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ALGOMA BUFFALO

Freight Ship · Bulk Carrier class · Built 1970s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

ALGOMA BUFFALO is a 1978 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 200 inspections since 1984, most recently in May 2026, along with 66 deficiencies and 20 casualty investigations between 1997 and 2016.

Records from 1984 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 May 2026.

Built
1978
Last inspected
11 May 2026
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
200
Deficiencies
66 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
20 investigations · 1997–2016
Inspected with
18 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
596352
IMO number
7620653 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
VDBA
MISLE id
49805
Flag
CANADA
MMSI
366938740 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-49805

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations81
…administrative events25
…with no type recorded94
Years with a record 41 calendar years (1984–2026)
The 200 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Bulk Carrier class in Maury's sources begin in 1981.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it14382 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
26754 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
32740 - Displacement, Metric Ton
5107 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

WXS6134MMSI 366938740 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 October 2016, cancelled 8 March 2019
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspected as a tow unit · 18

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

OHIO Towing Vessel · MISLE 1540636 · 20 June 2023 · activity 7848857INDIANA Towing Vessel · MISLE 1677487 · 20 June 2023 · activity 7848857ALASKA Towing Vessel · MISLE 56271 · 27 October 2020 · activity 7085345PENNSYLVANIA Towing Vessel · MISLE 1602021 · 27 October 2020 · activity 7085345MICHIGAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 1547906 · 28 August 2020 · activity 7057580PENNSYLVANIA Towing Vessel · MISLE 1602021 · 28 August 2020 · activity 7057580ALASKA Towing Vessel · MISLE 56271 · 19 April 2017 · activity 6129229J. W. WESTCOTT II Industrial Vessel · MISLE 66663 · 20 October 2008 · activity 3349455BARBARA ANDRIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 42029 · 9 April 2002 · activity 1603098CASON J. CALLAWAY Freight Ship · MISLE 42789 · 9 April 2002 · activity 1603098MAPLEGLEN Freight Ship · MISLE 222713 · 9 April 2002 · activity 1603098CEDARGLEN Freight Ship · MISLE 223643 · 9 April 2002 · activity 1603098ALGOWAY Freight Ship · MISLE 223938 · 9 April 2002 · activity 1603098SEA EAGLE II Towing Vessel · MISLE 360289 · 9 April 2002 · activity 1603098ST. MARYS CEMENT II Freight Barge · MISLE 360290 · 9 April 2002 · activity 1603098JOSEPH H.FRANTZ Freight Ship · MISLE 41811 · 14 May 1999 · activity 145838ROBERT S. PIERSON (DUPLICATE VESSEL/DO NOT USE) Freight Ship · MISLE 48157 · 14 May 1999 · activity 145838MUD HEN Freight Barge · MISLE 444053 · 14 May 1999 · activity 145838ALGOWOOD Freight Ship · MISLE 227869 · 19 May 1994 · activity 27136MR. MICKY Tank Barge · MISLE 47001 · 9 April 1992 · activity 449673

