Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 July 2026.
Inspection history · 67
1 July 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8421579
6 March 2023
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7646020
29 November 2021
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7358373
18 November 2021
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7354471
20 October 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7336506
20 October 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7337175
17 March 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7170942
1 February 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7134121
17 January 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6891337
15 January 2020
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6890632
14 January 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6609916
26 January 2018
Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6344008
16 January 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6338186
11 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC SAILFISH (WPB 87356) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6242460
20 July 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6215415
25 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6109912
25 February 2017
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6180413
8 December 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6054866
7 March 2016
Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5829806
16 March 2014
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4817311
6 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4811852
29 June 2012
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4360679
26 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4127578
26 August 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4128209
22 February 2011
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3951913
11 February 2011
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3945540
25 February 2010
COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3698135
24 March 2009
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3439324
2 February 2009
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3444376
12 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3579495
18 July 2008
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3271734
5 May 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3199841
14 May 2007
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2930324
24 March 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2609143
20 March 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2606093
21 February 2006
Hull Examination · MTSA Verification · Ballast Water Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2589132
25 March 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2319582
14 February 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2292505
27 December 2004
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2265006
11 February 2004
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2004975
21 January 2004
Permit to Proceed
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1989258
8 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1984377
5 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Pascagoula · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1975871
9 December 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1961125
15 October 2003
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1929092
25 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1771028
24 October 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1695564
8 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1687879
13 August 2002
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1660458
7 August 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1698888
16 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1677678
2 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1640647
24 April 2002
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1608925
20 March 2002
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1495185
21 February 2002
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1489537
11 February 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1487958
23 January 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1608125
1 October 2001
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1447135
21 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 214058
14 June 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1065810
16 March 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1408712
18 January 2000
COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1369475
25 August 1999
Damage Survey · Permit to Proceed
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1116225
17 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 88049
17 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 155535
9 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 116349
30 October 1998
Inclining Experiment · Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1423105
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Each Class 1 door must be designed to withstand a head of water of 10 feet. Engine room door has incorrect gasket material and is not watertight.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 December 2021
Resolution: Correct gasket material installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Each vsl must have a propulsion control system operable from the pilothouse. Port Z-drive has a bad seal and is out of alignment.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 December 2021
Resolution: Witnessed test.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Each jacking control system must be designed so hydraulic system low fluid level will activate an alarm at the operating station. Aft leg has low hydraulic fluid alarm active.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 December 2021
Resolution: Fluid added alarm cleared.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment exposed to corrosive environments must be resistant to corrosion. Electrical disconnect box on the stbd side 01 deck is corroded and rusted through panel aloso.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 January 2022
Resolved 16 December 2021
Resolution: Box replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Each lifefloat must be capable of float free launching. Painter bracket is mangled, line will get caught while paying out, aft port arrangement.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2021
Resolved 16 December 2021
Resolution: Bracket replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Navigation lights shall have an intensity so as to be visible for their minimum range. Anchor light white housing (lens) is deteriorated and does not meet minimum requirements.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2021
Resolved 16 December 2021
Resolution: Lens replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Each vsl must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Chart corrections are not being conducted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2021
Resolved 16 December 2021
Resolution: Charts updated.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 February 2021
Resolved
Any vsl using the navigateable waters of the US and that is more than 300 GT shall have a certificate of financial responsibility (COFR). VSL did not have a current COFR & shall provide proof of one before sailing.
CITE: 33 CFR 138.15
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 February 2021
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Rep provided valid COFR
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 January 2020
Resolved
EACH VESSEL MUST MINIMIZE FIRE HAZARDS AS FAR AS REASONABLE AND PRACTICABLE; ADD CHAFING GEAR TO FLEXIBLE HOSE ON GENERATOR.
46 CFR 127.220(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 January 2020
Resolved 17 January 2020
Resolution: CHAFING GEAR ADDED
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boat inventory
Issued 17 January 2020
Resolved
EACH RESCUE BOAT MUST CARRY THE EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED FOR IT; RADAR REFLECTOR WAS IN POOR CONDITION AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.
