Records from 2008 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 7 June 2024.
Inspection history · 13
7 June 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7930236
29 February 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7871968
15 November 2022
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7592561
24 October 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7583057
10 February 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7394406
23 February 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7153387
2 December 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6865691
7 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6637917
27 February 2019
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6633668
19 February 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6628520
13 November 2017
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6306029
15 February 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6088619
4 February 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5809732
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 February 2024
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection for causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personal injury. Starboard generator armature winding has excessive oil build up.
46 CFR 182.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 February 2024
Resolved 1 March 2024
Resolution: Armature cleaned.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 29 February 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported. Permanent arrangements for the water heater support need to be installed as well as replacement of deck plating in front of the washer and dryer.
46 CFR 185.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 February 2024
Resolved 1 March 2024
Resolution: Water heater installation corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 29 February 2024
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Guards need to be put in place on the port and starboard engines as well as on the pressure vessel compressor motor belt.
46 CFR 177.35-15 (OLD T)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 February 2024
Resolved 1 March 2024
Resolution: Guards/covers placed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 February 2024
Resolved
Flexible hose may be used provided it is fitted with suitable connection fittings and has high resistance to saltwater, petroleum oils and vibration. Found multiple sections of flexible hose requiring extra clamps installed on both the port and starboard engines.
46 CFR 182.20-40(a)(2) (OLD T)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 February 2024
Resolved 1 March 2024
Resolution: Clamps added.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 February 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported. Supports for cable runs in the engine room were found to be multiple meters apart. Recommend no less than 24 inches between supports.
46 CFR 185.100
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 February 2024
Resolved 1 March 2024
Resolution: Supports added.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 29 February 2024
Resolved
The owner of a vessel subject to inspection shall ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key. Vessel does not have a master key control system.
46 USC 3106(a)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 February 2024
Resolved 1 March 2024
Resolution: Key control implemented.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
Footholds, handholds, ladders, and similar means provided to aid escape, must be suitable for use in emergency conditions, of rigid construction, and permanently fixed in position
Emergency escape ladder bottom rung was broken off and
welded into place
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 December 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: New ladder rung installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail.
Starboard MDE flywheel did not have a guard
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 November 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Cover installed on front of engine.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
Fuel lines must be accessible, protected from mechanical
injury, and effectively secured against excessive
movement and vibration
Fuel line in engine room is adjacent to bottom step on
ladder well and flexes when the step is used
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 December 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Support stantion added under fuel pipe to prevent flexing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
Piping, valves, and fittings in a firemain system must
comply with subchapter G, part 182, of this chapter
Cross connect valve was missing on firemain system
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 December 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Valve handle installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
Integral fuel tanks shall be constructed to the
satisfaction of the [name withheld] tank access cover was missing majority of bolts
46 CFR 182.20-22(b) Old T
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 November 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Access cover bolts installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Water heating piping had excessive leaking
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 December 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Water heater and piping replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 February 2022
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and re-inspection the marine inspector shall examine and test the main and auxiliary steering apparatus to the extent necessary to determine that its condition is satisfactory and that it is fit for the service intended. The main and auxiliary steering apparatus shall be tested by operation and the inspector shall examine the mechanism, thereof throughout its length. -The steering mechanism located in the lazarette has approximately one foot of water in the compartment submerging steering components. Remove water and rectify issue.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 February 2022
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: Upon removal of water from the lazarette, it appeared the waterline was deeper at the center of the lazarette, had more than 1 foot of water in the bilge, rough estimate of 2 feet.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable within the space the battery is located in and be secured to protect against shifting due to roll, pitch, and heave motions or vibration of the vessel, and free from exposure to splash or spray of water. Battery box is built into the bilge and is rusted out.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 14 February 2022
Resolution: NEW BATTERY BOX INSTALLED ABOVE ENGINE ROOM DECK AND NO LONGER IN THE BILGE.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
The inspection for certification is made by a marine inspector to determine whether the vessel is in a safe and seaworthy condition. The owner or builder shall make the vessel and its equipment available for inspection, including the following items. Vessel was found with 9-10" of oily water in the bilge that will need to be cleaned out.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 14 February 2022
Resolution: OILY WATER REMOVED TO SHORESIDE REMOVAL TRUCK
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation, testing and approval
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
Station bill must set forth the special duties and duty stations of each crew member for various emergencies. The duties must, as far as possible, be comparable to and compatible with the regular work of the member. The duties must include at least the following and should comprise any other duties necessary for the proper handling of a particular emergency. Crew members were not competent in responding to emergencies as outlined in the station bill. More crew training required.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 14 February 2022
Resolution: WITNESSED DRILLS
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Containment around lube oil and hydraulic fill and vents have been removed. Replace back as original. Cited 46 CFR 184.720 and 33 CFR 155.310.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: Containment replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Engine Alarm Panel in Engine Room started smoking during alarm test. Identify the issue and test system to ensure functioning properly.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: PLC replaced. Witnessed tesing of alarms.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Charts last updated 27NOV2019. No process in place to ensure weekly updates are added.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 December 2019
Resolved 17 December 2019
Resolution: Company put in place a measure to ensure charts are updated.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
EPIRB registration expired 15DEC2019. Provide documentaiton of current registration.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 December 2019
Resolved 18 December 2019
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided email with copy of registration.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Replace missing sections of lagging on exhaust for generators and main diesel engines.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: Verified lagging installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Top ladder rung on the starboard side outside the pilot house wasted. Crop and Renew.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: Verified rung replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Engine room distribution panel in engine room need breakers to be labeled.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: Breakers labeled.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 15 February 2017
Resolved
Corrosion of the suction line resulted in a hole in the piping. Replace suction pipe to the stop valve on the fire main.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2017
Resolved 16 February 2017
Resolution: Marine Instpector attended the vessel to verify repairs made to the suction piping of the fire main.