Inspection history · 56
22 April 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8354144
5 March 2014
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4814338
27 February 2014
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4806573
7 June 2012
Hull Examination · Damage Survey · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4337611
30 March 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4275225
7 November 2011
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4184372
25 August 2011
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4127666
13 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3869275
25 May 2010
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3746558
26 February 2010
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3686177
10 March 2009
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3430969
3 December 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 3373303
1 August 2008
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3289992
14 May 2008
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3208075
19 March 2008
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3167422
16 March 2007
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2889081
22 January 2007
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2859764
4 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2833858
20 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2825465
3 October 2006
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2792724
10 February 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2582875
22 June 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2398924
2 August 2004
Special Drydock
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2154474
29 June 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2114803
24 June 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2109290
30 January 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1998665
17 June 2002
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1631023
22 June 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1370254
3 July 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1403179
12 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 76524
16 August 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1113704
2 August 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1469597
1 July 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1384186
7 October 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1392984
31 July 1997
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1467024
16 July 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1357663
29 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 677583
2 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 157877
1 August 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440952
19 April 1995
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 852110
22 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 369746
2 August 1994
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1450874
13 October 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1407090
25 September 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 939255
28 September 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1242785
6 September 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 912833
28 September 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1345387
17 July 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 973513
8 September 1988
Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex II Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1349934
30 September 1987
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1011925
21 October 1986
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1321932
22 October 1985
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1294749
24 September 1985
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1295903
10 September 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1282805
6 September 1983
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1273797
11 August 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 968345
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 5 March 2014
Resolved
Barge had a deep dent and a long gouge in area of bottom of the diesel fuel tank which needed to be cropped and inserted.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 March 2014
Resolution: CG Inspector witnessed satisfactory air test of bottom insert 13ft x 2ft 9in
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 5 March 2014
Resolved
Air test indicated a hole in the bottom knuckle in the forward area of the diesel fuel tank
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 March 2014
Resolution: CG inspector witnessed satisfactory air test of 10ft x 18in insert in the forward area of the diesel fuel tank
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Manifold
Issued 27 February 2014
Resolved
Cargo transfer piping on the main deck after the pump meter was wasted and had doubler patches in several areas.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 March 2014
Resolution: Attended vessel and conducted air test of cargo piping on main deck. Wasted areas were replaced and tested at 150PSI with soapy water. No leaks found. Cleared 835.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 27 February 2014
Resolved
Vessel did not have proper oil transfer procedures on board. Correct prior to transfer operations.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 March 2014
Resolution: Proper transfer procedures were misplaced prior to the inspection. Transfer procedures were placed on the vessel.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 30 March 2012
Resolved
Stability Letter not onboard. No Stability information listed on COI. Vessel shall provide copy of Stability Letter.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 April 2012
Resolved 9 April 2012
Resolution: Tank barge not required Stability letter per 46 CFR 170.105(B)(3).
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 30 March 2012
Resolved
Fuel Transfer proceedures not onboard. Vessel shall provide copy and retain onboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 April 2012
Resolved 9 April 2012
Resolution: Received copy of Fuel Transfer proceedures.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Oil Discharge Placard
Issued 30 March 2012
Resolved
Oil Discharge Placard missing. Vessel shall provide copy onboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 April 2012
Resolved 9 April 2012
Resolution: Oil Discharge Placard posted on tank barge.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Garbage Placard
Issued 30 March 2012
Resolved
MARPOL V Placard missing. Vessel shall provide copy onboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 April 2012
Resolved 9 April 2012
Resolution: MARPOL V Placard posted on tank barge.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs
Issued 30 March 2012
Resolved
Cargo Tanks #1 P/S missing, "DANGER - KEEP OUT". Vessel shall provide copy onboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 April 2012
Resolved 2 April 2012
Resolution: Vessel placed warning label prior to departure of barge.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Independent Tank
Issued 25 August 2011
Resolved
Independent tanks on aft deck are not to be used until an engineering review is completed to show that barge is capable of carrying the load on deck. If allowed to be carried, the tanks need to receive a CTIE as well as permanent containment IAW 33/155.310
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 November 2012
Resolution: Vessel representative decided to remove two (2) independent oil tanks on aft deck. Photo scanned into Documents for verification.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping
Issued 26 February 2010
Resolved
label all non-rising stem valves on cargo piping
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 March 2010
Pollution Prevention/Response › Response Equipment › Containers
Issued 26 February 2010
Resolved
Provide sorbents, containment boom, non-sparking hand scoops, and protective clothing for response kit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 March 2010
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 10 March 2009
Resolved
Provide copy of approved VSP.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 April 2009
Resolved 10 March 2009
Resolution: Received copy via fax.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 10 March 2009
Resolved
Provide copy of transfer procedures.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 April 2009
Resolved 18 March 2009
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 28 October 2008
Resolved
-Per reg 33 CFR 155.1040(a) the VRP must be amended to include a list of COTP zones in which the vsl intends to operate
-Per reg 33 CFR 1040(j), the VRP does not list response resources for salvage, lightering, and firefighting.
