Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 25 April 2026.
Inspection history · 48
25 April 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8355945
8 November 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8032280
6 November 2024
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8031154
28 October 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8025778
15 October 2024
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8014457
6 September 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7785938
10 January 2023
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7622274
3 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7523993
11 May 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7449699
12 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7223125
19 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7129139
15 January 2021
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7125008
14 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7125302
13 January 2021
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7123905
13 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7132913
30 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7070184
17 September 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6814298
17 July 2019
Administrative Inspection · TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6750957
15 April 2014
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4836483
23 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4555737
14 May 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4312067
13 April 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4296081
13 January 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4224130
6 May 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4006577
12 November 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3889969
12 May 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4048084
27 February 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3425319
26 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3534423
6 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3389757
21 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2607404
15 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2596643
11 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2551430
26 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2343163
31 January 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2284193
23 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2246696
19 August 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2170838
17 March 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2026415
17 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1966211
13 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1731603
18 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1707147
31 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1601299
24 January 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1483262
27 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 126087
7 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 767146
23 June 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 208188
13 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 48622
9 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169972
19 March 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 172188
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 15 October 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Marine Inspectors found significant wastage on the aft engine room bulkhead near the starboard shaft. Crop and renew all wastage to the satisfaction of the Third Party Organization (TPO). USCG MSU Lake Charles shall be provided a TPO report upon its completion.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2024
Resolved 8 November 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence from TPO accepting repairs and stating vessel is in compliance with Subchapter M
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 October 2024
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. Marine Inspector found improper batteries installed which did not meet the manufacturer's requirements. Install batteries required by manufacturer to the satisfaction of the TPO. USCG MSU Lake Charles shall be provided a TPO report upon its completion.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 October 2024
Resolved 28 October 2024
Resolution: Satisfactory evidence of compliance.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 January 2021
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. Vessel found that the Port MDE will not engage in reverse. Vessel will repair port MDE and submit a tech report to the CG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 January 2021
Resolved 15 January 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced the pneumatic directional control valve that engages fwd and reverse thrust.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of the persons on-board under normal and emergency conditions. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Vessel experienced temporary loss of steering due to port generator failure while transiting the Houston Ship Channel IVO light 120.
Vessel must submit satisfactory technicians report to the Coast Guard prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2021
Resolution: Received tech report from Marine Systems, Inc. attesting to satisfactory repairs of the port generator. Technician replaced fuel pump and faulty wiring harness. Conducted a satisfactory test on full load.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 27 February 2009
Resolved
Steering Ram and/or Rudder jammed IWO port side
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2009
Resolved 20 July 2009
Resolution: Repairs to steering system completed by Burton Shipyad, Bridge City, TX