Inspection history · 200

11 May 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8371182
22 April 2026 PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8353280
7 January 2026 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8291577
4 January 2026 Administrative Inspection · PSC B · Deficiency Check · Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8289290
27 December 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8287595
10 October 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8250401
6 July 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8176158
20 June 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8163075
30 May 2025 PSC B · Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8147417
20 May 2025 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8140089
28 April 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8121507
25 April 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8120095
21 April 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8116617
4 June 2024 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only) · PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7926806
20 June 2023 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7718901
20 June 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7848857
30 May 2023 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only) · PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7700354
16 May 2022 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only) · PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7451728
26 November 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7357667
27 October 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7085345
26 October 2020 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7082223
28 August 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7057580
2 January 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6881556
16 December 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6874554
29 April 2019 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6673142
26 October 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6568734
17 September 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6542197
25 April 2018 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6399148
24 May 2017 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6154080
20 April 2017 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6128679
19 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6129229
29 March 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6113810
13 January 2017 Annual Inspection · Construction Oversight · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6122979
2 December 2016 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6051490
16 August 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6068621
15 August 2016 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5973452
3 July 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5929893
5 April 2016 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5847868
25 March 2016 Examination of Repairs · Construction Oversight · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5792948
29 January 2016 Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5807117
21 October 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5747608
15 October 2015 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5744148
5 September 2015 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5731828
4 September 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5781237
27 August 2015 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5227738
27 August 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5228558
7 August 2015 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5209310
6 August 2015 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5207432
30 July 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5200785
15 October 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5017936
24 June 2014 Drydock Extension
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4898284
16 July 2012 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4381054
13 July 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4377690
13 July 2012 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4377714
6 July 2012 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4369509
30 June 2012 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4361765
30 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4364685
3 May 2012 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4302056
2 May 2012 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4302342
25 January 2012 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4239165
20 October 2010 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3873605
5 May 2009 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3468126
13 April 2009 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3451626
2 December 2008 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3372828
19 November 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3367004
20 October 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3349455
27 May 2008 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3218561
1 April 2008 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3131295
29 March 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3175917
30 January 2008 Drydock Extension
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3131281
5 January 2008 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3142196
11 December 2007 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3113515
27 March 2007 Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2849724
12 July 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2710636
27 June 2006 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2693357
3 April 2006 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2569463
11 December 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2556882
10 November 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Great Lakes District (dpb) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2532304
12 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2508227
16 June 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2392413
3 June 2005 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2378096
16 April 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Great Lakes District (dpb) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2347254
14 February 2005 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2292203
17 December 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2262356
30 November 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2270548
28 October 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2240288
11 June 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2107182
13 May 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3235920
23 April 2004 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2051002
27 January 2004 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1994206
4 August 2003 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1866122
30 May 2003 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1805605
13 January 2003 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1729781
30 December 2002 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1726258
27 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Marblehead · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1728530
13 December 2002 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1718443
16 October 2002 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1727901
11 July 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1644441
29 April 2002 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1610471
9 April 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1603098
1 April 2002 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1476025
13 May 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 169181
29 March 2001 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1466740
25 April 2000 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 816823
27 March 2000 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1420244
14 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 145838
3 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 52597
3 May 1999 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 793539
1 April 1999 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1472962
11 May 1998 Administrative
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1125816
25 March 1998 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1445298
26 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 660519
12 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 48881
12 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 88408
26 November 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 19336
26 November 1997 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1447778
28 March 1997 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1390460
3 July 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 88987
29 May 1996 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1385722
11 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 146815
13 December 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 113120
29 September 1995 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1181030
18 September 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 478003
16 September 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6448
25 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 660518
14 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 140224
1 June 1995 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 873197
26 May 1995 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1183193
2 May 1995 Administrative
Administrative · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 867457
24 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 153042
4 April 1995 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1353725
30 March 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 11156
21 March 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4989
21 March 1995 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1363216
21 February 1995 Administrative
Administrative · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 846462
1 November 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 862160
15 June 1994 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1356682
6 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 660515
19 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 27136
26 April 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1109
3 April 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 94671
18 December 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 18179
18 December 1993 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1353498
3 November 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1148304
26 October 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 76386
15 August 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO STURGEON BAY · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 18113
13 August 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 848270
8 June 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 660513
17 April 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 75730
13 April 1993 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 832628
28 December 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 107097
13 November 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 960612
12 November 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 178306
16 August 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 97753
16 June 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 55848
15 May 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 50132
5 May 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 660500
19 April 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 155018
9 April 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 449673
6 April 1992 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1407060
15 January 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 960873
17 October 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1262677
29 March 1991 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 907159
25 October 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 922563
10 May 1990 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1231723
22 January 1990 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1235016
17 January 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1233005
19 December 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1213217
21 November 1989 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1222090
12 November 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 907983
9 November 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 900290
14 June 1989 Administrative
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1207756
27 March 1989 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1349952
20 March 1989 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1341608
2 February 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1209369
3 November 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1202363
27 October 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1199449
1 April 1988 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1302127
23 March 1988 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 991033
12 February 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1332512
11 February 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1328912
25 November 1987 Administrative
Administrative · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1026467
23 November 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1334225
31 March 1987 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1332614
26 March 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1326380
27 January 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1318532
18 December 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1333904
12 December 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1024132
5 November 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1321814
29 October 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1322903
10 September 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1029094
28 August 1986 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 990607
31 March 1986 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1309170
27 January 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 997296
12 October 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1302698
7 October 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 989271
7 June 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 983740
15 March 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 978471
13 October 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1286809
28 September 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1282217

