Records from 1999 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 January 2026.
Inspection history · 41
6 January 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8283218
9 January 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8060533
10 January 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7845725
12 January 2023
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7620838
25 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7554117
23 February 2022
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7400085
8 January 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7121317
28 October 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7086719
26 March 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6932019
19 February 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6627857
7 February 2019
Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6621758
23 March 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6381458
9 February 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6086269
30 January 2017
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6079864
13 January 2016
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5795847
27 February 2012
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4250322
7 February 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3940942
20 January 2011
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3929911
29 January 2009
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3400123
6 May 2008
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3184428
15 February 2007
Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2872747
8 March 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2598717
8 February 2006
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2581469
23 January 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2571404
10 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2523118
4 March 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2303623
10 February 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2290126
14 December 2004
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2259425
29 October 2004
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2230861
20 July 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2139266
30 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2056031
26 January 2004
Re-Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1992667
16 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1967012
17 March 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1758202
28 February 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1490263
11 January 2002
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1480644
8 February 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1467270
29 September 2000
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 822448
23 September 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 60461
10 May 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1393426
9 February 1999
Hull Examination · Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1365343
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 January 2025
Resolved
The fuel oil transfer pump is considered a vital system. Fuel oil pump was not bolted to the deck allowing movement and compromising vital system integrity.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 January 2025
Resolved 13 January 2025
Resolution: Received video evidence of properly secured fuel oil transfer pump.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 January 2025
Resolved
Each outlet or junction box must be securely attached to its outlet. Electrical outlet servicing engine room was not securely attached.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 February 2025
Resolved 13 January 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence or properly secured outlet terminal.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 9 January 2025
Resolved
Vessel must be equipped with a master key control system. No master key control system has been implemented on vessel.
46U.S.C3106(a)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 February 2025
Resolved 18 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of all doors with installed non-locking door handles.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 January 2025
Resolved
Non-metallic flexible hoses must be installed according to manufacturer standards. Flexible hose for cooling water system had slight leak on generator 2
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 January 2025
Resolved 9 January 2025
Resolution: Crew member tightened flexible hose clamps to stop leaking.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
A vessel of less than 100 GT must have adequate emergency lights. Muster station emergency lighting was not working on emergency power.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated emergency lighting worked at muster station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards. Fuel line on top of PORT MDE had chaffing.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced fuel hose.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must have a fixed means of communication between the pilothouse and place where the auxiliary means of steering is controlled.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided report for proper operation of sound power phones.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
Must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from at least two sources of electricity: (a)(1)(i)-(v). Embarkation lighting and general alarm were inoperable.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 March 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Back up batteries were replaced with new batteries for general alarm and embarkation lighting.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
Each OSV must carry life buoys approved under 160.150 or 160.050. Two (02) ring buoys were not satisfactory. One with a hole and the second with a missing bracket.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 March 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Life buoys were replaced with new ones.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 January 2021
Resolved
Cotten Hoses were being utilized on the liquid mud pump generator, port generator,and port main engine. Hoses should be non metalic and approved under SAE J1942.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 January 2021
Resolved 8 January 2021
Resolution: Hoses replaced prior to completion of inspection
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 8 January 2021
Resolved
Radio was not opperatinal during loss of power at operating station. VSL must have at least 1 working radio operating under emergency power.
47 CFR 80.905(a)(5)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 January 2021
Resolved 8 January 2021
Resolution: Radio was connected to battery power and worked during loss of power prior to completion of inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 January 2021
Resolved
Fire hose failed during pressure test. Per COi VSL is required to have 3 fire hoses, one at each fire station.
46 CFR 132.130
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 January 2021
Resolved 8 January 2021
Resolution: Hose was replaced prior to completion of inspection
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 8 January 2021
Resolved
Watertight door and hatch in engine room require adjusting. Currently it is difficult to open and close fully limiting watertight integrity of the VSL.
