Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 May 2026.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 September 2025
Resolved
Regardless of the option chosen to obtain a COI, upon obtaining a COI each towing vessel must then undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at the following intervals: A vessel that is exposed to salt water not more than 6 months in any 12-month period since the last examination or initial certification must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least once every 5 years. Drydock and Internal Structural Exam found past due, with requirement by 05MAY25. Vessel shall not engage in commercial service until dry dock and internal exam completed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 September 2025
Resolved 26 September 2025
Resolution: Drydock and internal structural exam completed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 19 February 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel equipped with rudder(s) must have a means to monitor and control the position of the rudder(s) at each operating station. No rudder angle indicator installed at pilothouse. Install indicator w/in 60 days
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 April 2025
Resolved 26 September 2025
Resolution: Rudder angle indicator installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Shore power connection on starboard side of vessel found with cable insulation found compromised near the plug. Replace cable or suspend use of damaged cable
immediately.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 4 March 2025
Resolution: Cable removed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter. Each EPIRB and each SART, other than an EPIRB or SART in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly. The EPIRB must be tested using the integrated
test circuit and output indicator to determine if it is
operative. Instructed master/operator on requirements.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 19 February 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. Replace 01 light globe in fwd storage locker area.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 March 2025
Resolved 4 March 2025
Resolution: Globe replaced
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
Each cable and wire on a towing vessel must be installed with metal supports and retention devices. Remove zip ties in way of cable and wire in engine room and replace with metal support.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 March 2025
Resolved 4 March 2025
Resolution: zip ties replaced with metal supports.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Liferaft rigged incorrectly, where weak link was bound to the vessel via metal carabiner. Crew re-rigged raft correctly. Instructed crew on requirements.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 19 February 2025
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
Records of drills and instruction must be maintained in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The record must include(2) A description of the drill scenario and instruction topics;. Fire drill details were not recorded. Instructed crew that checklist with no details is not satisfactory.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 25 February 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 20 November 2023
Resolved
Fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be inspected and tested, as required by table 142.240 of this section, in addition to the tests required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of subchapter N of this chapter.
(a) Carbon dioxide cylinders forming part of a fixed fire extinguishing system must be maintained as follows: (1) Cylinders must be retested at least every 12 years. If a cylinder is discharged and more than 5 years have elapsed since the last test, it must be retested before recharging.
Annual fire inspection report dated 31AUG23 indicates cylinders require hydrostatic testing and hoses require replacement. Perform required testing and replacement per report.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 1 February 2024
Resolution: Received 3rd party report confirming satisfactory hydro test of cylinders.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 20 November 2023
Resolved
(b) To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Operator unable to confirm generator fuel supply can be isolated with main cut off valve and pull cable. Provide evidence of fuel cut off capability or configure cut off
valve to service generator.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 December 2023
Resolved 1 February 2024
Resolution: Observed proper fuel cut off installation to generator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months, as prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (8) of this section, or more frequently if otherwise required by the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Full report of inspection not found on board vessel. Provide report.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2023
Resolved 20 November 2023
Resolution: Fire inspection report provided to marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 November 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter.
Alarm setpoints: Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Test main engine alarm setpoints (Low Lube Oil/High Jacket Water) in accordance with manufacturer instructions and in presence of Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 December 2023
Resolved 1 February 2024
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory tests of JW and LO alarm set points with OEM alarm testing kit.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 August 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to Sub-chapter M must undergo and annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel vaild to schedule an inspection within the 90 day window.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 August 2023
Resolved 7 November 2023
Resolution: COI completed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Hydrostatic release for EPIRB found expired.
Vessel can not operate more than 3 miles from shore until replaced.
CITE: 46 CFR 141.380(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Hydro release replaced
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Compass correction log
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Vessel was unable to show latest chart correction for electronic charts.
CITE: 46 CFR 140.705
33 CFR 164.27
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: E charts updated
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Signalling lamp
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Search lights were found inoperable.
CITE: 46 CFR 140.725
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Tested searchlight, all sat
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Magnetic compass found without deviation card.
CITE: 46 CFR 140.725(d)
33 CFR 164.72(a)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2022
Resolved 27 October 2022
Resolution: Recieved deviation card via email.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Original Certificate of Inspection and Certificate of Documenation not oboard the vessel in unaltered state. COI was found laminated.