Deficiency record · 66

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 8 January 2026 Resolved
The integrity of any deck in way of a stairway opening, other than a stair tower, shall be maintained by "A" Class doors at every level. the doors shall be of self closing type. Class "a" fire door to Machinery Space om transverse hallway will not close due to wasted fire gasket material. 46 CFR 92.07-10 (d)(4)- 17 AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 January 2026
Resolution: Crew replaced gasket material and submitted photograph of material sealing the door, video of the door closing properly, and Class Report attesting to their satisfaction of the repair.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 6 July 2025 Resolved
In general, compliance with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping will be considered as satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of the vessel. PSCO was notified on 05 JUL 25 that the subject vessel experienced a grounding on the Saginaw River in the area of/near Essexville, MI. As such, vessel must provide to USCG a report from Class attesting to the structural integrity of the hull and seaworthiness of the vessel. 46 CFR 92.01-10
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 7 July 2025
Resolution: Received class report from ABS stating no damage from grounding.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 20 May 2025 Resolved
Vessels in Great Lakes service must be fitted with anchors, chains, and hawsers in general agreement with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping. Vessel lost its starboard anchor into the waters of Lake Superior. 17a 46 CFR 96.07-5
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2025
Resolution: Received Class Report authorizing vessel to operate for 90 days without the starboard anchor.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 20 June 2023 Resolved
A power driven vessel underway shall exhibit a masthead light forward. Forward masthead light is damaged.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 June 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: ABS verified repairs and cleared the deficiency. Tech Report in documents.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 17 September 2018 Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: Invalid Call Sign.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 October 2018
Resolved 26 October 2018
Resolution: Reviewed VIVS found no AIS errors.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch
Issued 15 October 2015 Resolved
Repair No. 15 cargo hatch aft combing. Combing was damaged by clam shell bucket during off load of Gypsum cargo.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 October 2015
Resolved 16 October 2015
Resolution: Crew from Advanced Boiler, Milwaukee, WI sress relieved damaged area of combing and straighted out steel. Sat hose test was conducted in presence of ABS and Coast Guard Marine Inspectors from MSU Chicago.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Power Unit
Issued 27 August 2015 Resolved
Port control unit is inoperative. Repair system to design standards prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 August 2015
Resolution: Pilot pressure switch found in the OFF position. System is fully operational, deficiency cleared.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 6 August 2015 Resolved
Repair/replace propeller on vessel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 August 2015
Resolved 7 August 2015
Resolution: Attended vessel with ABS Surveyor and witnessed blade replacement (1 of 4 blades) and subsequent tests; all sat.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 30 June 2012 Resolved
Permanently repair and prove proper operation of port ship service generator to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 July 2012
Resolved 6 July 2012
Resolution: Cat tech reps adjusted exciter, ran up genset through all shut-downs & reserse power relay, all tests sat.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 3 May 2012 Resolved
Requirement issued by Sector Sault Ste. Marie to have a damage survey upon completion of cargo offload.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2012
Resolved 3 May 2012
Resolution: Damage survey completed. No damage was observed in the forepeak, BT''''s #1-#4 port and starboard, or the #1 and #2 double bottoms.
Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Valve, Control
Issued 19 March 2012 Resolved
Auxiliary steam boilers are down for maintenance. Prove proper operation of automatic shutdowns for both auxiliary boilers to the satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector prior to operation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 November 2012
Resolution: Attended vessel while moored to CBT dock in Cleveland, ran up & tested all safeties/shutdowns for both aux boilers, all sat.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Cylinder
Issued 19 March 2012 Resolved
Center Ship's Service Diesel Generator suffered a casualty to one of the cylinders. Issued a requirement to prove proper operation of SSDG to the satisfaction of CG Inspector prior to leaving the port of Cleveland. Also required two assist tugs be used if vessel desires to transit the Cuyahoga River in the mean time.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 March 2012
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Capacity
Issued 25 January 2012 Resolved
Do not carry more than 30 person on board the M/V BUFFALO since the lifeboat's capacity is 30 while the COI allows for BUFFALO to carry 31, which is in excess of the lifeboat's carrying capacity.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 March 2012
