Inspection history · 68
11 April 2012
Permit to Proceed
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4284416
28 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3352775
22 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3359016
10 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3302965
2 July 2008
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3254602
15 May 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3207370
13 March 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3163876
27 November 2007
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3102411
11 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3055369
6 July 2007
Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2984149
23 May 2007
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Welding Related Inspections Qualification Testing · Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2938361
22 February 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2875762
17 November 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2829622
28 August 2006
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2762295
26 April 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2634213
23 February 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2592656
12 December 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2549985
6 October 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2508948
22 September 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2498808
25 August 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2464806
10 June 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2386173
14 December 2004
Periodic Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2258457
1 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2251333
13 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2164954
2 March 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2013076
5 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2164360
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1980410
2 September 2001
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1465064
15 September 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 788034
17 March 1998
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 784336
4 June 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1425922
29 March 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1454312
27 March 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 852986
6 March 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1172079
13 January 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1164823
12 January 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 863700
12 January 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1466380
25 March 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1166921
24 February 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1164471
21 January 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1359690
18 February 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 52028
13 January 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1137336
6 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 438423
30 December 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 947548
13 March 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1220654
15 January 1991
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1227861
28 November 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 920443
17 May 1990
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1241008
20 April 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1217316
7 March 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 905484
8 December 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 453826
10 April 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 450433
10 April 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 487518
10 April 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 490209
2 March 1989
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1196815
1 March 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 892125
21 June 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 518404
8 March 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1338780
16 September 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 523767
11 May 1987
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1027143
5 May 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1029543
12 August 1986
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1307027
29 April 1986
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1301986
4 November 1985
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1294746
24 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1291049
30 September 1983
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 963639
22 June 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 967913
15 September 1981
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 969518
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 15 May 2008
Resolved
There were 2 pin holes in the bow void and 1 pin hole in the stern void. Temporary repairs have been made using shingles and epoxy.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 July 2008
Resolution: Conducted repair check. Examined welds and witnessed satisfactory air test of 18" x 18" x 3/8" side shell insert to the stbd bow void and a 4'' x 3'' x 1/2" bilge knuckle insert to the stbd stern into #5 stbd wing void.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Intact Stability Booklet
Issued 6 June 2007
Resolved
Provide [name withheld] mobile with stability letter within 30 days.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 July 2007
Resolved 27 July 2007
Resolution: Received stability and cargo authority review letter C1-0702349 dated July 27, 2007 from MSC.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Valve, Pressure Vacuum Relief
Issued 23 May 2007
Resolved
The vessel may not load any cargo until the high velocity PV valve has been installed and inspected
to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector in accordance with 46 CFR 32.55-25. Upon
satisfactory inspection of the PV valve, you must use the serial: C2-0600498 cargo authority which
reflects open gauging and no VCS.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 June 2007
Resolved 5 June 2007
Resolution: PV valve installed and tested satisfactory.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Liquid Level Gaging
Issued 23 May 2007
Resolved
The vessel must have closed gauging that satisfies 46 CFR 39.20-3 and 151.15-10(c). Until
closed gauging is installed, the vessel may not operate the VCS, and may only carry cargoes
requiring open gauging.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 June 2007
Resolved 5 June 2007
Resolution: System inspected and is satisfactorily installed according to 46 CFR 39.20-3 and 151.15-10(c).
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 23 May 2007
Resolved
Upon the installation of an approved closed gauging system, contact the local OCMI for inspection
and the issuance of an amended COI allowing the cargo authority with serial: C2-0700931, which
reflects closed gauging and VCS.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 June 2007
Resolved 25 June 2007
Resolution: System inspected and tested. Draft COI initiated.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Cargo Monitor/Control System
Issued 28 August 2006
Resolved
Provide Proof of relief valve test IAW 33CFR156.170(c)(2)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2006
Resolved 17 November 2006
Resolution: Owner provided proof that relief valve was tested on 8/9/2006.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Company Responsibility/Authority Documentation
Issued 28 August 2006
Resolved
vessel is restricted to western rivers until proof of current Load Line cert.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2006
Resolved 17 November 2006
Resolution: Owner provided proof of limited Great Lakes Load line issued by ABS. Load line certificate signed 13Sep2006.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Emergency Shut-down
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide proper operation of Emergency Shutdown in accordance with 33 CFR 155.780. Prior to carrying cargo.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 October 2005
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Paint draft marks in accordance with 46 CFR 32.05-1.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 September 2005
Resolved 6 October 2005
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Remove Benzene warning sign from the deck of the barge.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 September 2005
Resolved 6 October 2005
Deck/Cargo › Towing › Winch
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide brake for winch wheel aboard barge.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 September 2005
Resolved 6 October 2005
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Valve, Pressure Vacuum Relief
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Replace flame screens for P/V valves on first and second cargo tanks in accordance with 46 CFR 32.20-10.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 September 2005
Resolved 6 October 2005
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Paint warning signs aboard in red.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 September 2005
Resolved 6 October 2005
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Pump
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide cargo pump discharge gauge to be seen from cargo pump control station in accordance with 46 CFR 32.50-5.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 September 2005
Resolved 25 August 2005
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Piping/Hoses
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Prove proper plan approval for the insalled Vapro Recovery System.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2004
Resolution: Vapor Recovery System was removed.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Prove proper plan approval for cargo tank insullation and diamond plating
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 February 2005
Resolution: Shifted to an inspection note as directed by CID.
[name withheld]
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Prove proper plan approval for the steam system to include lagging and relief valve.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2004
Resolution: Issued another 835 to remove or install to plans.
