Records from 1983 to 2021. Most recent: inspection, 6 May 2021.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Inspection history · 34
6 May 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7190584
30 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6845343
8 August 2019
Deficiency Check · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6777193
9 December 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3377008
15 October 2008
Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3349975
29 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3310228
12 May 2008
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3248006
17 July 2007
COI Inspection · Commercial Dive Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2997105
22 June 2006
Internal Structural Exam · Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2803693
7 October 2005
Damage Survey · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2509238
12 August 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2190978
15 May 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1957074
29 April 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1782241
17 July 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1483038
5 October 2001
Hull Examination · Construction Oversight · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1384908
18 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1132110
20 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 789895
8 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1118039
6 August 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1118101
22 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1417928
30 June 1995
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1387806
10 May 1993
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 827662
12 February 1992
Re-Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1269313
17 April 1991
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1222934
5 April 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1234304
21 April 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1203888
13 April 1989
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 891067
21 July 1988
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1035363
13 April 1988
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1347989
9 July 1987
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1024346
18 April 1986
COI Inspection · Credit Drydock
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1298422
24 January 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1287099
30 January 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 972423
16 December 1983
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 970836
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Condition assessment scheme
Issued 6 May 2021
Resolved
The oil record book part I shall be copleted on each occasion, on a tank to tank basis if appropriate whenever collection and displsal of oil residues takes place. PSCO observed weekly sondings not being conducted in oil record book.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 May 2021
Resolution: Conducted traing on the proper ORB entry proceedures.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
11110 - Stowage and Provision of liferafts - After any survey of the ship under Article 24 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structure, equipment, arrangements, material, or scantlins covered by the survey. PSCOS observed wastage to the liferaft cradle on the port side.
ICLL 2005 Cons. Article 15
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 13 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel replaced wasted components with new metal.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
03107 - Doors - The means for securing weathertightness shall ensure that the tightness be maintained in any sea condition. Weathertight door exiting the laundry space was missing a rubber gasket.
ICLL 2005 Cons. Annex 1 Reg. 16.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 13 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel replaced worn components with new gaskets.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
14503 - Garbage Management Plan - Every ship 400 gross tons and above shall carry a garbage management plan. Such plan shall be developed by the organization and written in the working language of the crew. Ship could not provide garbage management plan approved by flag.
MARPOL 73/78 2011 Cons ANNEX V Reg. 10.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2019
Resolved 30 October 2019
Resolution: MSU Houma in receipt of valid Garbage Managment Plan, approved by Flag.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
14101 - Control of Discharge - Discharge containment required by 33 CFR 155.320 is in place and provides the required capacity. Ships fixed fuel oil containment is missing plugs in numerous areas and has equipment stored within the containment that reduces the capacity for containment.
33 CFR 156.120(n)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 13 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed scupper plugs into fuel containments.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
01209 - Manning specified by the minimum safe - All ships shall be sufficiently and efficiently manned. Ships minimum safe manning document states a lifeboatman shall be available for every 2 liferafts. PSCO observed only 01 credentialed lifeboatman onboard. 74 SOLAS 2014 Cons. V REG 14.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 13 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel added additional qualified persons to meet the minimum safe management standards.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Freeboard marks
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
03102 - Freeboard Marks - The deck line shall be marked amidships on each of the ship. Ships deck line was not marked nor was it permanently affixed to the hull of the ship. ICLL 2005 Consolidated Annex I Regulation 4.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2019
Resolved 30 October 2019
Resolution: MSU Houma in receipt of photographs and flag approval of deck line mark.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
01117 - International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) - After any survey of the ship, no change shall be made to equipment. PSCOs discovered that the IOPP form A denotes a MEPC.60(33) as the equipped oil content meter. Ship is currently equipped with a BILGMON 488 which meets the MEPC 107(49) standard. Ship shall provide an IOPP certificate that correctly denotes the equipped oil content meter and oily water separator. Ship shall also provide line diagram and operating instructions for equipment. MARPOL 73/78 2011 CONS Annex I Regulation 6.4.2
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2019
Resolved 31 October 2019
Resolution: MSU Houma received IOPP Certificate Supplement, denoting the equipped oil content meater and oily water separator.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
14199 - Other (MARPOL Annex I) - Every ship above 400 gross tons shall carry on board a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan approved by the administration. Ship does not have a SOPEP approved by the administration. MARPOL 73/78 2011 CONS Annex I Reg 37.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2019
Resolved 13 August 2019
Resolution: Ship acquired a SOPEP
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
14501 - Garbage - Every ship 400 gross tons and above shall be provided with a garbage record book and shall be in the form specified. Each discharge shall be promptly recorded in the garbage record book. Ship was not logging garbage discharge to sea entries in the garbage record book. MARPOL 73/78 2011 cons Annex V Reg 10.3.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 August 2019
Resolution: Ship was educated on the procedures for logging garbage into the Garbage Record Book.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
33101 - Other (safety in general) - Master, owner, operator, or person in charge of a vessel bound for a port or place in the United States, unless specifically exempted by 151.2015 of this subpart must ensure the maintenance of written or digital records required to be reported by 151.2060 of this subpart. PSCOs observed that the vessel does not maintain a ballast water record book. 33 CFR 151.2070
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2019
Resolved 30 October 2019
Resolution: MSU Houma in receipt of satisfactory ballast water record keeping documents.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 August 2019
Resolved
99101 - Other (Safety in General) - Master, owner, operator or person in charge must submit a ballast water information report of this subpart by electronic ballast water report format by a method specified by NBICS website, http://invasions.si.edu/nbic/submit.html. PSCO observed there is no history that the vessel has or has been submitting reports to NBIC. 33 CFR 151.2060
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel was educated on the processes for submitting BW requirements.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Label all panelboards IAW 46 CFR 111.40 for feeder location.
