclosure.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Each Class 1 door must be designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth from the sill of the door to the margin line. Class 1 door leading to engine room escape hatch does not seal (paint on striker plates).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Paint removed and door adjusted to close/seal properly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Materials used in piping systems must be selected from the specifications that appear in Table 50.60-1(a). Stbd generator fuel filter bowl is missing the metal heat deflector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Heat deflector installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
The operating gear for the shutoff valves at the tanks shall be accessible at all times and suitably marked. Emergency fuel shutoff valves on deck are not labeled.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Valves labeled properly.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather may be weathertight in the cabin top. Stbd pilothouse door is wasted at the bottom (ABS found on loadline survey).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2022
Resolved 5 January 2022
Resolution: Installed new watertight door for both starboard and port pilothouse door. Vessel completed chock test when installing.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 August 2021
Resolved
The owner or operator of an OSV shall make the vessel available for inspection by a marine inspector each time an accident occurs, or a defect is discovered that affects the safety of the vessel. The vessel hit the pier and made repairs to the stbd ballast tank just above the water line with out letting the Coast Guard know.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 August 2021
Resolution: Damage to hull was repaired.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Must have adequate means of steering. During steering test hydraulic oil was spraying from connections near steering pumps. Make repairs and perform test to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Repairs made and tests witnessed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
The marine inspector during inspection shall determine whether the vessel is in a safe and seaworthy condition, including the vessel’s watertight integrity. Observed poor gasket in E/R Escape WTD and an inoperable WTH.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Gasket replaced and verified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Embarkation arrangement survival craft
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Efficient guard rails must be installed on deck bulwarks, 39.5 from deck with the lower course no more than 9 in from deck. Embarkation gate was not onboard vessel.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: New rail fabricated and installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Vessel name and hailing port required to be marked on the stern. The section that was marked was removed and placed in the shipyard. Ensure stern is marked.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Name and hailing port on stern verified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Each fire pump must be fitted on the discharge side with a pressure gauge. Gauge was inoperable at time of test. The engineer did not know the system was under pressure so he started and stopped pump thinking it was a priming issue.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Gauge replace, but it was a clogged pipe going to gauge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Fuel hoses must be J1942 with a max length 30 inches. Observed rusted and rotted fuel hose coming from fuel tank water separator. Hose was (>30 inches) and inspector could not verify hose was SAE-J 1942.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Hose not needed, so removed. A plug was installed after valve.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Life float water lights shall be connected to floats with 18 ft of line. Both port and STBD connections were less than 6 ft.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Attached with 18 ft of line.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting required for vessels less than 100 gt have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape and automatically actuated upon failure of main light.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 September 2020
Resolution: Vsl changed light bulbs for the burned out bulbs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
Except in an emergency, no repairs or alternations to the hull that affects the safety of the OSV may be made without notice to the [name withheld] identified what appears to be a doubler on the stbd hull 2' below boot
top and 15' aft of draft marks. Area to be inspected and repaired if needed. To be corrected prior to departing shipyard in Houma, LA.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2020
Resolution: All repairs inspected and tested Sat
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Master of a vessel shall ensure that the tests and inspections of fire-extinguishing equipment are completed every 12 months; or not later than the next inspection unless the total time from the date of the last tests and inspections exceeds 15 months. Portable extinguishers onboard were last inspected August 2018. 46 CFR 132.350(A)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Portable fire extinguishers were inspected and tagged.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
All flanged joints shall be fitted up so that the gasket contact faces bear uniformly on the gasket and then shall be made up with uniform bolt stress. Exhaust piping in stack has separated causing soot and exhaust fumes to accumulate in engine room and tunnel space. Repair exhaust leak stack. 46 CFR 56.90-5(a). To be corrected prior to departure of shipyard in Houma, LA
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 September 2020
Resolution: 3rd party repaired exhaust. Soot and exhaust no longer accumulates in E/R.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards. The starboard main engine oil filter line is leaking.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Oil filter line was cleaned and inpsected satisfactory. Oil was from engine whcih dripped onto line. Crew to inspected valve cover and tightened.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Suitable guards must be installed on exposed hot surfaces. The starboard main engine exhaust lagging is missing. 46 CFR 127.330
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Lagging was installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
There must be at least two means of escape from the machinery space. The machinery space escape hatch was blocked by lubricating oil buckets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Buckets of lube oil were removed from emergency escape.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Vessels less than 100 gross tons must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck. The engine room emergency light in the escape truck was inoperable. 46 CFR 129.440
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Emergency lighting was tested and found working.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Each Class I door must have a quick action closing device operative from both sides. The WTD to the emergency escape in the engine room was tied open with a rope. 46 CFR 170.270(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: ROpe holding QAWTD was removed. Door was tested satisfactory.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Each Class I door on a vessel in ocean service must be designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth from the sill of the door to the margin line. The emergency escape hatch did not create a watertight seal. 46 CFR 170.270(b). To be corrected prior to departing shipyard in Houma, LA.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 28 September 2020
Resolution: Cleared open deficiency. hatch was verified during inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
During damage survey, several rags were found wedged between the bulkhead and switchboard; fuel and rags were found on the fuel transfer pump creating a fire hazard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Flammable items were removed from behind switchboard.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Whistle dB did not comply with audibility requirements
of the Inland Navigation Rules. The ships horn was inoperable. 46 CFR 180.210
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel had a portable sound producing device. Tested satisfactory.