Records from 1997 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 December 2025.
Inspection history · 42
12 December 2025
Annual Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8282525
13 February 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8082708
23 December 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8050403
22 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7841722
29 September 2023
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7800494
19 September 2022
Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7561819
21 June 2022
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7485729
23 September 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7318621
25 August 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7296621
17 November 2020
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7096879
16 December 2019
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6874959
7 May 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6678885
6 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6772799
17 August 2018
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6515273
15 July 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6134782
13 August 2015
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5214981
12 July 2012
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4376460
25 January 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3932475
14 March 2008
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3164838
11 June 2007
Re-Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2976879
9 May 2006
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2644431
29 June 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2404711
2 August 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2163834
27 July 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2147746
19 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1950921
12 November 2003
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1947042
17 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1961377
10 July 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1842314
23 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1679799
23 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1701261
23 May 2002
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1617707
19 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1657532
1 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1616361
12 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1603321
21 May 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1399621
12 May 2000
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1441676
9 June 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1436222
8 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 767187
21 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197509
14 May 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1388570
13 June 1997
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1364606
12 May 1997
Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 782726
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage of rescue boats
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
A suitable rescue boat and its installation shall be of acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The size, shape, installation, and other factors of suitability will be determined with due consideration of size, arrangement, intended service, and crew requirements of the vessel on which it is to be installed.
Rescue boat crane is labeled with insufficient safe
working load for normal ops with 03 personnel onboard.
Obtain manufacturer's data for safe working load and
confirm adequate load testing.
Old I - 46 CFR 160.010
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 December 2025
Resolution: Vsl provided information from crane manufacturer stating the max working capacity was 6000 lbs, and safe working load was 3500 lbs. The load test was correct according to the weight of the boat, but there had been an incorrect SWL stenciled on the crane.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 18 December 2025
No resolution recorded
Every seafarer engine designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine room shall be required to demonstrate the competence to perform the functions at the support level.
STCW A-III/5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 January 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
Seafarers employed or engaged on a seagoing ship shall receive approved security-related familiarization training.
Missing security awareness training for AB mariner.
STCW A-VI/6
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 January 2026
Resolved 8 January 2026
Resolution: Vsl provided online security awareness training. Will still need to update MMC endorsement.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the master or other person in charge of the vessel to see that all the provisions of the certificate of inspection are strictly adhered to.
Vsl exhibited lack of continued compliance to conditions of COI and raised concerns for safety management. Vsl rep will clear deficiency by providing company policy on proactive management of the vessel. See narrative for details.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 January 2026
Resolved 22 December 2025
Resolution: MI had conversation with company VP discussing safety procedures and proactive management.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 December 2024
Resolved
Marine inspector must conduct such tests and inspections of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and of its associated equipment, including the fluid control systems, as they feel necessary to check safe operation.
MIs identified excessive oil leakage from the port generator.
46 CFR 61.20-3 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 December 2024
Resolution: ABS verified port generator muffler gasket was replaced. No oil leaks observed during post repair operation.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 December 2024
Resolved
The following emergency lighting and power loads must be arranged so that they can be energized from the temporary emergency power source:(c) Lighting, for passageways, stairways, and escape trunks in passenger quarters, crew quarters, public spaces, machinery spaces. MIs identified inadequate emergency lighting in the forward engine room vestibule going into the galley.
46 CFR 112.15-1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 December 2024
Resolution: ABS: Emergency Light in forward engine room vestibule going into the galley was found to be operating.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 23 December 2024
Resolved
The means for securing and maintaining weathertightness shall be to the satisfaction of the assigning authority. Port aft emergency escape hatch did not allow ease of escape. Provide class report clearing repairs.
46 CFR 42.15-30
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 January 2025
Resolved 23 December 2024
Resolution: ABS: Port aft emergency escape hatch was repaired, improving ease of operation.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 December 2024
Resolved
Materials used in piping systems must be selected from: The pipe, tubing, and fitting specifications that appear
in table 1 to § 56.60-1, ASTM F1155, or The material specifications of Sections I or VIII of the ASME BPVC. Ballast water piping in the overhead of the engine room located centerline was found with a soft patch and running rust from leaking water. Make permanent repairs.
