Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 3 June 2026.
Inspection history · 17
3 June 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8390218
11 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8157345
8 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8131395
20 February 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7868311
29 March 2023
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7659407
20 March 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7655504
15 February 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7629548
30 November 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7359219
4 November 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7090465
28 October 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7086008
5 February 2020
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6903114
30 October 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6845912
2 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6554258
12 March 2018
Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6370092
9 March 2018
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6369034
24 October 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6288803
3 August 2016
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5956799
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of recovery of life saving appliances
Issued 15 February 2023
Resolved
A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must carry at least one rescue boat unless the cognizant OCMI determines that: The vessel is sufficiently maneuverable, arranged, and equipped to allow the crew to recover a helpless person from the water. Vessel's rescue platform when deployed over the side was angled inward which minimizes effective recovery area for crew member trying to recover a person from the water. Vessel to install vertical stanchions to the side of the hull to improve rescue platform angle when deployed over the side within 30 days.
46 CFR 180.210(a)(1)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2023
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: MSD LAF recd objective evidence (photo) of appropriately deployed and operational rescue platform.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 15 February 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels must carry adequate and up-to-date Coast Pilots and Light Lists. Vessel had out of date Coast Pilot and Light List on board. Vessel to obtain current Coast Pilot & Light List within 30 days.
46 CFR 185.20-35(c)(d)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2023
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: MSD LAF recd objective evidence (photos) of current 2023 Coast Pilot and Light List onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 15 February 2023
Resolved
Standby vessels must have, at least, the following equipment: MI emailed vessel rep with all required Standby Vessel Endorsement equipment. Vessel rep to provide satisfactory objective evidence of required equipment or request endorsement be removed from COI.
33 CFR 143.405(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: MSD LAF recd objective evidence (photos) of required and available standby equipment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 November 2021
Resolved
Wiring joints and splices shall be mechanically secure and made in junction boxes. Marine inspector shall examine spaces to see no accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. Several dead end wires as well as hydraulic oil was observed in operating station.
46 CFR 183.05-50(b)
46 CFR 176.25-50
OLD T
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 December 2021
Resolution: Inspection team cleared on def check. Vessel rep submitted photos of rectification.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 30 November 2021
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection of certification, examination of condition of exterior of hull to take place at the satisfaction of the marine inspector. A large crack, allowing ingress of water, was observed on the stern rub rail.
46 CFR 176.25-5(a)
OLD T
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 December 2021
Resolved 2 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted photos of repaired crack.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 November 2021
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Guard on Port Generator was missing.
46 CFR 177.35-15
OLD T
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 December 2021
Resolved 1 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted a photo with a new protective guard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and reinspection 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. Vessels on deck hydraulic steering ram was missing securing devices on each of the rams securing pins, preventing the accidental backing out of the pins. Vessel shall replace secure devices prior to departure. 46 CFR 176.25-35
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed cotter pins in each of the required sections on the vessel steering ram.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, reinspection and at every other vessel inspection the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. During inspection, life float rack bars installed to prevent shifting were installed too tight, preventing the ability for the life floats to float free in an emergency situation. Vessel shall loosen rack bars to allow for proper installation prior to departure. 46 CFR 176.25-50(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel cut out and rewelded bars allowing lifefloats to float freely if needed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and reinspection the marine inspector shall examine the bilges and other spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. During inspection, vessel ventilation above stove was observed missing grease screen and had excessive accumulation of grease buildup around vent area/fan. Note that this was a deficiency identified during last years annual inspection conducted by MSU Morgan City. Vessel shall clean and replace ventilation screen prior to departure. 46 CFR 176.25-50(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel cleaned grease from area and replaced vent screen.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergenct exits shall be marked on both sides using at least 1-inch letters: Emergency Exit, Keep Clear unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the [name withheld] hatch leading from the engine room onto the main deck was not permanently marked on both sides. Vessel shall permanently mark Emergency Exit, Keep Clear in 1-inch letters on both sides of the escape hatch. 46 CFR 185.30-15(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel applied proper marking to vessel escape hatch.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. The vessels chart for area of operation was printed on October 10, 2020, updated up to week 40/20 and did not contain any chart corrections, nor were chart corrections being performed onboard. Vessel shall ensure charts are kept corrected/reviewed for corrections upon LNM release, for intended area(s) of operation. Vessel company shall ensure any updates are performed prior to departure and throughout the validity of the COI. 46 CFR 184.420
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel ensured all charts onboard for intended voyage were corrected/updated.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
