Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 August 2026.
Inspection history · 49
10 August 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8463320
29 August 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8220520
14 April 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8111405
29 August 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7992413
7 July 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7736038
24 May 2023
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7695868
17 October 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7690882
1 June 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7460152
21 April 2020
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Inclining Experiment · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6943048
16 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6784947
16 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6785754
28 July 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6223720
3 March 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 5825989
24 December 2015
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 5786664
17 December 2015
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 5768660
30 January 2012
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 4234236
29 December 2010
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3917470
22 December 2010
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3914865
22 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3914977
15 March 2010
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3696251
5 February 2009
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3412833
31 January 2009
Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3403089
31 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3403191
10 December 2008
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3360553
16 May 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3208094
20 December 2007
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3117070
11 January 2007
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2864035
16 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2812960
5 January 2006
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2561088
27 September 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2502070
29 March 2005
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2320164
16 January 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1986375
13 January 2004
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1988476
27 January 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1735738
10 December 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1717210
17 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1676843
15 January 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1479682
13 December 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1370449
4 January 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1366121
14 January 2000
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1413659
13 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 767042
8 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 206265
25 February 1999
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1365028
25 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 154886
7 January 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1416821
8 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 762668
27 May 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 206267
18 May 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1125883
13 January 1998
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1430521
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 August 2026
Resolved
Ring Buoys on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in sub-chapter Q. MI found that the port ring buoy had its name partially removed. Correct vessel name on the buoy.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 August 2026
Resolution: Corrected Immediately
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 August 2026
No resolution recorded
All engines must have at least two means for stopping the engines. The fuel shutoff required by 182.455(b)(4) was not working able to be exercised and locked open. Conduct repair prior to returning to commercial service.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 10 August 2026
No resolution recorded
Deck Rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 200 pounds applied at any point. MI noted a significant crack in the starboard handrail near the fuel containment area. Crop and renew defective handrail.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 10 August 2026
No resolution recorded
A vessel must comply with structural requirements of a standard for which the hull material of the vessel is made. MI identified significant defect to a starboard drainage scupper, shearing off from the internal vertical frame. Submit Proposed Plan for Repair to the OCMI for intended dry-dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection. Vessel did not have the 5-year COI on the vessel and Temp COI was expired. Request new COI from issuing COTP or provide copy of the current COI. Vessel is not authorized to carry passengers until new or current COI has been placed on the vessel.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 September 2024
Resolved 16 April 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable extinguishers reqired must be acceptable to the cognizant [name withheld] in the steering flats had not been serviced. Replace or have the existing extinguisher serviced.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 September 2024
Resolved 16 April 2025
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Other (MARPOL Annex V)
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship shall ensure that a written record is maintained on the ship for each garbage discharge or disposal operation. Master failed to fill out the Garbage log correctly and did not include (lat and long) for several months. Fill out garbage log as the shipboard garbage log requires.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Inspector provided education to master on proper log maintenance.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
Vessel shall have an interconnected detection and alarm system. Vessel has interconnected system, function tested satisfactory but has not received approval from the Marine Safety Center (MSC). Provide Coast Guard marine inspector approval from MSC in 30 days. When operating under COI vessel shall conduct hourly rounds of the engine room until approval is given from MSC. Each round shall be logged. 46 CFR 181.450
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 July 2023
Resolved 7 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel received approval from MSC. Approval uploaded into activity documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
Fuel filters fitted with bowls of other than steel constructions must be approved by the Commandant and be protected from mechanical damage. Approval of bowls of other than steel will specify if flame shied is required. Vessel's fuel strainers did not have flame impingement bowls. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(6)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 July 2023
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence that the vessel has installed flame impingement bowls on all fuel filters.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on vessels on oceans route must have a light approved under 46 CFR 160.012. Vessel's crew uses immersion suits which did not have lights attached. Corrected on the spot. 46 CFR 180.75 (a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
Alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the SMI occurred. Vessel's alcohol test strips were due to expire while the vessel was engaged in their operations. Vessel purchased new strips, corrected on the spot. 46 CFR 4.06-3
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible. Fire extinguisher outside of the engine room was on the deck and not in an approved bracket. Corrected on the spot. 46 CFR 181.520
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: correted on the spot
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected and uninspected vessels. Employer is not a member of a consortium or does not self-manage this program.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Employer provided evidence of enrollment in consortium.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Load Lines (including Exemption)
Issued 23 April 2020
Resolved
Provide copy of load line certificate where passenger & freight service is authorized (90 days from 02Jul2020 (29Sep2020).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2020
Resolved 15 September 2022
Resolution: COI surrendered.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 April 2020
Resolved
Provide copy of approved vessel plans (90 days from 02Jul2020 (29Sep2020).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2020
Resolved 14 July 2020
Resolution: Rcvd email on 16Jun2020 fm vsl naval architect w/ majority of plans. Remaining plans rcvd via email on 13Jul2020 fm vsl naval architect. Uploaded all to MISLE.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 6 January 2016
Resolved
Propulsion [name withheld] indicating engine RPM , Jacket water discharge temperature, and lubricating oil pressure provided in the vessel control station (Bridge) for Starboard MDE is showing error message. Ensure engine gauging display is working properly. Provide the Caterpillar Technician’s report that error has been fixed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2016
Resolved 15 January 2016
Resolution: Rcvd email and pictures attched from [name withheld] stating that the problem with the bridge caterpillar display panel has be corrected by the Caterpiller Technician (See Tech report in documents).
