Inspection history · 14
1 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8173128
31 January 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7858526
3 May 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7681720
9 February 2022
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7393491
8 February 2022
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7392931
23 April 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7193457
22 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7184993
27 February 2020
Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6916930
12 April 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6661164
25 March 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6648803
20 February 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6358126
23 January 2017
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6075591
15 March 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5833363
3 February 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5808354
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 May 2023
Resolved
Vessel does not have an interconnected smoke detection and alarm system. Vessels on a Coastwise or Oceans route must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with § 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2023
Resolved 9 May 2023
Resolution: Approved smoke detection and alarm system installed.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 3 May 2023
Resolved
Bilges should not have excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris or other matter that might create a fire hazard or clog bilge pumping systems. Generator room (stbd side) was found to have excessive accumulation of oil. Clean/pump out excessive oil and oily water from space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2023
Resolved 9 May 2023
Resolution: Bilges cleaned
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 9 February 2022
Resolved
Bilge discharge piping outboard of valve was found holed and leaking water into engineroom. Renew piping.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2022
Resolution: wasted pipe was renewed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 February 2022
Resolved
Gasket for sea strainer for fire pump was leaking while under pressure. Renew gasket and make water tight.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2022
Resolution: Gasket was replaced. Tested Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 February 2022
Resolved
Packing for fire monitor pump was leaking. renew packing.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2022
Resolution: Packing renewed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 9 February 2022
Resolved
Ventilation closures for CO2 protected spaces were unable to be closed due to corrosion and excess paint. Ensure all closures operate as requireed.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2022
Resolution: Closures were cleaned and able to close properly.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
4 class 1 water tight doors failed chalk test
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 25 March 2022
Resolution: Chalk tested sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Air supply pipe for Port Generator heavly wasted. Renew piping
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 25 March 2022
Resolution: Pipe renewed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Exhaust hangers for Port generator cracked
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 25 March 2022
Resolution: hanger rewelded.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Escape hatch in Steering Gear room leaking
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 25 March 2022
Resolution: hatch cleaned and no longer leaking.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Portside bilge suction piping corrodide. Replace piping. Piping was replaced, unable to conduct hydro. Conduct hydro and COI renewal
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 11 April 2022
Resolution: Piping repalced and hydro preformed with cross connect to fire main system. No leakage.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Portside inboard MDE exhaust hanger weld cracked.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 25 March 2022
Resolution: Crack rewelded.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Vessel may not operate without a vailid COI onaboard. COI expired 25JAN2022. Obtain new COI
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 7 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel was issued temp COI after inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Flexible connections between cylinders and distribution piping of fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems must be replaced or tested at a pressure of 1,000 psig. At test pressure, the pressure must not drop at a rate greater than 150 psi per minute for a 2-minute period. The test must be performed when the cylinders are retested. The flexible hoses on the fixed system had a date of 2002 with no record being tested. 46 CFR 147.65(a)(4).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 April 2021
Resolution: CO2 Fixed system flexible hoses were replaced new.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessels chart did not show evidence of being updated. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2021
Resolved 23 April 2021
Resolution: Charts were updated.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Ships must be provided with a VHF radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving DSC. Vessels radio had been replaced after the FCC inspection and DCS was not connected.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 April 2021
Resolution: Primary station VHF was changed out after FCC inspection and DSC was not conncected. FCC tech returned to vessel and corrected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 16 March 2020
Resolved
Vessels must comply with Type II subdivision and damage stability requirements of 46 CFR 171.070, 46 CFR 171.073, and 46 CFR 171.80 if it is more than 65 feet in length.
Starboard side forward watertight bulkhead in the machinery space has non-watertight penetrations going from the machinery space, through the watertight bulkhead, into an adjacent space.
Shipyard must effect repairs to make wateright bulkhead watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2020
Resolution: Vsl rep used a CG approved fire barrier water tight sealant around the piping and conducted soap and spray test to verify and ensure watertight conditions were met.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 16 March 2020
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.
Two small generators were identified in the machinery space that had unguarded rotating pieces. Vessel must fabricate or provide for guards to protect personnel from being ensnared.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2020
Resolution: Vsl reps installed permanent guards over the rotating machinery parts for both generators.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 16 March 2020
Resolved
ll 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.
Indicator light at the operating station was flashing indicating a problem with the engine exhaust temperature. Vessel personnel were unable to explain why the exhaust temperature indicator was flashing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2020
Resolution: Vsl rep indicated the issue was due to faulty wiring. Electrician was able to rectify issue, MI verified no indicating lights for engine exhaust temp while engines were running.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 March 2020
Resolved
Flexible nonmetallic hose permitted for use in piping systems must meet SAE J-1942.
Flexible nonmetallic hose on the engines has chaffed through the outer layer in multiple spots were the hose comes in contact with the engine. Due to the damage the hose no longer meets the SAE J-1942 standard and must be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2020
Resolution: Vsl reps installed brand new USCG Type A1 hoses with hose sleeves to protect against future chaffing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 28 March 2019
Resolved
A vessel greater than 65' may not be required a rescue boat if it is sufficiently arranged and equipped to allow the crew to recover a helpless person from the water. The rescue platform does not reach the waterline by approximately 4' and must be modified so that its deck reaches the waterline to be useable in recovering a helpless person from the water IAW 46 CFR 180.210(a)(1).
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 April 2019
Resolved 28 March 2019
Resolution: Shipyard completed modifications at approximately 1900.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Anchoring devices
Issued 28 March 2019
Resolved
A vessel must be fitted with ground tackle and mooring lines necessary for the vessel to be safely anchored. The anchor line shackle is excessively oxidized and needs to be replaced, as well as tools needed to rig the anchor and line for anchoring must be made immediately available IAW 46 CFR 184.300.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 April 2019
Resolved 28 March 2019
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency preparedness
Issued 28 March 2019
Resolved
15107 - The emergency instructions must be designed to address the particular equipment, arrangement, and operation of each individual vessel. The Emergency Instructions onboard do not capture actions to be taken in case of flooding, particularly because of how the vessel's forepeak is above a rig water tank, which must be taken into consideration when checking for potential flooding in that compartment IAW 46 CFR 185.510(b).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 April 2019
Resolved 5 April 2019
Resolution: Revised emergency instructions were placed onboard.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency preparedness
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
The required station bill must set forth the special duties and duty station of each crew member for various emergencies for the proper handling of a particular emergency. The existing Station Bill refers to life rafts and other equipment not available on this vessel, of which must be revised to reflect the proper equipment and emergencies specific to this vessel IAW 46 CFR 185.514(b).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 April 2019
Resolved 5 April 2019
Resolution: Revised Station Bill placed onboard.