Inspection history · 98
10 August 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5970547
6 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5848670
14 September 2015
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5718279
15 April 2015
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5103744
24 March 2015
Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5089657
12 March 2015
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5083307
13 February 2015
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5069096
18 September 2014
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4990434
30 June 2014
Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4905542
9 August 2013
MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4679690
20 November 2012
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4487620
23 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4470757
15 August 2012
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4431262
14 February 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4244119
12 February 2012
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4243185
14 September 2011
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4145843
8 September 2011
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4142983
24 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4125722
24 August 2011
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Permit to Proceed
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4131912
28 July 2011
Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4093554
15 June 2010
MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3730549
8 April 2009
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3448531
19 March 2009
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3436181
14 February 2009
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3418131
26 March 2008
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3171140
24 March 2008
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3172137
13 November 2007
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3097768
12 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3099693
25 May 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2940135
12 May 2006
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629255
4 April 2005
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2324595
11 March 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2022512
30 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996608
25 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1780470
20 August 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1664046
18 June 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1632442
25 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1362242
5 April 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1062395
28 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 480537
25 April 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1384432
22 June 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1190456
10 June 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1410124
1 April 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1122518
13 March 1999
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 808229
12 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181222
8 September 1998
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 802598
28 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 113629
28 July 1998
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 795828
11 May 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1125818
5 May 1998
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 790384
13 May 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1102492
10 May 1996
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1456362
13 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 464446
5 January 1996
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 878779
29 December 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1435701
22 December 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1183730
22 November 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1371221
2 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 489352
2 February 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 833868
7 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 487103
7 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 475956
6 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 520534
2 December 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 849781
10 August 1993
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 825867
10 August 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 844184
15 January 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 831357
11 September 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 940202
13 July 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 945651
3 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 481284
16 December 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1266118
22 March 1991
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1211299
21 March 1991
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 931869
8 March 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 497701
13 February 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 906070
14 September 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 506343
25 January 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1223852
30 November 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 448153
12 October 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1341517
17 May 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 897211
3 February 1989
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1344720
25 August 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 511984
26 January 1988
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1017885
26 January 1988
Administrative
Administrative · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1325366
23 November 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 491855
21 April 1987
Administrative
Administrative · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1013841
6 April 1987
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1021221
20 January 1987
Administrative
Administrative · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1317592
5 September 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 514165
5 February 1986
Credit Drydock · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 985669
20 December 1985
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1307424
16 September 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CINCINNATI · Activity 456784
16 September 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CINCINNATI · Activity 1300674
5 July 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 440193
17 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 980905
14 February 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 972287
31 January 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1279983
8 December 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1276932
22 January 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1271734
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Double Hull
Issued 24 March 2015
Resolved
Barge has 12' verticle fracture #2 port double bottom requires permanent repair prior to cargo ops. 46CFR32.60
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 May 2015
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 13 February 2015
Resolved
4" fractured vertical weld in the bow rake on the STBD bilge knuckle with an approximate 0 - 0.5" inset across a 1' span, approximately 15' aft of the timber head. Vessel to make temporary repairs in our zone prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 March 2015
Resolution: Fracture welded and tested sat.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 18 September 2014
Resolved
Shipyard found inset on bottom plate. Barge to have 2'X2' insert cropped and renewed to satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 September 2014
Resolved 18 September 2014
Resolution: Cropped and renewed 2''X2'' section of bottom plate, witnessed satisfactory repair and air test at 1 PSI.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 9 August 2013
Resolved
Crop & renew damaged deck gunnel sections on port & starboard #3 void tanks.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 September 2013
Resolved 15 August 2013
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory air/soap test of new inserts.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 12 February 2012
Resolved
Cargo leak discovered between #2 and #3 cargo tanks while discharging.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 March 2012
Resolved 14 February 2012
Resolution: Vessel has made repairs to cargo tank by gauging and drill stopping bulkhead air tested to 1 lbs satisfactory .