Each Class 1 door on a vessel in ocean service must be designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth from the sill of the door to the margin line but in no case less than 10 ft. (3.05 meters). The material condition of the knife edge near the bottom was wasted away and small holes were visible located on the main deck cabin watertight door knife edge. Vessel made temporary repair using epoxy to seal the knife edge. Vessel shall make permanent repairs to the main deck cabin watertight door knife edge to ensure watertight integrity within 14 days. 46 CFR 170.270(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel cropped and renewed with good metal area of concern.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and reinspection the marine inspector shall examine the bilges and other spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. Dryer exhaust hose was torn, allowing accumulation of lint into the space and in vicinity of the engine exhaust. Vessel shall repair dryer exhaust hose prior to departure. 46 CFR 176.25-50(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel cut back damaged area on vent hose and re-attached/secured hose properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
Standby vessels must have, at least, the following equipment: A fire monitor with a minimum flow rate of, at least, 500 gallons per minute. The material condition of the fire monitor pump while in operation was unsatisfactory as it leaks excessive water in the bilge while in operation. The vessel does not have a storage tank for waste oil, thus causing a potential pollution hazard to remove accumulated oil and water from the bilge. Vessel shall make permanent repairs to fire monitor pump so as to not leak excessively into the bilge. Vessel is not authorized to act in a standby
vessel until permanent repairs are made. 33 CFR 143.405(a)(12)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel had service technician come onboard and completed a repacking of the pump packing gland which prevented leakage.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
Standby vessels must have, at least, the following equipment: A fire monitor with a minimum flow rate of, at least, 500 gallons per minute. The material condition of the fire monitor piping located in the laundry room is corroded in a small section of the pipe just before it exits the space. Vessel shall make permanent repairs to fire monitor piping located in the laundry room just before exiting the space. Vessel not authorized to act in a standby vessel service until permanent repairs are made. 33 CFR 143.405(a)(12)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel cleaned area and it was determined area of corrosion was only salt water indicative from a previous repair made adjacent to suspected area.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 28 October 2020
Resolved
Hatches exposed to the weather must be watertight. Main deck hatch would not properly close and seal. Vessel shall make main deck hatch watertight and seal properly. 46 CFR 171.124(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel crew adjusted main deck hatch that allowed it to properly close and seal to ensure watertight integrity.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 October 2019
Resolved
All electrical equipment shall be so constructed so uninsulated parts cannot be inadvertently touched. Distribution panel in the machinery space had large opening with direct access to uninsulated parts. 46 CFR 183.10-10(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 5 November 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 30 October 2019
Resolved
Bilges and other spaces must not have accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. Bilges were found to have significant oily water accumulation. 46 CFR 176.25-50(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 5 November 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 October 2019
Resolved
Bilges and other spaces must not have accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. Galley vent hood had excess cooking oil caked into the fan and electrical equipment located within it. 46 CFR 176.25-50(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 5 November 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 October 2019
Resolved
Where liquid level indicating gages are installed on diesel fuel tanks, they shall be of heat resistant materials. Fuel tank sight glass is made of warped plastic. 46 CFR 182.20-25(5)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 5 November 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 30 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel shall be fitted with ground tackle. Vessel's onboard anchors were seized and not serviceable with inaccessible anchor line. 46 CFR 184.10-1(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 5 November 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 30 October 2019
Resolved
A power driven vessels shall exhibit sidelights. Port side light bulb was extinguished. 33 CFR 83.23
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 30 October 2019
Resolved
A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position required to hold a MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. The Master's medical certificate was expired. 46 CFR 15.401(c)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 November 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Vessels draft exceeds the limitations of the stability letter.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 24 October 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Removed all rig water from ballast tanks 2 port and 2 stbd, removed half the rig water from fwd peak void. Vessel draft fwd and aft withing restrictions of stability letter.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › A Class Division Penetrations
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Cable penetrations on the engine room overhead were missing packing to prevent fire, smoke or flooding.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 10 November 2017
Resolved 9 November 2017
Resolution: Installed packing.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Back up power to navigation equipment was improperly wired to the charger not the battery. Vessels navigation equipment and radios did not have back up power.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 24 October 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Replaced battery, tested all required nav equipment with generators off line with sat results.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Manifold
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
AFT engine room bilge suction pipe from manifold was missing.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 October 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Installed new bilge piping and strainer, tested sat
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Missing drip shield on the charger in the engine room.
Due 10 November 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Installed drip shield on the charger in the engine room.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 3 August 2016
Resolved
Mount for the fire monitor fire pump is deteriorating. Additionally, the horizontal stiffener has experienced significant corrosion. To be replaced at the next dry dock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 April 2018
Resolved 24 October 2017
Resolution: Inspected new mounts. Cleared deficiency.