Resolution: After further review, 46CFR199.640 (d) (1) allows for an aggregate capacity of lifeboats and liferafts to be used to meet the ship''s survival craft requirements. Deficiency was removed.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Markings
Issued 25 January 2012 Resolved
Apply new (fresh) marks and reflective tape to the lifeboat IAW 46CFR199.176.
Due 1 April 2012
Resolved 12 April 2012
Resolution: BUFFALO''s Master provided photographs of freshly applied markings and retro-reflective tape.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Combustion Chamber
Issued 20 October 2010 Resolved
Noted during fireside inspection that the steel casing on the combustion chaber door has eroded. Vessel intends to repair over winter layup. Boiler to remain out of service untill repaired.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 June 2011
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Girder
Issued 13 April 2009 Resolved
Make repairs to structural members identified in CG MSD Sturgeon Bay ltr dtd 13APR09 in #5 stbd ballast tank, #3 cargo hold, #4 cargo hold, and #5 cargo hold.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 June 2010
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 13 April 2009 Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection (COI) has been surrendered and submitted to MSD Sturgeon Bay while the vessel is in a layup status. Prior to returning to commercial service, conduct a satisfactory Coast Guard inspection iaw 46 CFR 91.25 or 46 CFR 91.27 to reactivate the COI.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 June 2010
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Launching/Recovery of Survival Craft
Issued 2 April 2008 Resolved
Lauch lifeboat in the presence of a Coast Guard inspector
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 June 2008
Resolved 24 May 2008
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 2 April 2008 Resolved
Deck line for stability needs to be marked on the port and stbd side of vessel
Due 2 May 2008
Resolved 4 April 2008
Resolution: Deck line marked.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 2 April 2008 Resolved
Repair stbd main deck door on fwd house to make weather tight.
Due 2 May 2008
Resolved 4 April 2008
Resolution: Door adjusted and now weather tight.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 11 December 2007 Resolved
Vessel made contact with pier face on Cuyahoga River resulting in a 24" horizontal fracture on STBD side hull between frames 36 & 37 above waterline. (3 frames forward of plimsol). Fracture in way of ballast tank at the 23ft draft mark.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 December 2007
Resolution: Repairs made to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector and ABS surveyor.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 3 April 2006 Resolved
Perform light load and full load test on lifeboat per 46 CFR 199.45(b). After completing inspect boat and davit. Master to submit written statement attesting to the results via e-mail, fax, or regular mail to MSD Sturgeon Bay.
Due 3 May 2006
Resolved 7 April 2006
Resolution: Master''s verification received. All sat.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship
Issued 3 April 2006 Resolved
Complete the abandon ship drill be launching and operating lifeboat. Master to provide written statement attesting to the results of the drill to MSD Sturgeon Bay.
Due 3 May 2006
Resolved 4 April 2006
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor
Issued 3 April 2006 Resolved
Drop and catch via the break, both forward anchors. Master to fax, e-mail, or mail written statement attesting to a satisfactory test to MSD Sturgeon Bay.
Due 3 May 2006
Resolved 5 April 2006
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Pump
Issued 3 April 2006 Resolved
Install a remote shut down to secure the newly installed generator fuel oil drain tank pump IAW 46CFR95.05-10.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 July 2006
Resolved 27 June 2006
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Pump
Issued 3 April 2006 Resolved
Connect the newly installed generator fuel oil drain tank pump to a pressure switch which activates when the engine rooms fix Halon system is discharged IAW 46CFR95.05-10
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 July 2006
Resolved 27 June 2006
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 3 April 2006 Resolved
Revise and submitted documentation to MSD Sturgeon Bay which reflects the changes made to the vessels machinery automation test procedures, alarm indicators, and new alarm set points IAW 46CFR61.40.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 October 2006
Resolved 31 March 2008
Lifesaving › Lifeboat
Issued 27 January 2004 Resolved
Conduct an abandon ship drill to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector
Due 10 May 2004
Resolved 23 April 2004
Resolution: Conducted sat drill
Lifesaving › Lifeboat
Issued 27 January 2004 Resolved
Obtain one lantern and store it in the lifeboat as per NVIC 2-92 required lifeboat equipment LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lamp (inside)
Due 25 April 2004
Resolved 23 April 2004
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 27 January 2004 Resolved
Prove proper operation of fantail emergency lighting
Due 25 March 2004
Resolved 25 March 2004
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 27 January 2004 Resolved
Replace one fire hose
Due 25 March 2004
Resolved 25 March 2004