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
There is a 1/2"x1/2" stress crack on the starboard side in the forward rake.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 September 2011
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 April 2009
Resolution: Conducted repair check. Examined welds and witnessed satisfactory air test of 2''x2''x3/8" section of side shell in way of #2 wing void.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 14 February 2009
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to the holed port bow transition knuckle.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2009
Resolved 19 March 2009
Resolution: Examined welds and witnessed satisfactory air test of 10''x5''x1/2" section of bow transition knuckle, port side.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 27 March 2008
Resolved
During annual inspection located a 1/2" puncture through the bottom plating of of the #2 port wing void. Puncture located under the cargo tank at the intersection of the bottom plating and the #12 frame approximatly 12' inboard from side plate.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 April 2008
Resolved 27 March 2008
Resolution: An 18" by 18" insert was inserted in the bottom plate. Observed air test, all sat.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 13 November 2007
Resolved
Repair or Replace 2FT x 2FT insert in void # 4 AFT APROX 8FT Inboard under the cargo tank. The insert has 2 small holes in the weld seam. After lightering VSL is not to conduct cargo operations until repairs are made. VSL will be going to National maintenance in Kenner LA for repairs.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 November 2007
Resolved 19 November 2007
Documentation › Manifests/Lists
Issued 11 March 2004
Resolved
Install closed gauging devices or have cargoes requiring closed or restricted gauging removed from the cargo list.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2004
Resolution: Deleted ACN, BTC, EDC, MMM
Construction/Loadline
Issued 13 March 1999
Resolved
MAKE PERM & PROPER REPAIRS TO DAMAGE IWO PORT BOW CORNER & #2 PORT WING VOID TO SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO LOADING CARGO.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 March 1999
Resolved 13 March 1999
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 July 1998
Resolved
DRYDOCK THE VESSEL AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION; EFFECT PERMANENT REPAIRS TO DAMAGE IN WAY OF THE FORWARD RAKE, SIDE SHELL, BOTTOM AND MAIN DECK PLATING, AND ASSOCIATED INTERNAL FRAMING TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO LOADING THE NEXT CARGO.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 July 1998
Resolved 28 July 1998
Deck/Cargo
Issued 22 December 1995
Resolved
Repair steam valve reach rod and packing gland on #2 port void. System is not to be activated until valve is repaired.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 December 1995
Resolved 29 December 1995
Deck/Cargo
Issued 22 November 1995
Resolved
Repair steam valve reach rod and packing gland on #2 port wing void._x001C_ System is not to be activated until valve is repaired._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 November 1995
Resolved 22 November 1995
Construction/Loadline
Issued 13 February 1991
Resolved
GAS-FREE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL STRUCTURAL INSPECTION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 February 1991
Resolved 13 February 1991
Deck/Cargo
Issued 17 May 1989
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE CARGO TANK CLOSED GAUGING SYSTEM (ALL CARGO TANKS #1 THRU 3). VESSEL IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO CARRY ANY SPECIFIED DANGEROUSCARGOES REQUIRING RESTRICTED OR CLOSED GAUGING SYSTEMS IN ANY CARGO TANK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 May 1989
Resolved 17 May 1989
Deck/Cargo
Issued 3 February 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE A CLOSED GAUGE SYSTEM FOR THE #3 CARGO TANK PRIOR TO LOADING A RESTRICTED OR CLOSED GAUGE CARGO BUT NOT LATER THAN 03MAR89.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 February 1989
Resolved 3 February 1989
Deck/Cargo
Issued 3 February 1989
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE #1 CARGO TANK CLOSED GAUGE SYSTEM PRIOR TO LOADING A RESTRICTED OR CLOSED GAUGE CARGO BUT IN NO CASE LATER THAN 03 MAR 89.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 February 1989
Resolved 3 February 1989
Deck/Cargo
Issued 3 February 1989
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE #2 CARGO TANK CLOSED GAUGE SYSTEM PRIOR TO LOADING A RESTRICTED OR CLOSED GAUGE CARGO BUT NOT LATER THAN 03MAR89.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 February 1989
Resolved 3 February 1989
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 September 1985
Resolved
REPAIR THE BROKEN DOG ON NO. 3 CARGO TANK HATCH.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 September 1985
Resolved 16 September 1985
Documentation
Issued 16 September 1985
Resolved
CHANGE THE VESSEL'S CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION TO REFLECT THE CURRENT VESSEL OPERATOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 September 1985
Resolved 16 September 1985
Deck/Cargo
Issued 16 September 1985
Resolved
REPAINT/RELABEL "DANGER KEEP OUT" ON ALL CARGO TANK ACCESS OPENINGS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 September 1985
Resolved 16 September 1985
Deck/Cargo
Issued 16 September 1985
Resolved
PROVIDE A PIPING DIAGRAM FOR THE TRANSFER PROCEDURES. THIS ITEM IS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED PRIOR TO LOADING NEXT VESSEL CARGO OR THE DATE OF COMPLIANCE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 September 1985
Resolved 16 September 1985
Deck/Cargo
Issued 16 September 1985
Resolved
REPAIR THE HINGE ON NO. 1 CARGO TANK ULLAGE OPENING COVER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 September 1985
Resolved 16 September 1985
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 September 1985
Resolved
REPLACE MISSING BOLTS IN BUTTERWORTH PLATES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 September 1985
Resolved 16 September 1985