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering › Facility Operations Manual on Hand
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Benzene restricted area markings and signs on the vessel, prove operation has a benzene program.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2004
Resolution: They do not have a benzene program.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Welding/Hot Work
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Prove vessel was gas freed prior to hot work operations.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2004
Resolution: The barge was not gas freed. The system was suposed to be constructed on land then bolted on.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Tank Level Monitoring Device
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Install restricted gauging on tanks 1 and 2 and prove closed gauging is not required.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2004
Resolution: Restricted gauging removed and blanked off.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Coaming
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Tripped external frames on stbd frames 2, 3, and 13 and port 1.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2004
Communications › Visual Communication › Warning Sign (gangway)
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Repalce emergency procedure sign.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2004
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Vessel is restricted to approved cargos on cargo authority list that allow open gauging only. Vsl may not carry n-Butyl acrylate and iso-Butyl acrylate which require restricted gauging and iso-Propanolamine which requires closed gauging.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 February 2006
Resolution: Cargo authority changed by MSC. See MSC letter serial #C2-0600498 for details.
[name withheld]
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Piping
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
The Thermal Oil System is to remain blanked off until either the system is completed and tested by an attending Marine Inspector to the approved plans or remove the entire system prior to the next re-inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2006
Resolved 23 February 2006
Resolution: System converted to steam per MSC approved plans.
[name withheld]
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering › Facility Operations Manual on Hand
Issued 14 December 2004
Resolved
Prove vessel has a proper Benzene program or equivelent.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 January 2005
Resolved 30 August 2005
Deck/Cargo
Issued 4 June 1997
Resolved
PRIOR TO LOADING NEXT CARGO, MAKE REPAIRS TO #3 CARGO TANK P/V VENT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 June 1997
Resolved 11 August 1997
Deck/Cargo
Issued 4 June 1997
Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO FLAME SCREENS ON ULLAGE OPENINGS ON ALL CARGO TANKS TO ENSURE A PROPER "CLOSE TOLLERANCE" FIT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 June 1997
Resolved 11 August 1997
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 June 1997
Resolved
MAKE AND MAINTAIN REPAIRS TO 04 FRACTURES IN BOW SLOPE SHEET IN WAY OF HEADLOG. PRIOR TO LOADING NEXT CARGO, MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO SAME.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 June 1997
Resolved 11 August 1997
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 June 1997
Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO TRIPPED GIRDER IN #1 STARBOARD WING VOID SPACE IN WAY OF SIDESHELL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 June 1997
Resolved 11 August 1997
Construction/Loadline
Issued 12 January 1995
Resolved
PAINT HOMEPORT ON STERN OF VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1995
Resolved 12 January 1995
Deck/Cargo
Issued 12 January 1995
Resolved
PRIOR TO TRANSFER OF CARGO, CLEAN ALL PV VALVE SEATING FACES ON WEIGHTS ANDIN VALVE BODIES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1995
Resolved 12 January 1995
Construction/Loadline
Issued 12 January 1995
Resolved
REPAINT DRAFT MARKS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1995
Resolved 12 January 1995
Deck/Cargo
Issued 12 January 1995
Resolved
PRIOR TO DISCHARGE OF CARGO, DRAIN WATER AND ICE FROM DISCHARGE CONTAINMENT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1995
Resolved 12 January 1995
Lifesaving
Issued 12 January 1995
Resolved
RESTENCIL "DANGER KEEP OUT" WARNINGS ON VOID ACCESSES AS NEEDED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1995
Resolved 12 January 1995
Deck/Cargo
Issued 21 January 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 March 1994
Resolved 24 January 1994
Deck/Cargo
Issued 21 January 1994
Resolved
CONDUCT ANNUAL HYDRO TEST OF DECK PIPING
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 January 1994
Resolved 21 January 1994
Engineering
Issued 21 January 1994
Resolved
PROPERLY LAG EXHAUST PIPING FOR PUMP PRIME MOVER
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 January 1994
Resolved 21 January 1994
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 November 1990
Resolved
MAKE FWD RAKE AND PORT SIDE VOIDS AVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL INSPECTION BY A USCG MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO MAKING PERMANENT REPAIRS TO FRACTURES IN FWDRAKE, STBD SIDE HEADLOG, PORT CORNER, AND PORT SIDE VOID AS MARKED. NO CARGO IS TO BE CARRIED UNTIL COMPLETED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 November 1990
Resolved 28 November 1990
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 April 1990
Resolved
REPAIR OR REPLACE, BROKEN OR BENT DOGS ON THE FOLLOWING VOID ACCESS COVERS:#2 FORWARD STARBOARD, #4 AFT STARBOARD, #3 FORWARD PORT, AND PORT STERN.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 April 1990
Resolved 20 April 1990
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 April 1990
Resolved
CROP AND RENEW WASTED WET STANDPIPE, IN WAY OF RAKE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 April 1990
Resolved 20 April 1990
Documentation
Issued 1 March 1989
Resolved
NO OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES ONBOARD THE VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 March 1989
Resolved 1 March 1989
Construction/Loadline
Issued 1 March 1989
Resolved
NO NAME & HOMEPORT ON STERN OF VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 March 1989
Resolved 1 March 1989
Construction/Loadline
Issued 1 March 1989
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE DAMAGE TO INTERNALS AND HOLED SIDE SHELL IN BOW RAKE, PORT SIDE AFT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 March 1989
Resolved 1 March 1989
Deck/Cargo
Issued 1 March 1989
Resolved
RENEW DIESEL FUEL HOSES TO THE CARGO PUMP ENGINE WITH C.G. APPROVED HOSES &FITTINGS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 March 1989
Resolved 1 March 1989