Records from 1981 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 1 June 2023.
Inspection history · 54
1 June 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7706930
12 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7504015
18 May 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7199890
16 April 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6939994
13 January 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6888033
15 January 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6610402
7 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6408224
5 February 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6349938
14 November 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6040391
8 August 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5965754
16 November 2015
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5764784
3 January 2012
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4218948
30 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4217669
12 October 2010
Hull Examination · Cargo Tank Internal · Re-Inspection · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3868260
16 September 2008
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3325348
18 August 2008
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3299347
8 May 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3201812
5 October 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3073436
10 November 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2532590
5 August 2005
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2452519
12 November 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2239831
27 October 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2229851
23 July 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2142492
19 June 2003
Inclining Experiment · Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1821358
9 August 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1658826
23 May 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1619880
15 June 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1441893
2 August 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1417108
24 July 2000
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1455891
9 June 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1424785
6 July 1998
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1430570
20 August 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1368362
3 July 1996
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1394587
18 July 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1459954
2 August 1994
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440835
28 July 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 844747
28 August 1992
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 962651
11 March 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1256921
14 January 1992
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 956586
14 January 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1224270
6 July 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 925835
24 January 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1220410
30 January 1989
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1213746
4 April 1988
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1030759
15 September 1987
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1010377
6 April 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1320638
10 April 1986
COI Inspection · Credit Drydock
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 999294
4 October 1985
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1299769
12 October 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1282304
21 May 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1280487
26 May 1983
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 965373
9 August 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 966045
1 February 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 964683
24 August 1981
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1277199
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 12 July 2022
Resolved
The minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 60psi. Fire pump pressure locally at the pump was only 38psi. Replace gauge or ensure pump meets requirements.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 July 2022
Resolution: Crew installed new gauge and tested pump sat to 68 psi.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 12 July 2022
Resolved
47 CFR 80. 1005; 47 CFR 80.59. Vessel must carry endorsement while subject to Bridge to Bridge Act. A technician must provide valid FCC Saftey Radiotelephony Certificate. Bridge to Bridge Cert and Radiotelephony Cert were both expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 15 July 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 July 2022
Resolved
Each generator must be designed for an ambient temp of 50 deg celsius or derated to 80% output. The installed gens were rated for 40 deg celsius and not derated. Conduct load analysis to ensure equipment meets generator rating.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 July 2022
Resolution: Conducted plan review for Gensets and overcurrent protection, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 12 July 2022
Resolved
Pressure vessel gauge shall be no less than 1.2 times nor more than 2 times the pressure which the relieving device is set to function. Gauge is only capable of 200 PSI reading and relieving device is set to 200 PSI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 July 2022
Resolution: Replaced with proper gauge.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 18 May 2021
Resolved
Updated charts required for areas of operation. Charts onboard not updated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 May 2021
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: Updated Charts onboard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 18 May 2021
Resolved
Electrical hazards shall be minimized. Ground present on indicator located on the switch board.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 May 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Rewired stern light, Repalced auto pilot and PA. Ground no longer present.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 16 April 2020
Resolved
This vessel is equipped with ventilation closures for the machinery space. The closures were found inoperable. Vessel shall correct prior to departure from Southwest Shipyard- Brady Island.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 May 2020
Resolution: Received pictures from Port Engineer.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 16 April 2020
Resolved
All recepticals exposed to the weather shall be watertight. Receptical on the back side of the pilot house was missing the cover for the plug.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 May 2020
Resolution: Provided a cover.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 15 January 2019
Resolved
Watertight doors must operate as intended. VSL watertight door located on main deck does not close correctly. VSL must adjust door for proper operation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 January 2019
Resolution: Vsl rep provided photo of door sealing surfaces and dogs properly closed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 January 2019
Resolved
Exhaust surfaces which reach in excess of 150 degrees must be covered. Exhaust lagging at the bottom of the engineering spaces ladder was broken exposing hot exhaust piping. This was an issue identified during previous inspections and has not been corrected.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 January 2019
Resolution: Vsl rep provided picture of repaired lagging.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 January 2019
Resolved
Waterlight batteries are required to be replaced iaw manufacture recommendation. VSL waterlight battery is expired. VSL must provide appropriate serviceable battery.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 January 2019
Resolution: Vsl provided picture of new batteries for water lights.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 January 2019
Resolved
Pressure relief valves are required to be inspected and certified every five years. Pressure relief valve's inspection on air receiver last tested in April of 2013.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 31 January 2019
Resolution: Received photographic evidence showing a new pressure relief valve installed on the air receiver.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 16 November 2015
Resolved
vessel had not updated it's charts since august, required vessel rep to provide updated charts and notice to mariners.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2015
Resolution: Vessel rep provided proof of chart corrections via both pictures and corrections log.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Waste Management Plan
Issued 16 November 2015
Resolved
vessel waste managment plan included the old marpol 5 placard, required vessel rep to update discharge requirments to reflect current regulations.
