Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 February 2026.
Inspection history · 49
11 February 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8309357
13 January 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8062592
29 February 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7861960
29 January 2024
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7857058
6 April 2023
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7654907
6 January 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7376423
27 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7180642
8 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7108358
3 March 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6919063
19 February 2020
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6911834
6 October 2019
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6829679
10 January 2019
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6608827
15 February 2018
Annual Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6355817
6 February 2018
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6349730
22 March 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6109780
4 February 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6057881
1 February 2016
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5807644
7 October 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5738570
26 August 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5226736
15 February 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4245015
6 February 2012
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4237539
19 January 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4227806
13 January 2011
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3925982
3 February 2010
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3674328
27 January 2009
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3424508
14 January 2008
Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130417
10 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3132006
28 March 2007
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2896548
23 October 2006
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2806552
15 March 2006
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2603121
26 July 2005
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2439038
14 April 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2334142
19 February 2004
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2008018
10 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1687797
12 April 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1604089
6 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 761820
2 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 198570
10 April 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1462205
7 April 2000
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1458747
9 April 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1438825
9 April 1998
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1413337
10 December 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1113908
16 April 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1441244
19 April 1996
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1459990
12 June 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1184247
19 April 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1358714
16 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 665502
25 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 45983
26 May 1994
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1436915
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Marine inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, watertight bulkheads, and weather deck. Multiple cracked welds found on the aft starboard corner of steering gear room. Grind and renew.
46 CFR 176.25-5(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 April 2023
Resolved 17 April 2023
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted photographs showing new welds where identified by MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
For each 79,500 L (21,000 U.S. gallons) or part thereof of any Class 3 (flammable) or combustible liquid being transported on board a vessel, there must be provided a fire hose fitted with an approved portable mechanical foam nozzle with pick-up tube and two 19 L (5 gallon) cans of foam liquid concentrate Portable fire hose eductor not operational. Replace or repair.
49 CFR 176.315(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 April 2023
Resolved 17 April 2023
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted video showing the satisfactory operation of portable hose eductor.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with § 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. An interconnected fire detection system has not been installed on-board the vessel. Install an interconnected fire detection system and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 181.450(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 May 2023
Resolved 14 June 2023
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation from technician showing proper installation of Fire Detection System.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Each major generator and motor shall be fitted with a name-plate of corrosion resistant material. Vessel unable to provide data-plate for installed generators. Provide data-plates with required information per 46 CFR 183.10-5(a)(1)-(10).
46 CFR 183.10-5(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 May 2023
Resolved 17 April 2023
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted photographs showing the installation of data plates for generators.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Protective gratings shall be provided at such locations where persons or gear might come in contact with the exhaust pipe. Lagging on the #4 MDE to be replaced or repaired. Additional lagging to be provided for all MDE exhaust drains.
46 CFR 182.15-20(g)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 May 2023
Resolved 17 April 2023
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted photographs showing install of lagging on all areas identified by MI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Protective belt guard on the #3 MDE found wasted. Vessel to replace or repair belt guard.
46 CFR 177.35-15(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 May 2023
Resolved 17 April 2023
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted photographs showing installation of new belt guard on ##3 MDE.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 13 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 185.506: A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information specific to the individual vessel. Emergency broadcast placard had the incorrect vessel call sign listed; placard must be replaced.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 January 2022
Resolved 14 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel updated the placard with the correct call sign.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 13 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 184.502: A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and EPIRB installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by FCC as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. VHF radio listed the incorrect call sign in the system; must be updated.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 January 2022
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel updated the system with correct call sign.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 58.01-20: Gears, couplings, flywheels, and all machinery capable of injuring personnel shall be provided with adequate covers or guards. Port and starboard generator pulleys exposed; must be covered or guarded.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 January 2022
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel added guards to both generators.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 182.430(a): The design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk of injury to personnel. Exhaust lagging on port and starboard side of the vessel unsecured; must be properly secured to the exhaust pipe. Secured on site.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 January 2022
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel rectified issued on site.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Danger areas
Issued 13 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 177.900: Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. Vessel missing aft railing. Repaired on site.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 January 2022
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel rectified issue on site.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 13 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 177.500: Each door, hatch, or scuttle, used as a means of escape, must be capable of being opened by one person, from either side, in both light and dark conditions. Means of escape in steering room not operable; Repaired on site.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 January 2022
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Repaired on site.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 6 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 181.320(c)(3): Each nozzle must be capable of being changed between a solid stream and spray pattern. Port fire nozzle inoperable; replaced on site.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 January 2022
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Replaced on site.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Performance standards for radio equipment
Issued 27 April 2021
Resolved
Vessels must comply with the requirements for a navigation receiver or manual updating of position information contained in § 80.1085(c). Vessel's DSC capable radio could not display position information.
