Records from 1989 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 May 2026.
Inspection history · 80
27 May 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8381879
2 January 2026
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8289369
17 December 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8289311
25 November 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8274430
5 September 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8228006
3 August 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8201936
3 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8237504
7 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8130336
7 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8130420
17 March 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8070771
5 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8043662
5 December 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8045176
27 November 2024
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8040518
25 November 2024
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8039516
17 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8036034
8 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8032354
5 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8029957
9 June 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7974787
11 May 2024
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7910635
15 April 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7895643
9 April 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7892766
9 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7893518
8 April 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7892034
5 April 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7890292
1 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7890895
31 March 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7887859
15 January 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7870426
9 January 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7847106
4 January 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7845001
3 January 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7846351
22 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7841646
10 July 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7738947
10 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7665940
23 January 2023
Damage Survey · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7625680
19 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7610834
19 December 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7611711
15 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7609673
9 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7591805
8 November 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7595346
13 September 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7558111
13 September 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7558457
11 September 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7556225
7 May 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7447107
21 March 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7411000
31 August 2021
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7301330
26 July 2021
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7270926
15 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7261014
19 February 2021
MTSA Verification · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7142913
14 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7124439
8 January 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7121636
19 November 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7098518
18 November 2020
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7097558
18 November 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7099398
13 November 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7094819
27 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6795820
22 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6647424
6 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6535213
25 April 2018
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6399662
17 December 2015
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5785342
7 October 2013
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4731063
2 December 2012
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4494410
2 December 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4494485
30 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4494448
21 December 2011
Administration · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4213261
7 December 2011
MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4204168
14 February 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3944746
19 November 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 3366060
26 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3334636
20 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2593546
7 September 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2189072
9 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 11715
24 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 144932
7 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 388708
5 March 1996
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 885790
11 January 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 123036
15 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 145920
26 March 1993
Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1142177
7 May 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 493278
26 June 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO STURGEON BAY · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1215888
15 September 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO STURGEON BAY · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1210670
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 November 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: be maintained to ensure proper operation.
While transiting from Duluth, MN to Silver Bay, MN, Vessel lost propulsion on their port main engine.
46CFR143.205(c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 November 2024
Resolved 26 November 2024
Resolution: Troubleshot port MDE, found and replaced loose injector. Ran engine with no further issues.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 November 2024
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Test and examinations procedures must be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or towing safety management systems (TSMS) applicable to the vessel, if the vessel has a TSMS. After completing repairs to the PME the crew was unable to complete 03 of the 06 required shutdown test in accordance with the manufactures instructions: Lube oil pressure gear box shutdown, cooling water pressure at HT water inlet shutdown, and failure at electronic speed governor. Vessel must successfully complete the required 03 shutdowns prior to operating after winter lay-up.
46 CFR 143.245 - 705 - c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2025
Resolved 20 March 2026
Resolution: Vessel performed all engine alarms and shutdowns with engine tech (MAK)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 May 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. During engine trials following repairs made due to 835 issued under Sector Detroit Activity #7895643, vessel experienced shutdown of both engines with no known reason. Vessel to complete necessary repairs and satisfactory engine trials prior to departure. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel identified and replaced faulty/damaged equipment. Conducted satifactory sea trials for 02 hrs. Submitted tech report to USCG Inspectors.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 April 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines must be maintained to ensure proper operation. While transiting from Marquette, MI to Silver Bay, MN the port engine shut down due to oil mist detector alarm. Oil mist detector technician completed repairs while in Silver Bay, MN. Technician intends to ride along with vessel to conduct full RPM testing under way. Prior to leaving OCMI zone Duluth, conduct full engine testing and report testing results to OCMI, for clearance to depart zone.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 April 2024
Resolved 8 April 2024
Resolution: Op testing complete.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 22 December 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel equipped with rudder(s) must have a means to monitor and control the position of the rudder(s) at each operating station. Vessel reported the Port rudder was stuck, reading 22 degrees to starboard, and unresponsive. Vessel was able to troubleshoot and resolve the issue by replacing a faulty pressure sensor.
46 CFR 143.225(b)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel replaced faulty pressure switch and provided attestation to repairs by the chief engineer.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 April 2023
Resolved
Vessel experienced a loss of the PME turbo-charger unit while outbound from Superior, WI. An attempt at underway repairs is currently in-progress. Vessel is authorized to operate with reduced propulsion IAW the USCG D9 Work Instruction D9-WI-DOM-(004)(03) (CONCURRENT CLEARANCE PROCESS AND GUIDANCE FOR CONTROL OF COMMERCIAL VESSEL MOVEMENTS). Vessel must maintain a minimum of 2 operational ship's service generators and a fully-functional bow thruster. Vessel must also make radio contact with local VTS prior to entering restricted waters and proceed as instructed. Repairs to the PME turbo-charger must be completed prior to departure from the next port (Toledo, OH) to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector and/or Class Surveyor.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 10 May 2023
Resolved 11 April 2023
Resolution: Rcvd statements from the vessel Master and C/E attesting to satisfactory repairs and testing.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 31 August 2021
Resolved
8" Crack discovered Aft of Frame 22 in Hull in engine room. Repairs to be made in Toledo, OH prior to vessel movement.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 1 September 2021
Resolved 1 September 2021
Resolution: Satisfactory repairs made and approved by USCG and ABS.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Vessel found hydraulic leak on the steering gear system.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 13 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel found the problem to be a broken o-ring for the compensating valve. Vessel had spare parts on board, replaced the o-ring and tested the system. All Sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 6 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel is displaying an innaccurate vessel name, MMSI number,IMO number, and ANT Distance A and B information on the AIS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 October 2018
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: VIVS verification confirms accuate information is being displayed.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Turbocharger
Issued 7 October 2013
Resolved
Vessel experienced a crack in the port main engine turbo charger. This condition rendered the port main engine unsafe for operation. Vessel voluntarily took engine offline to mitigate further damage.
Due 22 October 2013
Resolved 10 October 2013
Resolution: Affected turbo was replaced.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Turbocharger
Issued 30 November 2012
Resolved
Inoperable turbocharger.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 December 2012
Resolved 2 December 2012
Resolution: Repaired turbocharger and two piston heads on stbd engine, all sat.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 8 October 2008
Resolved
33U.S.C.1321(j)(5)(D)(i)-The NTVRP does not identify the volume and type of fuel oil that would be involved in a worst case discharge
Due 8 November 2008
Resolved 26 March 2009
Resolution: NTVRP #04025 addressed deficiency and amended plan with necessary revisions. Vessel issued Interim Operating Authorization 03/26/2009. IOA expires 03/26/2011.