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 27 January 2004 Resolved
Properly mount general alarm by tunnel gate #10. (completed prior to completion of the inspection) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: general alarm
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 29 March 2004
Resolved 29 March 2004
Stability › Watertight Integrity
Issued 27 January 2004 Resolved
Prove proper operation of #12 hopper seal. (completed prior to completion of the inspection) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: hopper seal
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 29 March 2004
Resolved 29 March 2004
Electrical
Issued 13 January 2003 Resolved
Prove satisfactory operation of the CP wrong direction audio alarm in the pilot house.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 April 2003
Resolved 23 April 2003
Resolution: witnessed sat ops audio alarm, repaired faulty switch.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 13 January 2003 Resolved
Repair or replace 2 heat sensors for Aft Paint locker and prove satiafactory operation of aft paint locker fixed CO2 system prior to departure from Toledo, Ohio, "old" Interlake Dock. Additionally, reweigh the E-Gen CO2 bottle, Aft Paint locker CO2 bottle, and 3 Main Bank Halon bottles (as marked)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 April 2003
Resolved 24 April 2003
Resolution: Witnessed weighing of 3 Halon bottles, e-gen rm CO2 bottle, Aft paint locker CO2 bottle, and sat test of aft paint locker fixed CO2 system by servicing Vendor, Panther System technologies.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat
Issued 13 January 2003 Resolved
Conduct an abandon ship drill to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector
Due 31 May 2003
Resolved 30 May 2003
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory lifeboat drill
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 13 January 2003 Resolved
Replace 4 fire hoses.
Due 30 April 2003
Resolved 23 April 2003
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 13 January 2003 Resolved
Replace burned out light on deck stbd side fwd by hold #5
Due 23 April 2003
Resolved 23 April 2003
Electrical › Lighting (emergency)
Issued 13 January 2003 Resolved
Replace all burned out E-lights on the fantail.
Due 23 April 2003
Resolved 23 April 2003
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency)
Issued 13 January 2003 Resolved
Prove proper operation of [name withheld] wrong direction alarm
Due 23 April 2003
Resolved 23 April 2003
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances
Issued 13 January 2003 Resolved
Conduct weight test of lifeboat davits/ falls. Test can be conducted by filling boat to water fill mark. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Falls
Due 4 August 2003
Resolved 4 August 2003
Resolution: Conducted weight test of vessel''s lifeboat.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 30 December 2002 Resolved
Remove temporary steel/cement box patch in #4 port ballast tank and make permanent repairs at next credit drydocking, or if vessel is drydocked for any reason. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bottom Plating
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2003
Resolved 23 April 2003
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 13 December 2002 Resolved
Submit repair proposal to [name withheld] for approval and make repairs to address 6 inch crack noted in #6 void, in way of frame 72 to 73, outboard of keelson prior to vessel departing Bay Ship Yard. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bottom Plating
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 December 2002
Resolved 14 December 2002
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 13 December 2002 Resolved
Remove all temporary steel/cement box patches (3) in #6 void and make permanent repairs prior to vessel receiving credit for Dry-Dock Examination. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bottom Plating
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2004
Resolved 23 April 2003
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks
Issued 1 April 2002 Resolved
CG835 Prove proper operation of #39, 34, 33, 27, 7 and 6 hopper gate inflatable seals.
Due 1 May 2002
Resolved 26 April 2002
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 1 April 2002 Resolved
CG835 Prove proper operation of FWD emergency lighting in tunnel and forepeak. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lighting Fixture
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 2002
Resolved 26 April 2002
Lifesaving
Issued 27 March 2000 Resolved
Conduct abandonship drill and exercise starboard lifeboat in presence of USCG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 March 2000
Resolved 27 March 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 25 March 1998 Resolved
CONDUCT BOAT DRILL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 1998
Resolved 4 May 1998
Navigation
Issued 25 March 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED COMPASS DEVIATION TABLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 1998
Resolved 4 May 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 25 March 1998 Resolved
REPLACE FADED FIRE CONTROL PLAN ON BRIDGE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 1998
Resolved 4 May 1998
Navigation
Issued 4 April 1995 Resolved
REPAIR AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF INOP PORT INDICATOR ON NAVIGATION LIGHTING PANEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1995
Resolved 4 April 1995
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 March 1995 Resolved