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 6 January 2016
Resolved
For each watertight door which is a required subdivision bulkhead, an indicator light must be installed in the pilothouse and at each vessel operating station from which the door is not visible. Ensure all indicating lights are working properly in the pilot house.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2016
Resolved 14 January 2016
Resolution: Rcvd email and pictures attched from [name withheld] stating that the indicator lights for the watertight door alarms, on the Bridge alarm panel were replaced and they are working properly.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Linkage
Issued 6 January 2016
Resolved
Control of the main steering gear, including control of any necessary associated devices must be provided from the operating station. Ensure that the installed Auto Pilot that is detached from its connection at the steering gear shaft is fixed and working properly.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2016
Resolved 11 January 2016
Resolution: Rcvd email and picture attached from [name withheld] attesting that auto pilot control linkage has been installed and working properly.
Navigation › Emergency Steering › Compass Reading for Emergency Steering
Issued 6 January 2016
Resolved
An independent rudder angle indicator at the operating station must be provided. Ensure that the rudder angle indicator at the local steering control is working properly
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2016
Resolved 11 January 2016
Resolution: Rcvd email and pictures attched from [name withheld] stating that a brand new rudder angle indicator has been installed.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 6 January 2016
Resolved
A self priming, power driven fire pump must be installed. The minimum capacity of the fire pump must be at a pressure of not less than 60 psi at the pump outlet. Prove proper operation of fire pump to achieve at least 60 psi at the pump outlet.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2016
Resolved 9 January 2016
Resolution: Rcvd email from [name withheld], Master of the Fast Scout, with attached pictures of replaced fire pump and fire pump output of 70 psi.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 6 January 2016
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed. Make repairs to center MDE exhaust to include all expansion joints and piping. Provide the Caterpillar Technician’s report of all completed repairs.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 February 2016
Resolved 14 February 2016
Resolution: Rcvd email from master [name withheld], attesting to the completion of replacement of bellows to the center main engine.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 6 January 2016
Resolved
The fuel and ballast system has been modified without the CG’s approval. The two inboard mid-body wing tanks are being used as fuel tanks and the piping has been modified to fill and pump fuel from these tanks. Provide proof of ballast/fuel system modification authorization or return system to originally approved design by the CG.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 March 2016
Resolved 3 February 2016
Resolution: Rcved email containing MSC Approval letter dated 03Feb16 for the NAS Dwg. No. M3, Rev. -, “Fuel Oil Transfer System,” 1 sheet, dated February 7, 2012, submitted by vessel owner on 26Jan16.
Communications › Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) › Transmission Unit
Issued 29 December 2010
Resolved
Conformation test report failed
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 January 2011
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed copy of the Conformance test report
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 31 January 2009
Resolved
Deck at bow was crushed and peeled back.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 February 2009
Resolution: Bow section crapped and renewed.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 16 January 2004
Resolved
Cooling water intact pipe on CMD was busted.
Due 16 January 2004
Resolved 16 January 2004
Resolution: Shipyard was replacing pipe during inspection.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 10 December 2002
Resolved
Local area chart 11347 missing form vessel. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marine Charts
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 December 2002
Resolved 10 December 2002
Resolution: Port Captain supplied vessel current navigational chart.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations
Issued 10 December 2002
Resolved
Passenger safety orientation was not in force. There was no standard safety orientation list. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Safety Orientation
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 January 2003
Resolved 12 December 2002
Resolution: Port Captain obtained companies Passenger Orientation message and placed on vessel.
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 10 December 2002
Resolved
Forward bolts were missing from light fixture. Bolts were substituted for tie wraps. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Outlet Box
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 10 January 2003
Resolved 11 December 2002
Resolution: Crew replaced defective overhead light.
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 10 December 2002
Resolved
Rudders were making contact with rudder stops.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 10 January 2003
Resolved 31 December 2002
Resolution: Crew adjusted rudder limit switch.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 10 December 2002
Resolved
Lanyards attached to water light LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Water light lanyard
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 10 December 2002
Resolved 11 December 2002
Resolution: Crew replaced lanyards.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type II)
Issued 10 December 2002
Resolved
Batteries in llights were burned out. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lights
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 10 January 2003
Resolved 11 December 2002
Resolution: Crew replaced water lights on PFD''s.
Engineering
Issued 4 January 2001
Resolved
Replace/repair center main clutch bearing.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 January 2001
Resolved 18 January 2001
Navigation
Issued 4 January 2001
Resolved
Provide updated Coast Pilot and Light List onboard vessel.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 January 2001
Resolved 18 January 2001
Navigation
Issued 4 January 2001
Resolved
Provide emergency broadcast placard for vessel._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 January 2001
Resolved 18 January 2001
Documentation
Issued 13 January 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE ONBOARD A VALID RADIO SAFETY CERTIFICATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 January 1998
Resolved 13 January 1998