Records from 1998 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 4 July 2025.
Inspection history · 43
4 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC JOHN WITHERSPOON (WPC 1158) CREW · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8176172
14 July 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7036781
4 October 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6281526
20 January 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6074212
17 November 2015
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5764381
4 November 2015
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5757543
1 February 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4235921
29 November 2010
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3898346
22 November 2010
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3896456
17 November 2010
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3919860
7 January 2010
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3659871
7 January 2009
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3386425
3 October 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3342067
25 August 2008
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3308563
4 February 2008
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3141543
18 January 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3135193
17 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3136808
25 July 2007
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3007349
8 June 2007
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2954478
5 October 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2794215
28 July 2006
MTSA Verification · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2725306
24 January 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2572342
20 October 2005
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2518413
5 October 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2508601
13 April 2005
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2333187
5 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2315134
4 January 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2300974
1 December 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2251331
15 October 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2221343
13 August 2003
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1874821
30 December 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1724371
1 November 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1697766
18 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1700130
5 December 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1076982
26 October 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1076076
19 October 2001
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1073740
18 October 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1481023
1 October 2001
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1463705
19 September 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1421926
27 October 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 798109
28 September 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1454720
24 September 1998
Initial Certification · Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1406397
13 August 1998
Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 796139
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 17 November 2015
Resolved
Provide proper operation of rudder angle indicator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 December 2015
Resolved 7 December 2015
Resolution: Vessel rep provided picture correcting the deficiency.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Compass Deviation Table
Issued 7 January 2010
Resolved
Provide an updated compass deviation table for new magnetic compass.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 January 2010
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 7 January 2010
Resolved
Properly secure clothes washer and dryer in galley to prevent sliding in heavy weather.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 January 2010
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth
Issued 7 January 2010
Resolved
Install operational bunk lights over ten racks in lower aft quarters.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 January 2010
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 3 October 2008
Resolved
The tips of the props were dented and gouged.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 October 2008
Resolution: Witnessed proper installation of shaft and repaired props.
[name withheld] Arthur
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 3 October 2008
Resolved
Rudder stocks were bent.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 October 2008
Resolution: Rudders appeared to be operational.
[name withheld] Arthur
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 3 October 2008
Resolved
The port shaft was out of alignment.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 October 2008
Resolution: Witnessed proper installation of shaft and repaired props.
[name withheld] Arthur
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 18 January 2008
Resolved
Damaged stbd. bow bulwarks
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 February 2008
Resolved 4 February 2008
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 18 January 2008
Resolved
Damaged stbd bow hull plating
Fractured corresponding internal weldments
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 February 2008
Resolved 4 February 2008
Resolution: All welds repaired. Insert was NDT using dye pen. No leaks.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Training Manual (lifesaving)
Issued 21 August 2006
Resolved
Provide material for abandon ship training IAW 46 CFR 131.530(a)
Due 21 September 2006
Resolved 5 October 2006
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Reverse Current Protection
Issued 20 October 2005
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the reverse power relay.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 December 2005
Resolved 20 December 2005
Resolution: Resolved as per Electrical Repair Service, Inc. letter dated 20 DECember, 2005.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 13 April 2005
Resolved
Master to bring vessel into compliance with requirements of stability letter dated 26AUG98 prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 April 2005
Resolved 13 April 2005
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 15 October 2004
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of oily water seperator and to the satisfaction of an attending CG Marine Inspector no later than 15 November 2004.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 November 2004
Resolved 4 January 2005
Resolution: Rec''d 3rd party report & invoices for repairs.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Low Pressure Alarm
Issued 15 October 2004
Resolved
Maker repairs to number two main engine low lube oil pressure alarm.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 November 2004
Resolved 4 January 2005
Resolution: Rec''d 3rd party invoices for repairs.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Propeller Speed Indicator
Issued 13 August 2003
Resolved
Install shaft speed and direction indicators IAW 46 CFR 113.37
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 October 2003
Resolved 21 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel properly installed shaft speed and direction indicators.
