Records from 2007 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 December 2025.
Inspection history · 18
9 December 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8270298
3 November 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8262548
5 February 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8074959
17 April 2024
Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7892028
29 March 2024
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7887088
27 February 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7642405
30 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7546383
6 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7425793
8 February 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7392434
18 November 2020
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7098007
14 October 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7089581
13 October 2020
Appeal
Administrative · USCG Heartland District (dp) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7076369
6 January 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6883764
28 November 2018
Hull Examination · Annual Survey · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6588425
29 January 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6345845
7 March 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6100380
27 February 2017
Examination of Repairs · Commercial Dive Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6095452
30 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5996679
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 December 2025
Resolved
Inspection shall insure that the vessels machinery is in satisfactory condition.
The stbd main diesel engine has a substantial exhaust leak in the engine room. Find leak and repair.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: Flex pipe about 6 feet up the stack was cracked, replaced flex pipe.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 December 2025
Resolved
Inspection shall insure that the vessels machinery is in satisfactory condition.
The port main diesel engine would not start.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: Starter replaced, port main started.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 9 December 2025
Resolved
Inspection shall insure that the vessels machinery is in satisfactory condition.
The stbd ship's service generator would not shutoff when testing the overspeed.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: Fuel shutoff solenoid replaced, generator shutdown completely on overspeed test.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 9 December 2025
Resolved
Vessels shall have efficient guard rails as least two courses high.
The elevated platform in front of the crane was missing the bottom chain.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: Chain replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 December 2025
Resolved
Each crane must be inspected IAW A.P.I. RP 2D, Recommended Practice and Maint. of Offshore cranes.
The angle indicator on the boom was missing the indications for the angle; fix prior to crane use
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 December 2025
Resolution: New angle indicator installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
A vessel engaged in commercial service shall maintain a video survellance system with overnight accomodations for 10 or more people. Vessel does not have survellance system.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2025
Resolved 7 March 2025
Resolution: Received proof of installation & full operation of surveillance equipment.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
A designated duty engineer may serve as chief engineer provided the person holds the appropriate STCW endorsement; chief engineer did not have C/E STCW endorsement.
46 CFR 15.915
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: C/E with appropriate STCW endorsement brought on board during inspection.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Where installed, fire detecting systems shall meet applicable installation requirements; portable accommodation module was missing one smoke detector.
46 CFR 95.01-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 May 2024
Resolved 18 April 2024
Resolution: PAM smoke detector installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Electrical system installations are to meet subchapter J requirements; improperly sized breaker installed in pilothouse.
46 CFR 91.25-30 (Old "I")
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 May 2024
Resolved 18 April 2024
Resolution: Breaker replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Electrical system installations are to meet subchapter J requirements; electrical cables found to be insufficiently supported, and junction box on the fly bridge was not properly secured.
46 CFR 91.25-30 (Old "I")
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 May 2024
Resolved 18 April 2024
Resolution: Cables supported by metal supports and junction box permanently affixed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Electrical system installations are to meet subchapter J requirements; one (01) e-light found to be inoperable in the port side E/R.
46 CFR 91.25-30 (Old "I")
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 May 2024
Resolved 18 April 2024
Resolution: E-light fixed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Each crane must be inspected in accordance with Section 3 of the API Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes; boom angle indicator was not present due to blasting and painting the crane.
46 CFR 107.259
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: Boom angle indicator re-installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 February 2023
Resolved
Falls used in a launching appliance must be replaced at intervals not more than 4 years. Falls were renewed in 2018 and not end for ended at 30 months.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 February 2023
Resolved 28 February 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided tech report from 3rd party attesting to replacement of wire rope and weight test of rescue boat davit.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 27 February 2023
Resolved
All machinery capable of injuring personnel shall be provided with guards. Guards around shafts do not offer adequate protection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2023
Resolved 18 April 2024
Resolution: Guards satisfactory
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Galley uptakes and similar sources of ignition shall be kept clear of and suitably insulated from any woodwork or combustible matter. Frying vat in the galley is located beneath a wooden cabinet with no ventilation or fire protection, must be reconfigured accordingly.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Provided photographic evidence of galley protection
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
In the event of alterations involving the safety of vessel, the applicable plans shall be submitted for approval. PAM installation did not have installed PA and approved plans for PAM. Must have installed PA and approved plans from MSC for PAM.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Sumbitted plans for PAM replaced in kind.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
Non-conducting mats or gratings must be suitable for the specific switchboard voltage installed for personnel protection at the front and rear of the switchboard.