Cite: 46 CFR 42.15
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 January 2021
Resolved 11 January 2021
Resolution: Watertight doors and hatch were adjusted and are functioning properly
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 23 March 2018
Resolved
BATTERY BOXES NOT SECURED. ECURE. 46 CFR 111.15-5(d)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 March 2018
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: BATTERY BOXES SECURED.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 23 March 2018
Resolved
VENT THROUGH WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD IN ENGINE ROOM. INSTALL COVERS FOR VENTS. 46 CFR 127.230
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 March 2018
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: ATTENDED VESSEL AND WITNESSED TEMPORARY VENT COVERS THAT WOULD BE SUITABLE. SPECIAL NOTE WILL BE INPUTED FOR PERMANENT VENT COVERS TO BE INSTALLED DURING DRYDOCK NEXT YEAR.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Paint/Flammable Liquid Lockers
Issued 23 March 2018
Resolved
PAINT LOCKER NOT MADE OR WHOLLY LINED WITH STEEL. REPLACE OR LINE WITH STEEL PAINT LOCKER. 46 CFR 127.220(c)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: PAINT LOCKER WAS REMOVED. ALL SATISFACOTRY.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Generator windings were coated in oil and dust. Required both generator windings to be cleaned.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 January 2016
Resolved 14 January 2016
Resolution: Both generators were cleaned by third party technician.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Valve
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Stop valve was installed in between pressure vessel and the relief valve. Required stop valve to be removed from pipe.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 January 2016
Resolved 14 January 2016
Resolution: Stop valve was removed from piping system. Relief valve is now directly connected to the pressure vessel.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Propeller Revolutions Rate Indicator
Issued 20 January 2011
Resolved
Repair the shaft tachs in the pilothouse IAW 113.37-5.
Due 25 February 2011
Resolved 7 February 2011
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 29 January 2009
Resolved
Install an additional e-light in vsl's lounge area that illuminates the escape route.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 February 2009
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 29 January 2009
Resolved
Install a visual indicator for forward w/t door in engine room and prove proper operation.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 February 2009
Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone
Issued 29 January 2009
Resolved
Repair sound powered phone handset at the main operating station.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 February 2009
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Blocked
Issued 12 February 2007
Resolved
Vessels crew accommodation area does not have a second means of escape. As per 46 CFR 127.240 any crew accommodations area over 300 square feet must have two means of escape. Vessel shall install second means of escape prior to getting underway.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 February 2007
Resolution: Vessel installed second means of escape in head in crew accommodation area. A suitable ladder was installed leading to escape hatch.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 8 February 2006
Resolved
Master to demonstrate ability to utilize stability loading diagram.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 March 2006
Resolved 8 March 2006
Lifesaving › Line-Throwing Appliances › Lines
Issued 8 February 2006
Resolved
Provide auxiliary line for line throwing gun.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 March 2006
Resolved 8 March 2006
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Thrust Shaft
Issued 8 February 2006
Resolved
Shaft tachs at control station inop.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 March 2006
Resolved 8 March 2006
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air)
Issued 18 February 2004
Resolved
Provide an additional air receiver to meet the requirements listed in ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels (1989 version). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Receiver/Bottle
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 March 2004
Resolved 18 February 2004
Resolution: Removed second air receiver from COI since it was not on board.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 30 January 2004
Resolved
Provide protective guard for stove light.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2004
Resolved 2 February 2004
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations
Issued 30 January 2004
Resolved
Stencil starboard rescue zone. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Designated Location
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2004
Resolved 2 February 2004
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary)
Issued 23 January 2002
Resolved
PRIOR TO SAILING PROPERLY REPAIR HYDRAULIC LEAK IN BOW THRUSTER HOSE LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: HOSES
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 January 2002
Resolved 23 January 2002
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 23 January 2002
Resolved
PROPERLY ADJUST ENGINE ROOM WATERTIGHT DOOR
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 January 2002
Resolved 23 January 2002
Communications › Internal Communications System
Issued 23 January 2002
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE ENGINE ROOM SPP AUDIBLE/VISUAL CALL INDICATOR UNDER EMERGENCY POWER. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Sound-powered Telephone
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 23 February 2002
Resolved 7 February 2002
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 23 January 2002
Resolved
INSTALL 01 ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY EGRESS LIGHT OT ILLUMINATE THE ENGINE ROOM ESCAPE SCUTTLE LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EMERGENCY LIGHTING
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 February 2002
Resolved 7 February 2002
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pin
Issued 23 January 2002
Resolved
PRIOR TO SAILING INSTALL RETAINER PINS ON ALL STEERING RAM AND TILLER BAR CONNECTIONS
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 23 January 2002
Resolved 23 January 2002
Documentation
Issued 10 May 2000
Resolved
Demonstrate compliance with 46 CFR 174.195 (C)(2), engine room ventilation ducts continously watertight from engine room bulkhead penetration to the main deck, to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 2000
Resolved 26 May 2000
Documentation
Issued 9 February 1999
Resolved
46 CFR 54.01-5(e) - Provide plans and ASME U1A sheet for each UPV.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 August 1999
Resolved 31 August 1999
Documentation
Issued 9 February 1999
Resolved
46 CFR 127.110(d)(4) - Provide to G-MSC and resolve all outstanding comments for propulsion plans.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 August 1999
Resolved 31 August 1999