Communications › Audible Communications
Issued 1 November 2002
Resolved
Install fixed public address system I.A.W. 46 CFR 121.610
Due 1 January 2003
Resolved 19 December 2002
Resolution: Received documentation and statement from vessel owner that public address system has been installed.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 1 November 2002
Resolved
Repair/Replace cracked lifefloat
Due 1 December 2002
Resolved 26 November 2002
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 1 November 2002
Resolved
Repair/Replace cracked lifebouy, port.
Due 1 December 2002
Resolved 26 November 2002
Pollution Prevention/Response
Issued 1 November 2002
Resolved
Provide waste management plan on board vessel.
Due 1 December 2002
Resolved 26 November 2002
Electrical
Issued 1 November 2002
Resolved
Replace A/C unit control boxes on top of wheel house.
Due 1 December 2002
Resolved 26 November 2002
Communications › Alarms/Indicators
Issued 1 November 2002
Resolved
Repair general alarm light in E.R. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: General Alarm
Due 1 December 2002
Resolved 26 November 2002
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 1 November 2002
Resolved
Install guards for fuel sight glasses for day tanks.
Due 1 December 2002
Resolved 26 November 2002
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service)
Issued 1 November 2002
Resolved
Remove paint on generator name plates.
Due 1 December 2002
Resolved 26 November 2002
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid)
Issued 1 November 2002
Resolved
Hydrostatically test or renew fuel oil xfr hose prior to transfer operations. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Transfer Hose
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 November 2002
Construction/Loadline
Issued 19 October 2001
Resolved
COMPLETE REPAIRS TO THE TOP PORTION OF VSL'S PILOTHOUSE AND MAST.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 2001
Resolved 19 October 2001
Lifesaving
Issued 1 October 2001
Resolved
CONDUCT MAN OVERBOARD DRILL USING RESCUE PLATFORM FOR CG MARINE INSPECTOR
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 October 2001
Resolved 18 October 2001
Construction/Loadline
Issued 1 October 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE CG APPROVED PLANS FOR CHAIN LOCKER/ANCHOR WINDLASS INSTALLATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 October 2001
Resolved 1 October 2001
Documentation
Issued 19 September 2000
Resolved
REMOVE FOUR POINT ANCHOR SYSTEM OR SUBMIT STABILITY CALCULATIONS THAT INCLUDE THE FOUR POINT ANCHOR SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED MACHINERY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 2000
Resolved 19 September 2000
Documentation
Issued 28 September 1999
Resolved
1. PROVIDE UP TO DATE TRAINING LOG FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW IAW 46CFR185.420._x001C_ _x001C_ 2. PROVIDE TEST LOG FOR 406 EPIRB.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 September 1999
Resolved 30 September 1999
Documentation
Issued 28 September 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE FCC SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR THE VESSEL IAW 47CFR80.903.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1999
Resolved 28 September 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 28 September 1999
Resolved
1. PROVIDE PROOF OF FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATION FOR 50% OF THE CREW IAW NAVIC 1-91.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1999
Resolved 28 September 1999
Documentation
Issued 28 September 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF VESSEL/COMPANY COMPLIANCE WITH DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN 46 CFR, PART 16.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1999
Resolved 28 September 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 28 September 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE LIFEJACKET PLACARD AS REQUIRED IAW 46CFR185.516.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1999
Resolved 28 September 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 28 September 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLACARD ON BRIDGE OPERATING STATION IAW 46CFR184.506.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1999
Resolved 28 September 1999
Engineering
Issued 28 September 1999
Resolved
REPAIR EXHAUST LEAK TO MAIN STARBOARD ENGINE OUTBOARD TURBO CHARGER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1999
Resolved 28 September 1999
Electrical
Issued 28 September 1999
Resolved
REPLACE/REPAIR DOOR LIMIT SWITCHES FOR FORWARD AND AFT ENGINE ROOM WATER TIGHT DOORS. REQUIRED 30 MINUTE ROUNDS WHILE UNDERWAY UNTIL SWITCHES ARE FIXED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1999
Resolved 28 September 1999
Documentation
Issued 24 September 1998
Resolved
Vessel to submit to G-MSC and resolve all outstanding comments, the plans for the firemain system as required by 46 CFR 127.110(d)(2)(ii), and G-MSC letter dated 24June98 requireing resubmittal of this plan.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 February 1999
Resolved 18 February 1999