46 CFR 133.175(b)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 January 2020
Resolved 17 January 2020
Resolution: ADDITIONAL REFLECTOR ONBOARD
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Indicator Circuitry
Issued 20 July 2017
Resolved
Provide proper operation of visual indicating lights for high jacket water temperature and low oil pressure alarms on all four generators.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 July 2017
Resolved 21 July 2017
Resolution: Marine Inspector witnessed proper operation of the alarms.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 20 July 2017
Resolved
Provide proper operation of audible alarm for two center line bilge high level indicators.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 July 2017
Resolved 21 July 2017
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 31 March 2016
Resolved
No sail 835 was for the pad-to-can connection on the Liftboat. Inspector has to witness NDT prior to vessl operations.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2016
Communications › Radio Communications › Satellite Communications Capability
Issued 29 June 2012
Resolved
GMDSS station not correctly working. Vessel shall have FCC technician provide service.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 July 2012
Resolved 2 July 2012
Resolution: Vessel representative submitted copy of 3rd party receipt for repair/service of GMDSS station.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 29 June 2012
Resolved
Vessel automation proceedures had numerous issues regarding actual testing steps. Vessel to provide automation proceedures for approval at local OCMI and make vessel available for witnessing of complete automation proceedures onboard NLT next year DRY DOCK, 12AUG2013.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2013
Resolved 19 July 2013
Resolution: Automation procedures were corrected and teested sat.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Level Alarm
Issued 26 August 2011
Resolved
Vessel required to conduct automation testing on Propulsion machinery (generators) to include alarm set points and shut down set points IAW approved test procedures. Results to be faxed to MSU Houma prior to sail
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 August 2011
Resolution: Automation testing completed on all 4 generators. Results placed in docs/certs.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 26 August 2011
Resolved
Vessel to provide admin controls to Operations Manual limiting main propulsion to 80% max draw until load analysis is completed along with plan review from MSC.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 August 2011
Resolution: Vessel rep provided copy of change to ops manual, copy put in docs/certs.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Generator Voltage Regulator Circuitry
Issued 26 August 2011
Resolved
Prove proper operation of generator #4 at rated capacity. Following a casualty, this generator unable to reach rated load of 320 kW.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 October 2011
Resolved 7 September 2011
Resolution: Vessel had mechanic adjust and test generator #4, rated load after adjustments reached 330 kW.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › General Arrangement Plans
Issued 26 August 2011
Resolved
Provide load analysis to MSC along with Propulsion/Electrical plans to ensure compliance with applicable regs of "J" and "L" especially 111.10-4 (d) and (e) following dead ship casualty
Due 28 October 2011
Resolved 20 August 2012
Resolution: MSC Approval Letter (E2-1203180) dated 30JUL2012 scanned into Documents.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Discharge Hose/Tube
Issued 25 February 2010
Resolved
Vessel needs to replace (2) two fire extinguisher hoses (1) located at paint locker (1) located in Port engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 April 2010
Resolved 3 April 2010
Resolution: Replaced (2) two fire extinguisher hoses (1) located at paint locker (1) located in Port engine room.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 25 February 2010
Resolved
Replace/Repair life float as identified (Life Float had a cut through cover)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 April 2010
Resolved 3 April 2010
Resolution: Replaced life float as identified (Life Float had a cut through cover)
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 25 February 2010
Resolved
Replace line on lifebuoys due to wastage/break down of the poly pro line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 April 2010
Resolved 3 April 2010
Resolution: Replaced line on lifebuoys due to wastage/break down of the poly pro line.
Stability › Intact Stability (when using lifting gear) › General
Issued 5 May 2008
Resolved
Repairs are to be completed to stern jacking system of lift boat. Mechanical failure unknown at this time. Final repair work to be completed in New Iberia, LA.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 August 2008
Resolution: Liftboat''s jacking system was converted from electrical to hydraulic, system was approved through MSC.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 21 February 2006
Resolved
Make vessel available for Leg and Pad inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2006
Resolved 20 March 2006
Resolution: Attended vsl in drydock for leg and pad inspection.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 15 October 2003
Resolved
Provide updated stability letter to reflect changes to vessel's operations manual. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stability Letter
Due 15 November 2003
Resolved 9 December 2003
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs
Issued 22 October 2002
Resolved
SUBMIT ANNUAL REVIEW LETTER TO MORGAN CITY FOR REVIEW. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: SOPEP
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 November 2002
Resolved 24 October 2002
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 13 August 2002
Resolved
Prior to vsl operation, Remove all legs to make complete inspection of legs, pads, racks, and pad connections. Inspect each leg internally. Remove all jacking motors, brakes, gears etc. Inspect all for damage. Ensure existing motors and shafts not worn. Provide written report to CG.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 December 2002
Resolved 9 December 2003
Fire Fighting
Issued 1 October 2001
Resolved
Hose reel coupling fractured on port side flexible fire sump pump.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 October 2001
Resolved 26 October 2001
Unknown
Issued 1 October 2001
Resolved
Provide proposal for modification of the air conditioning condensate pipinglocated over the main switchboard.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 October 2001
Resolved 26 October 2001
Lifesaving
Issued 1 October 2001
Resolved
Install embarkation ladder in accordance with 46 CFR 133.110 (f) (1),(2),(3).
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 December 2001
Resolved 9 December 2003
Electrical
Issued 1 October 2001
Resolved
Electric wiring under helm in disarray and not in accordance with subchapter "J".
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 October 2001
Resolved 26 October 2001
Engineering
Issued 16 March 2001
Resolved
Provide on board approved Automation Test Procedures.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 March 2001
Resolved 16 March 2001
Documentation
Issued 18 January 2000
Resolved
Amend the Certificate of Documentation reflecting the new gross and net tonnages.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 February 2000
Resolved 21 January 2000
Documentation
Issued 18 January 2000
Resolved
Place on board the amended and approved Operating Manual reflecting the changes to leg lenth, addition of sponsons, stability criteria, and tonnagechanges.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 February 2000
Resolved 1 February 2000
Documentation
Issued 18 January 2000
Resolved
Place on board an Oil Record Book as required by 33 CFR 151.25.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 February 2000
Resolved 1 February 2000
Documentation
Issued 18 January 2000
Resolved
Place on board an appoved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) asrequired by 33 CFR 151.26.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 January 2000
Resolved 18 January 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 18 January 2000
Resolved
Demonstrate compliance with 33 CFR 155.360 parts (b) through (e) and 155.430.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 February 2000
Resolved 1 February 2000
Navigation
Issued 18 January 2000
Resolved
Demonstrate compliance with Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) as required by 47 CFR 80.1065(3) and NVIC3-99.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 February 2000
Resolved 1 February 2000