Records from 1995 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 17 July 2025.
Inspection history · 38
17 July 2025
Periodic Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8187373
3 April 2025
Administrative Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8104095
16 September 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8004072
16 November 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7824015
23 August 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7542433
30 June 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7240347
17 June 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6979498
31 March 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6939440
8 August 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6776788
16 July 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6481574
1 August 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6189390
19 June 2016
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6180272
5 April 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847984
9 July 2015
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5179038
16 April 2015
Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5104176
19 March 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5086970
11 September 2014
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4980395
29 August 2013
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4700191
19 September 2012
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4444850
14 September 2011
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4146888
21 April 2010
Internal Structural Exam · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3720662
23 April 2009
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3458045
8 April 2008
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3175246
25 July 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3091780
6 July 2007
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2930367
22 November 2005
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2539054
8 March 2005
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2316756
20 May 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2070173
16 April 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1775956
8 May 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1627963
8 May 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1373471
4 April 2001
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1062245
4 April 2000
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1459578
18 March 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1413508
15 April 1998
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1467977
19 March 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1441194
23 April 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1419596
30 November 1995
COI Inspection · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 886381
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 17 July 2025
No resolution recorded
Any tank vessel which is equipped with an internal combustion engine driven cargo pump on the weather deck shall be provided with a minimum of one remote manual shutdown station, remote quick acting manual shutdown shall be installed on the engine so as to provide a quick and effective means of stopping the engine. Emergency stop for transfer pump was found inoperable.
705: Prior to loading cargo
46CFR32.50-35
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 17 July 2025
No resolution recorded
The discharge containment required by 46 CFR 154.530 and 155.310 and 155.320 of this chapter, as applicable is in place and periodically drained to provide the required capacity. Barrel containments were found with standing oily water.
33 CFR 156.120(n)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 17 July 2025
No resolution recorded
Vent outlets from all tanks which emit flammable or combustible vapors... must be fitted with a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 by 30 mesh, or two screens of at least 20 by 20 mesh spaced not less than one half inch nor more than 1 1/2 inches apart... Flame screens were found filled with debris.
46 CFR 31.30-1
46 CFR 56-50-85(a)(8)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 16 November 2023
Resolved
33 CFR 154.500 as referenced by 33 CFR 155.800 Cargo hoses required to be marked with MAWP and the words "Oil Service". All cargo hoses were not properly marked with MAWP and the service.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 September 2024
Resolution: During annual inspection verified, on board cargo hoses were permentaly marked with MAWP and the words "Oil Service".
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 16 November 2023
Resolved
Each transfer hose must not burst, bulge, leak, or abnormally distort under static liquid pressure at least 1 1/2 times the MAWP annually; All transfer hoses not tested to required pressure (1.5 x MAWP (of at least 150 psi as per 46 CFR 32.50-30).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2024
Resolved 2 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provided objective evidence of hose testing for all cargo hoses.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 16 November 2023
Resolved
The vessel operator shall keep a written record of the date and result of the most recent test and inspection of each item tested or inspected as required by 46 CFR 156.170 of this chapter; which includes each pressure gauge must be tested to show pressure with 10 percent of the actual pressure, transfer piping must not leak under static liquid pressure test of 1 1/2 x MAWP, and each emergency shut down device must be tested to perform its intended function. Record of most recent test not available during inspection.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2024
Resolved 2 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provided objective evidence testing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 November 2023
Resolved
As per 46 CFR 2.75-25(a) The portable fire extinguishers listed and labeled as marine type by a recognized laboratory, as provided in subpart 162.028 of part 162 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter, will be accepted as approved for use on merchant vessels. 46 CFR 162.028-3 states every portable fire extinguisher must be supplied with a suitable bracket which will hold the extinguisher securely in its stowage location on vessels or boats, and which is arranged to provide quick and positive release of the extinguisher for immediate use. All portable fire extinguishers were kept on board and not maintained in a suitable/approved bracket.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2024
Resolved 2 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provided objective evidence of fire extinguisher properly mounted in approved bracket.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Each vessel that is constructed or adapted to carry, or that carries, oil in bulk as cargo or oil cargo residue; that is a US vessel, operates on the US navigable waterway, & transfers oil is required to have a vessel response plan. Vessel does not have a known response plan.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 bbls or more of oil or Hazmat shall provide transfer procedures as specified by the regulation(s). Vessel was unable to provide transfer procedures.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Ensuring that on tank barge periodic checks are conducted for the leakage of water into cargo tanks, void spaces, or cofferdams. Vessels watertight gaskets were substandard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2022
Resolved 30 March 2023
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 16 July 2018
Resolved
Transfer piping/hoses need to be hydro tested. Last known documented test was MAR 2017.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2018
Resolved 20 July 2018
Resolution: Testing completed today.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 19 September 2012
Resolved
Draft marks must be painted in contrasting color to the hull. Paint draft marks so that they are contrasting to the hull. 46CFR32.05-1(f)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 September 2012
Resolved 20 September 2012
Resolution: VSL crew painted draft marks so that they are contrasting to the hull.
Deck/Cargo › Towing › Winch
Issued 14 September 2011
Resolved
Mooring cable damaged requiring replacement
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 October 2011
Resolved 16 September 2011
Resolution: Vessel rep replaced all cables on all winches as extra precaution
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Material
Issued 21 April 2010
Resolved
Not labled with inspection date
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 May 2010
Resolved 17 May 2010
Resolution: labeled
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping
Issued 21 April 2010
Resolved
No testing records available
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 May 2010
Resolved 17 May 2010
Resolution: records found
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 8 April 2008
Resolved
Make repairs to stripped and missing bolt on the #1 Stbd Void hatch cover.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2008
Resolved 28 April 2008
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering › Making a Connection
Issued 8 April 2008
Resolved
Renew worn and cracked Fuel oil hoses, include F/O reel Hose and two F/O transfer hoses per 33 CFR 155.800 & 154.500
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2008
Resolved 15 May 2008
Resolution: Received report indicated hoses were renewed.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 8 April 2008
Resolved
Provide documentation which supports Fuel Oil hoses were satisfactory hydrostatically tested per 33CFR156.170. Hydro shall be 1.5 MAWP or 1.5 Times pump rating or not less than 150 psi.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2008
Resolved 30 May 2008
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 8 April 2008
Resolved
Service portable Fire Extinguishers per 46 CFR34.50. Fax or e-mail documentation to MSD St. Paul
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2008
Resolved 30 May 2008
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Hydro cargo piping on barge IAW 33 CFR 156.170
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 December 2007
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Chief Engineer attested piping hydrotested
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Install mounting bracket for forward starboard fire extinguisher IAW 46 CFR 34.50-10 IAW lable 46 CFR 38.10
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2007
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Chief engineer provided verification deficiency corrected.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Transfer Hose
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Hydro and mark all F/O transfer hoses with MAWP IAW 33 CFR 154.500
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 December 2007
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Chief engineer provided verification deficiency corrected.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Mark/identify all voids and cargo tanks IAW 46 CFR 38-05-5
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2007
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Chief engineer provided verification deficiency corrected.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Install a blank cover on exposed open circuit breaker in fwd power panel IAW 46 CFR 111.40
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2007
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Chief engineer provided verification deficiency corrected.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Shore Connection Box
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Label shore power disconnect switch IAW 46 CFR 111.40-11
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2007
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Chief engineer provided verification deficiency corrected.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Renew and properly lable life ring IAW 46 CFR 1999.640 (note not required on un-manned barge, although when installed it should be properly labeled.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2007
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Chief engineer provided verification deficiency corrected.