Due 16 December 2015
Resolved 16 November 2015
Resolution: vessel rep printed out correct version from company SMS and ammended it to reflect vessel particulars prior to departure of CGMI.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs
Issued 16 November 2015
Resolved
vessel's emergency escape from the accomodations space was not labeled, required vessel rep to lable the emergency escape.
Due 23 November 2015
Resolved 17 November 2015
Resolution: vessel rep provided picture showing labled escape route.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 16 September 2008
Resolved
Emergency lighting not functional due to connection with dead battery. Corrected on the spot, battery replaced.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 September 2008
Resolution: Corrected on the spot, battery replaced.
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Steps
Issued 16 September 2008
Resolved
Rescue platform not stenciled with the name of the vessel, corrected on the spot.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 September 2008
Resolved 16 September 2008
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 18 August 2008
Resolved
20 inch crack on the bottom edge of the potable water tank attached to the aft engine room bulkhead. Recurring crack at the same place- the tank is mounted at the top of the ballast water void just aft of the engine room.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 August 2008
Resolution: Crack on the bottom of the potable water tank welded and gussets put in place.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 18 August 2008
Resolved
Two small pinholes on forward transverse bulkhead of lazaret on the port side.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 August 2008
Resolution: Clad-welded.
Communications › Radio Communications › Satellite Communications Capability
Issued 12 November 2004
Resolved
Vessel's route restricted to 200NM until NAVTEX installed onboard.
Due 12 November 2004
Resolved 29 August 2007
Resolution: NAVTEX installed onboard and working properly.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Camshaft
Issued 27 October 2004
Resolved
Install engine tachometer's for each main in the engineroom and bridge IAW 46 CFR 182.410 (b).
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 November 2004
Resolved 12 November 2004
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Relative Motion Plotting Equipment
Issued 27 October 2004
Resolved
Install rudder indicators on bridge IAW 46 CFR 182.610(f) (1) (2).
Due 27 December 2004
Resolved 12 November 2004
Communications › Radio Communications › Satellite Communications Capability
Issued 27 October 2004
Resolved
Install NAVTEX reciever, vessel is restricted to 200nm until equipment is installed.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 October 2004
Resolved 12 November 2004
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 23 September 2003
Resolved
Provide Bridge to Bridge Radio Certificate. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bridge to Bridge Radio Certificate
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 1 October 2003
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering › Conducted IAW Vessel Transfer Procedures
Issued 23 September 2003
Resolved
Provide fuel transfer procedures at each fuel transfer pump control station.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 1 October 2003
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 23 September 2003
Resolved
Renew Bridge watertight door gasket.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 1 October 2003
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 23 September 2003
Resolved
Adjust Engine Room watertight door.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 1 October 2003
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 23 September 2003
Resolved
Provide sealing grommets for aft superstructure stuffing tubes.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 1 October 2003
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 23 September 2003
Resolved
Make repairs to steering pumps operating lights on steering control panel. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Control Panel
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 1 October 2003
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 23 September 2003
Resolved
Make repairs to ship's horn.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 1 October 2003
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 23 September 2003
Resolved
Provide Not Under Command lights.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 1 October 2003