Records from 2004 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 10 October 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 24.0 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 94 / net 75
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderRODRIGUEZ BOAT BUILDERS INC · CODEN, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portMORGAN CITY, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 9 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it94 - Simplified, Gross Ton
75 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Inspection history · 20
10 October 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8250412
10 October 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8253902
12 July 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8046206
6 December 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7834685
18 January 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7623368
12 December 2022
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7609118
9 November 2021
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7337115
14 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7332740
20 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7247426
16 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4784765
15 September 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4716032
5 September 2013
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4707105
27 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4251753
3 May 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4001245
28 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4000155
7 June 2010
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3760263
17 September 2009
Administration · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3596996
28 June 2006
Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2694228
3 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2651571
30 January 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1998923
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 October 2025
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions.
Vessel experienced complete loss of propulsion and loss of power while transiting Houston Ship Channel. Vessel shall determine source of failure and rectify to the satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 October 2025
Resolution: Air test completed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 December 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205
(a) Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Discovered exhaust leak on STBD engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 December 2024
Resolution: Tech fixed exhaust leak.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 December 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205
(a) Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Chaffing gear STBD engine needed for cables/hoses in bilge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 December 2024
Resolution: Added Chafing gear.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 December 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions.
- Starboard Main exhaust leak at the turbo.
- Starboard Generator, oil leak and excessive oil build up on the winding.
- Starboard main engine mounting bolts and shims missing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 December 2023
Resolved 7 December 2023
Resolution: - Starboard Main exhaust leak at the turbo. Corrected, all sat.
- Starboard Generator, replaced gasket causing oil leak and cleaned winding. All Sat.
- Starboard main engine mounting bolts and shims installed and secured. All Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 19 January 2023
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants at a pressure of 50 psi, and be energized remotely from outside the engine room and at the pump. The discharge gauge on the fire pump was not operational and the local and remote means to energize the fire pump function intermittently.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 January 2023
Resolved 20 January 2023
Resolution: Verified installation of pressure gauge installed on fire pump and observed satisfactory system test.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 19 January 2023
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials insofar as practicable. Accumulations of diesel fuel and lubricating oil were noted in the bilge below the starboard main engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 January 2023
Resolved 20 January 2023
Resolution: Bilge under starboard main engine cleaned and free of diesel and lube oil
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 19 January 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Excessive oil accumulation was noted on the air intake screen on both main engines, and excessive soot on the exhaust piping near the turbo charger on both main engines indicates the presence of an exhaust leak.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 January 2023
Resolved 20 January 2023
Resolution: Air intakes on both main engines removed and cleaned. Lagging around turbo exhaust removed, verified no leak in exhaust piping, and new lagging installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 January 2023
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Inspectors noted exposed, spliced wiring connected with twist-on type wire connectors and not properly enclosed in the engine room.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 January 2023
Resolved 20 January 2023
Resolution: Outlets installed and covers placed on all exposed wiring noted during inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 19 January 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor rudder angle at each operating station. The aft operating station does not have a rudder angle indicator.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2023
Resolved 20 January 2023
Resolution: Verified ability to visibly monitor rudder angle from aft operating station.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 19 January 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have an approved line throwing appliance, including an auxiliary line. The vessel does not have an auxiliary line.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2023
Resolved 24 February 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation for auxiliary line that was placed on vessel.