REPAIR TOP TWO FEET OF DAMAGED AFTER MAST AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF ALLATTACHMENTS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT OCMI.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 March 1995
Resolved 21 March 1995
Engineering
Issued 1 November 1994 Resolved
Conduct hydro test on aux boilers not later than next scheduled drydocking.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 November 1994
Resolved 1 November 1994
Construction/Loadline
Issued 13 April 1993 Resolved
Non-metallic expansion joint for ballast system (stbd after joint in engineroom)is not marked with date of manufacture. Owner cannot document date of manufacture. Joint installed 1986.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 May 1993
Resolved 26 May 1993
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 November 1989 Resolved
SOUND #4 AN #5 STBD BALLAST TANKS DAILY. RECORD SOUNDINGS IN OFFICIAL LOG BOOK UNTILL LAYUP.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 November 1989
Resolved 21 November 1989
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 November 1989 Resolved
MAKE #5 STBD BALLST TANK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY COGNIZANT OCMI AT LAYUP IN 1990 FOR REEVALUATION FOR PERMENANT REPAIRS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 November 1989
Resolved 21 November 1989
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 November 1989 Resolved
MAKE WEEKLY VISUAL INSPECTIO OF AREA OF REPAIR IN #5 STBD BALLAST TANK AND LOF RESULTS IN OFFICIAL LOG BOOK. IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY COGNIZANT [name withheld] OF SHELL PLATING OR ANY REPAIRS TO TANK STRENGTH MEMBERS CHANGES
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 November 1989
Resolved 21 November 1989
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 November 1989 Resolved
MAKE #5 STBD BALLAST TANK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY COGNIZANT OCMI NOT LATER THAN 20DEC89.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 November 1989
Resolved 21 November 1989
Construction/Loadline
Issued 12 November 1989 Resolved
H2-EFFECT PERMANENT REPAIRS TO BOTH NOS. 4&5 STBD BALLAST TANKS IN WAY OF GROUNDING DAMAGE (SET-UP TRANVERSE BULKHEAD, UPSET BOTTOM LONGS AND DISTORTED LONGITUDINAL GIRDER AND DEEP WEBS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 November 1989
Resolved 12 November 1989
Construction/Loadline
Issued 12 November 1989 Resolved
H1-EFFECT TEMPORARY REPAIRS IN WAY OF GROUNDING DAMAGE (DISTORTED LONGI- TUDINAL GIRDER AND TRANVERSE WEB FRAMES & ASSOCIATED FRACTURED WELDS) #5 STBD BALLAST TANK NLT 20 NOV 89.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 November 1989
Resolved 12 November 1989
Documentation
Issued 20 March 1989 Resolved
CARGO GEAR SHALL NOT BE UTILIZED FOR CARGO TRANSFER UNTIL VESSEL HAS A VALID CARGO GEAR CERTIFICATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 March 1989
Resolved 20 March 1989
Lifesaving
Issued 20 March 1989 Resolved
CONDUCT LIFEBOAT WEIGHT TEST TO THE SATISFACTION OF COGNIZANT USCG OCMI NOT LATER THAN 15APR89.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 March 1989
Resolved 20 March 1989
Engineering
Issued 12 December 1986 Resolved
RENEW INBOARD SAFETY VALVE ON PORT AUX BOILER AND PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION NOT LATER THAN 22DEC86. BOILER MAY BE OPERATED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 December 1986
Resolved 12 December 1986
Engineering
Issued 5 November 1986 Resolved
PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF PORT AUX. BOILER INBOARD SAFETY VALVE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 November 1986
Resolved 5 November 1986
Engineering
Issued 5 November 1986 Resolved
PROVE OPERATION OF LOW WATER AND LOWER LOW WATER SHUTDOWN AND ALARM ON PORT AUX. BOILER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 November 1986
Resolved 5 November 1986
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1986 Resolved
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM FOR KEEPING CHARTS UPDATED USING NTM AND LNTM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 March 1986
Resolved 31 March 1986

Casualty record · 20

12 December 1997Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 48881
13 May 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3235920
11 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2107182
12 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2508227
11 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2556882
8 August 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3037317
20 October 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3349455
19 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3367004
30 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4364685
13 July 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4377690
2 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4398662
24 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4445129
27 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4509341
18 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4571785
20 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4574039
22 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4731303
4 September 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 5781237
21 October 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5747608
3 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 5929893
16 August 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6068621
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

BUFFALO (1997–2016). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.