Approved type II matting must be in front of the switchboard in engine room.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Provided photographic evidence of mat in front of switchboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 8 February 2022
Resolved
All crew spaces are to be constructed and arranged in a manner suitable to the purpose of which they are intended. Missing door handle on PAM. Replace handle.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 15 March 2022
Resolution: Vsl rep provided pictures of replaced door handle.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 October 2020
Resolved
FUEL LINES MUST BE SEAMLESS STEEL, ANNEALED SEAMLESS COPPER OR BRASS PIPE OR TUBING, OR OF NICKEL COPPER OR COPPER NICKEL COPPER OR COPPER NICKEL ALLOY. VSL HAS BROKEN F/O RETURN LINE IN THE ENGINE ROOM WHICH ARE BROKEN AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY A LONG LENGTH OF NON-METALLIC PIPING. IN ADDITION THERE ARE MULTIPLE PARTS OF THE F/O SYSTEM IN THE ENGINE ROOM THAT APPEAR TO BE WASTED BEYOND 25% THESE AREAS MUST BE CROPPED AND RENEWED WITH APPROVED PIPING. 46 CFR 56.50-75
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 November 2020
Resolution: Attended vsl and inspected the installation of new F/O return piping and F/O supply lines to the F/O purifier. All SAT
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 January 2020
Resolved
02 hoses on the port and 02 hoses on the starboard MDE's. Vessel must ensure the hoses and fittings meet SAE J1942 & SAE J1475 respectively. Also, 01 fuel hose was deteriorated on generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 January 2020
Resolution: Replaced hoses and tested sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 January 2020
Resolved
The vessel E-stop on the stbd MDE was not functional upon arrival. Repair and test E-stop.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 January 2020
Resolution: Replaced solenoid and tested sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 January 2020
Resolved
Vessel has plastic fuel filter bowls on multiple engineering systems to include; Generators and MDE's. Vessel must meet CG approved standard of fuel filter bowls meeting ASTM F 1201.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 January 2020
Resolution: Replaced all fuel filter bowls.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 7 January 2020
Resolved
Fuel transfer procedures must be permanently posted or available at a place where the procedures can be easily seen near the transfer station.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 January 2020
Resolution: Posted x-fer procedures.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Repair extinguished Nav light (FWD anchor)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 3 April 2018
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of marine inspector
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Adjust all watertight doors to ensure proper closure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 3 April 2018
Resolution: All doors were adjusted.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Replace fuel oil/ oil hoses on the following machinery; Port SSDG- oil gauge hose, jet pump engine-fuel oil supply, Central SSDG- Return fuel line, Port MDE- fuel return, Rescue Boat Davit-3 hydraulic lines, Deck Jet Pump engine-Fuel and oil hoses.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 3 April 2018
Resolution: All improper hoses were replaced.
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Accessability
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Remove storage bin, restricting access to STBD embarkation station.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 3 April 2018
Resolution: Storage bin was relocated and embarkation route was cleared.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Port watertight door to engine room gasket channel near bottom is wasted. Repair to original.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 3 April 2018
Resolution: Watertight door was repaired.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Fire Alarm
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Engine room fire alarm beacon light is weak and inconsistent. repair to original.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 3 April 2018
Resolution: Fire alarm beacon light was repaired.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Operational Procedures for Engines or Equipment
Issued 1 March 2017
Resolved
Requested approved copy of automation test procedures.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 3 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep updated the automation test procedures and were approved by MSU Houma.
Navigation › Emergency Steering › Compass Reading for Emergency Steering
Issued 1 March 2017
Resolved
Emergency steering showed 8 degrees to port while bridge readings were at zero.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 30 March 2017
Resolution: installed correct life buoys and smokes
Lifesaving › Buoyant Smoke Signals › General
Issued 1 March 2017
Resolved
02 life buoys needed with smoke signals on bridge. Only one smoke signal was provided with the wrong ring buoy.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 30 March 2017
Resolution: installed correct life buoys and smokes
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Lines
Issued 1 March 2017
Resolved
Rescue boat davit cable was rusty and needed replacement or lubrication and testing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 29 January 2018
Resolution: Rescue boat davit wire rope was in satisfactory condition for attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
02 life jackets in engine room considerably covered in grease/soot and require replacement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 3 March 2017
Resolution: Replaced with 02 new life jackets. 02 defective life jackets were destroyed and removed from service.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
Ballast piping to fire manifold that ties into fire main is currently being repaired. Approximately 4 foot section cut out.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 March 2017
Resolution: Repaired and replaced piping. Hydrostatically tested to 1.5 MAWP; 85psi. Test satisfactory.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
Lighting fixture on 02 deck in main passageway is being utilized as a junction box for an outlet.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 3 March 2017
Resolution: Cable removed from lighting fixture and outlet removed.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Valve
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
Jacket water temperature sensor on stbd main was not secure. Attached by cable with a ziptie.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 3 March 2017
Resolution: Secured sensor to metal plate with bolts.