Due 21 November 2008
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Panel boards labeled.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Replace those hoses that are holed or in poor condtion as noted during inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Engineer assured me that all hoses were run through and that two were replaced and two nozzles were replaced. All hoses [new] were stenciled with vessel name and two spares hoses were available.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Condition
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Ensure all nozzles have brass safety chains on all fog applicatior caps and that they operate freely with minimum internal leakage.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: All nozzles were verified as operation or they were replaced. All safety chains were in place.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Remove exessive and unused wiring from aft end of launry room by way of aft door.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2008
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Electrical wiring removed from laundry room and the internet router was no longer a wring hazard [wired tied in place].
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Bottom safety chains in leau of deck rails missing in several locations. Re-install required bottom safety chain.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2008
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Safety chains were installed.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Install non-skid material for all verticle ladder rungs [primarily the ladders leading to the heli-deck].
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2008
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Corrected.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Re-new safety "netting" on heli-deck by way of the crane boom cradle. [crake hook being attached to chain link netting resulting in major distortion of netting]
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2008
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Safety netting along heli-deck was in satisfactory condition.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Install metallic bands along lighting cable for heli-deck lighting fixtures.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2008
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Metal clamps provided for helo deck lighting.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Block
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Correct oil leak from front of diesel engine on the breast winch.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Diesel eng was not running at time of our visit. However, all oil was cleaned and Engineer assured us that the leaking hose had been replaced.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Renew oil soak lagging on port generator exhaust.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2008
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Lagging cleaned of excessive oil.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Remove all the loose gear; pumps, valves, fans, electrical cords, etc., from the deck in the main machinery space.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Spaces were clean of gear adrift.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Hose
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Proved C.G. approved refueling hose for main deck machinery.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2008
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Deck equipment refueling hose was replaced with Areoquip FC-234, C.G. approved, flame resistant.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Remove multi-strip and various extension cords from air handler space, 02 deck and install approved wire run.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Multi-strip and excessive wiring removed from locker. New marine grade wire installed properly in provided cable runs.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Weld
Issued 21 October 2008
No resolution recorded
Installation of the jet pump system not inspected during installation; Inspect to verify installation is IAW approved plans.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 21 October 2008
Resolved
Install bilge alarm system for those spaces with through hull penetrations below the water line in lightshiip condition. Alarm to sound with visual and audible indicators where crew member may normally hear / see alarm.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Bilge alarm system installed; 3 lights below, one per engineering space, and an audible on the main deck. Operation verified.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Replace two unserviceable life rings on the main deck.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2008
Resolved 9 December 2008
Resolution: Life rings replaced.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › PIC
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Barge superintendant not designated in writting by Company.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 October 2008
Resolution: Designation letter on board prior to M.I.''s departure.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 22 June 2006
Resolved
renew life ring and line
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 June 2006
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type V) › Lights
Issued 22 June 2006
Resolved
renew lights
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 June 2006
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 22 June 2006
Resolved
adjust w/t doors
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 June 2006
Stability › Watertight Integrity
Issued 17 July 2002
Resolved
Adjust water tight doors LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Water Tight Doors
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 July 2002
Resolution: Doors adjusted
Documentation
Issued 5 October 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE TO [name withheld] NVIC 10-82 ABS COMPLETION LETTER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 December 2001
Resolved 17 July 2002
Resolution: NVIC 10-82 CH 2 ABS Completion Letter Provided.
Documentation
Issued 5 October 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE TO [name withheld] COMPLETED PLAN REVIEW FOR DECK HOUSE, BILGEBALLAST & FIRE MAIN, BARGE STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 December 2001
Resolved 17 July 2002
Resolution: Plan review completed.
Documentation
Issued 5 October 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE TO [name withheld] ABS PROVISIONAL LOAD LINE PRIOR TO VOYAGES OUTSIDE OF THE BOUNDARY LINE AS DEFINED IN 46 CFR 7.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 December 2001
Resolved 17 July 2002
Resolution: Loadline Provided.