*Install new radios with built-in GPS; or
*Connect GPS to existing radio given radio will accept; or
*Update company policy to require watchstander to manually enter position every 4 hours.
47CFR80.905(a)(5)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2021
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided picture of radio with GPS position displayed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 3 March 2020
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed and mainted to prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors; wiring sleeve on starboard generator was exposed and tornl replace sleeve with sufficent protection IAW 46 CFR 183.200(d) NLT 17MAR20; to the satisfaction of the USCG.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 March 2020
Resolved 3 March 2020
Resolution: New sleeve of sufficient protection was installed to the satisfaction of the CG Marine inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 3 March 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the in intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; charts were outdated with no NTM corrections; update charts through most current NTM NLT 17MAR20 IAW 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1); to the satisfaction of the USCG.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 March 2020
Resolved 3 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel acquired paper charts with the most up-to-date NTM corrections.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 3 February 2010
Resolved
Discovered leaking Dirty Oil transfer valve located on STBD side Main Deck. Repair or replace to ensure valve works properly.
Due 19 February 2010
Resolved 19 February 2010
Resolution: Vsl crew repaired valve before inspection was complete.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 3 February 2010
Resolved
Eng Room emergency escape hatch has busted gasket. Replace gasket.
Due 19 February 2010
Resolved 19 February 2010
Resolution: Vsl crew replaced gasket before inspection was complete.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 27 January 2009
Resolved
Properly fill out logs for pre-u/w checks (stability).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 January 2010
Resolved 19 February 2010
Resolution: Logs properly filled out
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Instructions for On-board Maintenance (lifesaving)
Issued 27 January 2009
Resolved
No maintenance of lifesaving equipment kept. Properly keep records of lifesaving maintenance.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 January 2010
Resolved 19 February 2010
Resolution: Vsl master provided lifesaving equipment maintenance checklist and proof of use
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Duct Hatches
Issued 27 January 2009
Resolved
E/R vents cannot be closed. Prove proper operation of e/r vent closures prior to operation.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 February 2009
Resolved 27 January 2009
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Boarding Ladder
Issued 6 February 2008
Resolved
Rescue platform was found to be 24" above the normal loaded waterline. Add 20" to 24" to put the platform in or at the waters edge at normal loaded condition.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2008
Resolution: extended platform to reach the waters edge. added 24".
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 6 February 2008
Resolved
Vessel need to provide transfer procedures to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Due 6 March 2008
Resolved 19 February 2010
Resolution: Vsl Master provided proper transfer procedures
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 14 January 2008
Resolved
Incomplete oil transfer procedures. Provide completed procedures to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 March 2008
Resolved 6 February 2008
Communications › Radio Communications › Emergency Source of Power
Issued 26 July 2005
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of vhf radio on final power.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 August 2005
Resolved 27 July 2005
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation on final power.
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-4 MHz)
Issued 26 July 2005
Resolved
Demonstate proper operation of SSB.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 August 2005
Resolved 28 July 2005
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation of SSB
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 26 July 2005
Resolved
Renew gasket and repair rudder escape hatch prior to sailing.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 August 2005
Resolved 28 July 2005
Resolution: Repaired rudder escape hatch.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Pressure
Issued 26 July 2005
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of fire pump meeting 60 psi.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 August 2005
Resolved 29 July 2005
Resolution: Demonstrated 60 psi from fire pump.