Records from 2016 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 26 October 2023.
Inspection history · 16
26 October 2023
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7810216
24 April 2023
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7671862
12 May 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7448873
17 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7413902
4 October 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7326632
23 July 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7265228
29 April 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7185876
8 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7108539
5 October 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7071767
21 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6689098
27 March 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6650170
13 September 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6540028
6 August 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6499307
17 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6483482
6 July 2017
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6195562
16 June 2016
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5915851
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
The strength of the float free link must be determined by the combined capacity of the group of life floats. Vessel had a 12 & 15 capacity life float. Float free link was rated only for 11-20 capacity.
46 CFR 180.37(e)(4)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 November 2023
Resolved 1 March 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on all life floats and life float paddles. Both life floats and all 4 paddles did not have the vessel name.
46 CFR 185.604
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 November 2023
Resolved 1 March 2024
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern. Vessel was marked with New Orleans, LA on the stern. COD and COI states Chauvin, LA as the hailing port.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 November 2023
Resolved 1 March 2024
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
Vessel must comply with applicable requirements for EPIRB installations, including certificates to be issued by the FCC as set forth in 47 CFR part 809. Vessel did not have EPIRB registration sticker at the time of inspection.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 November 2023
Resolved 1 March 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for
certification the MI shall examine and test auxiliary machinery to determine that they are in proper operating condition and fit for the service that they are intended. Owner stated prior to CG arrival generator stopped working properly. MI's were unable test for proper operation. Generator is not used for any vital systems on board.
46 CFR 176.25-10 (Old T)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 November 2023
Resolved 1 March 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for
certification the MI shall examine and test main propulsion machinery to determine that they are in proper operating condition and fit for the service that they are intended. Starboard main engine would not start after drills.
46 CFR 176.25-10 (Old T)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 October 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for
certification the MI shall examine and test main propulsion machinery to determine that they are in proper operating condition and fit for the service that they are intended. While conducting a "Fire in the Engine Drill" the starboard main engine would not secure.
46 CFR 176.25-10
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 October 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
Each officer employed on any vessel subject to this sub-chapter must have his or her license on-board and available for examination at all times when vessel is operating. The first Master did not have a license that met the tonnage requirement and the second Master to take charge did not have a current medical certificate.
46 CFR 15.401
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 October 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment shall be in proper operating condition, and fit for the service for which they are intended. Starboard spot light was inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 June 2022
Resolved 17 June 2022
Resolution: Provided photographic evidence of properly installed search light.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed or hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Missing machinery guard on port engine.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 June 2022
Resolved 2 June 2022
Resolution: Installed proper machinery guard.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Vessel did not have any portable battery lights.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 June 2022
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel acquired new portable lights, and provided photograpgic evidence.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel's charts are outdated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2022
Resolved 26 May 2022
Resolution: Provided photographic evidence of new and updated paper chart.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retro reflective material.
05 life jackets had worn or missing retro reflective material.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 June 2022
Resolved 2 June 2022
Resolution: Installed new PFD's to replace older one.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
Each ring buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material. Ring buoy had worn retroreflective material.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 June 2022
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided photographic evidence of new retro reflective tape on ring buoy.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 4 October 2021
Resolved
Master had expired credentials.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 4 November 2021
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received video graphic evidence of discrepancy being corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 October 2021
Resolved
#1 MPDE was leaking water from water pump tell tail hole.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2021
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received video graphic evidence of discrepancy being corrected.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Compass correction log
Issued 4 October 2021
Resolved
Compass deviation card was expired
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2021
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received video graphic evidence of discrepancy being corrected.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel was due for Drydock on 31 Mar 21. Vessel rep called MSU Houma and self-reported that they had been operating past that date, without drydocking. Vessel shall not operate until a successful drydock has been completed in the presence of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 176.600 (1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 23 July 2021
Resolution: DD completed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
Life ring waterlight batteries are required to be replaced prior to their expiration. All waterlights on board including those on the throwable life rings and life floats had batteries which were expired. Must replace waterlight batteries with approved make and model.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2018
Resolved 13 September 2018
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
Automatic bildge pumps are required to have an indicator light at the operators station to alert the operator when energized. Bildge pump in the engine room was not equipped with an indicator light. An indicator light must be installed at the operators station to comply with regulation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2018
Resolved 13 September 2018
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
A positive shut off is required to be installed in line on bilge pipes which pierce the skin of the vessel. The bilge pump in the engine room was not equipped with a valve. A positive shut off must be installed to comply with this regulation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2018
Resolved 13 September 2018
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Weld
Issued 16 June 2016
Resolved
Cracked welds were identified on the Port and Starboard exhaust pipes leading to the lazarette, specifically where the exhaust pipes are welded to the aft bulkhead of the engine room. Welds need to be gouged out and rewelded.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2016
Resolved 23 June 2016