-Per reg 33 CFR 1040(j), the VRP does not identify an oil spill removal organization ensured available to respond to an AMPD, MMPD, or WCD from the vessel
Due 28 November 2008
Resolved 3 March 2009
Resolution: Deficiencies fixed with satisfactory revisions. Vessel granted approval for gulf COTP zones, and OSRO identified.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 1 August 2008
Resolved
Vessel was pushed into a dock and punctured by a dock protrusion. Insert necessary to repair hole.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 August 2008
Resolution: 24" x 24" insert put into sideshell along with replacing approx 4'' of angle iron longitudinal framing. Repair air tested and visually inspected sat.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Condition
Issued 19 March 2008
Resolved
All portable extinguishers were last serviced in 2005.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 May 2008
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 19 March 2008
Resolved
The draft marks and barge name were not visible.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2008
Resolved 16 May 2008
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 19 March 2008
Resolved
The oil storage building was not secured to the deck of the barge.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 April 2008
Resolved 16 May 2008
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Rake
Issued 3 October 2006
Resolved
Stern rake was flooded.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 November 2006
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 3 October 2006
Resolved
Draft marks were not painted.
Due 16 December 2006
Resolved 21 November 2006
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Oil Discharge Placard
Issued 3 October 2006
Resolved
Oil discharge placard was missing.
Due 16 December 2006
Resolved 21 November 2006
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 3 October 2006
Resolved
Stern man hole cover needs to be replaced.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 November 2006
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scupper
Issued 3 October 2006
Resolved
Scupper plugs were missing from coaming.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 November 2006
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs
Issued 3 October 2006
Resolved
Do not enter warnings were missing from ullage trunk openings.
Due 16 December 2006
Resolved 21 November 2006
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 3 October 2006
Resolved
I-Beam supports beneath the two on deck storage tanks were severely wasted and must be replaced.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 May 2007
Resolution: Deck storage tanks and I-beams were removed.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 3 October 2006
Resolved
Gaubert Oil Company, Inc. failed to schedule an annual or periodic inspection for two consecutive COI anniversary dates.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 November 2006
Resolution: NOV Issued
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping
Issued 29 June 2004
Resolved
Cargo piping had not been hydrostatically tested since 2002
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 July 2004
Resolved 2 August 2004
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping
Issued 29 June 2004
Resolved
Instructed vsl rep to remove compressed air system for cleaning cargo piping.
Due 28 July 2004
Resolved 2 August 2004
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Side longs in the no 1 port side cargo tank fractured and/or tripped or made of improper "serrated" angle iron. Issued reqt to renew all remaining "serrated" side longs in the no. 1 port side cargo tank with original angles at the next dry dock. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Longitudinal Frame
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 September 2004
Resolved 25 March 2003
Resolution: Completed ISE/credit drydock. All damaged side longs removed.
Electrical
Issued 1 July 1999
Resolved
Electrical cords/wirings torn and w/in harzard zone; remove immediately.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 July 1999
Resolved 1 July 1999
Electrical
Issued 1 July 1999
Resolved
Electrical wiring not IAW Sub J; correct at next drydock.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 July 1999
Resolved 1 July 1999
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 October 1998
Resolved
Crop and renue waisted deck plating in way of forward rake prior to conducting cargo operations._x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 October 1998
Resolved 13 October 1998