CITE: 46 CFR 67.313
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Issued new COI
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Renew line and SOLAS tape on life rings, provide new light
46 CFR 141.360(a)(2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Liferings found acceptable
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Mark stowage locations for life jackets
46 CFR 199.70(c)(2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Stowage location marked
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Update garbage placard
33 CFR 151.59
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Updated
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Keep flammable liquids stowed in approved locker. Provide 40:BC fire extinguisher.
46 CFR 142.225(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: Recieved photo of newly installed fire extinguisher
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Provide CO2 servicing report and required warnings
46 CFR 72.15
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: Recieved servicing report for CO2 system
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Provide smoke alarm in crew cabin
46 CFR 142.330 (b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: smoke alarm installed
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Log drills with required details
46 CFR 140.420 (g)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Each crewmember that is required to hold a MMC must have the credential on board and available for examination at all times with the vessel is operating.
46 CFR 140.205 (d)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 9 September 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have 2 portable battery powered lights, one in the pilothouse and one at the access to the engine room.
46 CFR 143.410
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 23 August 2022
Resolution: Crew replaced the batteries
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Conduct drills with attendance of CG Marine Inspector.
Vessel was unable to get underway during annual inspection. Vessel Master did not have his credential.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 September 2022
Resolution: Witnessed drills
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 August 2022
Resolved
Steering gear hydraulic lines were noted to be dry rotted and have chaffing. Lines to be renewed.
CITE: 46 CFR 143.205
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 September 2022
Resolution: Recieved photo of replaced hydraulic lines
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel of at least 26ft must be fitted with a floating electric water light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Original COI not posted and not located on-board at the completion of inspection. This office can provide a new original COI upon request from the company.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 March 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire detection system installed to detect engine room fires IAW this section. Vessel does not have a fire detection system. All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase in period. This vessel is one of the 25% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI by the specified phase in period of 22JUL19. The vessel shall be made available for inspection of installation for fire detection within 90 days. If an inspection of installation is not complete prior to this date (20MAY20), the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (rectify deficiecies prior to movement) and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate. 705c (rectify def within 90 days)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 May 2020
Resolved 21 May 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
AT LEAST 2 LIFEBUOYS ON A TOWING VESSEL GREATER THAN 26' MUST BE FITTED WITH A FLOATING ELECTRIC WATERLIGHT APPROVED UNDER 161.010 OR 161.110
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 21 May 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
IF MORE THAN 1 LIFEBUOY IS CARRIED, AT LEAST 1 MUST NOT HAVE A LIFELINE ATTACHED
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 21 May 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
A TOWING VESSEL MUST CARRY A COMBINATION OF DAY AND NIGHT VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS INDICATED IN TABLE 141.370 (6 DAY AND 6 NIGHT FOR GREAT LAKES GREATER THAN 3 MILES FROM SHORE.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 21 May 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
A TOWING VESSEL WHOSE CONSTRUCTION WAS CONTRACTED PRIOR TO 18JAN00 MAY USE AN EXISTING ENGINE ROOM MONITORING SYSTEM WITH FIRE DETECTION CAPABILITY IF THE SYSTEM IS OPERABLE AND COMPLIES WITH PARAGRAPHS (a)(2) through (7) AND USES DETECTORS LISTED BY A RECOGNIZED TESTING LAB. PROVIDE DOCUMENATION OF DETECTION SYSTEM IN USE OR SUBMIT INSTALLATION PROPOSAL.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 21 May 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST CARRY THE SURVIVAL CRAFT SPECIFIED IN TABLE 141.305 IN AN AGGREGATE CAPACITY TO ACCOMODATE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS ON BOARD. PROVIDE INFLATABLE LIFERAFT WITH SOLAS B PACK FOR GREAT LAKES ROUTE.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 21 May 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
IMMERSION SUITS CARRIED ON TOWING VESSELS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF 199.70(c) AND (d): MUST BE MARKED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO IDENTIFY THE PERSON OR VESSEL TO WHICH IT BELONGS AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS; LIFEJACKET LIGHT AND WHISTLE.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 21 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
MACHINERY SYSTEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE FOR SAFE OPERATION AND SARETY OF PERSONS ONBOARD. PROVIDE GUARD ON ALTERNATOR ON STARBOARD SIDE MAIN ENGINE.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 21 May 2020
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
PROVIDE REQUIRED FCC DOCUMENTATION: BRIDGE TO BRIDGE CERTIFICATE, STATION LICENSE, AND GREAT LAKES RADIO AGREEMENT
47CFR80.1001; 47CFR80.13; 47CFR80.953
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 13 November 2019
Resolution: Received station license and GL agreement via email.