46 CFR 56.60-1(a)(2)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 January 2025
Resolved 23 December 2024
Resolution: ABS: Ballast water piping in the overhead of the engine room located centerline was repaired with a welded collar and threaded nipple
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 23 December 2024
Resolved
A vessel engaged in commercial service that does not carry passengers, shall maintain a video surveillance system. The requirements in this section shall apply to documented vessels with overnight accommodations for at least 10 individuals on board that are at least 79 feet in overall length and required to have a load line under chapter 51. Vessel has not installed cameras as required
by the [name withheld] Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022.
Vessel is restricted to nine (9) persons on board
including crew and offshore workers until cameras are installed and verified by marine inspector.
46 USC 4901
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 January 2025
Resolved 18 December 2025
Resolution: Witnessed operational cameras during annual inspection.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 23 December 2024
Resolved
No change shall be made in the vessel's structure, equipment, arrangement, material, or scantlings as covered by such survey, without the prior specific approval of the assigning and issuing authority. Wire penetration located port side near the engine room emergency escape hatch, used for deck lighting, was not made watertight.
46 CFR 42.09-50(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 January 2025
Resolved 23 December 2024
Resolution: ABS: Wire penetration located port side near the engine room emergency escape hatch, used for deck lighting, had a threaded coupling installed over it making it watertight.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 29 September 2023
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this section, each vessel must undergo drydock, internal structural, and cargo tank internal examinations.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 October 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Veseel completed all required worklist items.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 19 September 2022
Resolved
All Davits and necessary gear shall be such as to meet the requirements for the installation test set forth in subpart 94.35. the design, arrangements, and installation shall be such as to preclude undue delay in getting the lifeboat in the water. Vessels Davit was inoperable.
OLD I CFR 94.25-10
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 October 2022
Resolved 22 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel replace lock ring to allow the Davit to work.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 19 September 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification, the inspector shall examine the tank tops and bilges in the machinery spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil which might create a fire hazards. Vessel had excessive oil in the bilge creating a fire hazard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 October 2022
Resolved 22 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel removed oil from bilge
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 17 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel must have a properly installed, operational type approved AIS. Vessels AIS showed old vessel information. New vessel name information needs to be inputed.
33 CFR 164.46
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 October 2018
Resolved 19 September 2018
Resolution: Updated AIS with appropriate vessel information.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 August 2018
Resolved
Vent outlets from all tanks which may emit flammable or combustible vapors must be fitted with flame screens. Vessel liquid mud vents did not have flame screens installed.
46 CFR 56.50-85(a)(8)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 October 2018
Resolved 19 September 2018
Resolution: Installed flame screens on all liquid mud tank vents.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Financial Responsibility
Issued 12 July 2012
Resolved
Vessel does not have COFR at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain proof of COFR prior to operation.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 September 2012
Resolved 24 August 2012
Resolution: Provided proof of COFR
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 10 July 2003
Resolved
Repaint load line and draft mark on vessel.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 10 July 2003
Resolution: Vessel personel began repainting load line and deck marks at conclusion of inspection.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 23 May 2002
Resolved
5' x 5' cut-out ordered on stern wrap-around. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Side Shell
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 May 2002
Resolution: Insert completed with satisfactory NDT performed.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 23 May 2002
Resolved
Lifelines on port side buoys needed to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 May 2002
Resolution: Lifelines replaced.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat
Issued 23 May 2002
Resolved
Spool valve needed repairs. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Spool valve
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 May 2002
Resolution: Spool valve repaired.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 23 May 2002
Resolved
First aid kits contained many expired items.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 May 2002
Resolution: New medicine purchased.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 23 May 2002
Resolved
New gaskets for escape hatches needed. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Escape hatches
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 May 2002
Resolution: Gaskets replaced.