Inspection history · 43
5 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7681795
2 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7679537
10 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7665775
20 July 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7041533
28 January 2020
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6898291
28 January 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6898405
19 December 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6878099
9 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6778081
6 October 2014
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5000672
17 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4892601
2 June 2012
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4332485
21 June 2011
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4052385
11 March 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3962242
18 February 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3948021
18 May 2010
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3742563
14 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363043
28 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3353155
22 October 2008
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3356327
22 October 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3359684
24 April 2008
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3191469
13 March 2008
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3163955
1 March 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3158369
1 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3161552
21 February 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3159416
23 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3134779
23 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3135676
26 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2974818
13 October 2006
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2802319
13 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2802329
27 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2788036
5 September 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2769465
17 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2626524
14 April 2006
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2624870
12 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2613019
30 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2410260
30 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2410277
22 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2318397
14 October 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2221111
10 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2004504
23 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769149
23 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769152
19 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 208993
18 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 208995
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel belongs to an owner/operator with only one vessel, and was required to obtain a COI by July 20, 2020. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate.
Deficiency updated to code 60 due to exceeding 90 day window.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 October 2020
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel entered into laid-up status in lieu of obtaining a COI. Confirmed with Sector New Orleans of vessel status.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
A VESSEL OF AT LEAST FIVE NET TONS WHICH ENGAGES IN COASTWISE TRADE UNLESS EXEMPT, MUST HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION BEARING A VALID ENDORSEMENT APPROPRIATE FOR THE ACTIVITY IN WHICH ENGAGED. VESSEL IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF A VALID CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION. VESSEL IS NOT PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN COASTWISE TRADE UNTIL THIS DEFICIENCY IS CLEARED.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 May 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
DECKS AND BULKHEADS DESIGNED TO BE WATERTIGHT MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THAT CONDITION. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED THE VESSEL HAD A CRACK IN THE HULL BELOW THE WATERLINE AS WELL AS A HOLE IN THE DECK ON THE STARBOARD SIDE.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 May 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST HAVE A RELIABLE MEANS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION WHEN AN EMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTS OR AN ESSENTIAL SYSTEM DEVELOPS PROBLEMS THAT REQUIRE ATTENTION. HIGH BILGE LEVEL ALARMS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED THAT THE BILGE ALARMS DID NOT WORK.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 May 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
FIRE-DETECTION SYSTEMS MUST BE INSTALLED, TESTED, AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN MANUAL. MARINE INSPECTORS WERE NOT PROVIDED OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE THAT THE FIRE-DETECTION SYSTEM HAS BEEN TESTED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDNACE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN MANUAL.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
A TOWING VESSEL MUST CARRY A COMBINATION OF DAY AND NIGHT VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS INDICATED IN TABLE 141.370 OF 46 CFR 141.370 FOR THE SPECIFIED AREAS WHERE THE VESSEL OPERATES. VESSEL'S VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS ARE EXPIRED.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
PAINTS, COATINGS, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS ONBOARD A TOWING VESSEL MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED STORAGE ROOM OR CABINET WHEN NOT IN USE. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS BEING STORED IN UNAUTHORIZED LOCATIONS.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
A 40-B PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MUST BE LOCATED NEAR THE FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE ROOM OR CABINET. VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A 40-B PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER IN VICINITY OF THE FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE LOCKER.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
PORTABLE AND SEMI-PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS MUST BE INSPECTED, MAINTAINED, AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, AND HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TESTS REQUIRED BY CHAPTERS 7 AND 8 OF NFPA 10. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED 02 PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS WHICH HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AND REQUIRE SERVICING.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
THE FRAME OR SUPPORT OF ANY SEMI-PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGHUSHER FITTED WITH WHEELS MUST BE WELDED OR OTHERWISE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO A STEEL BULKHEAD OR DECK TO PREVENT IT FROM ROLLING UNDER HEAVY SEA CONDITIONS. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED THE SEMI-PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
TO STOP THE FLOW OF FUEL IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR BREAK IN THE FUEL LINE, A REMOTE SHUTOFF VALVE MUST BE FITTED ON ANY FUEL LINE THAT SUPPLIES FUEL DIRECTLY TO A PROPULSION ENGINE OR GENERATOR PRIME MOVER. THE VALVE MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE FUEL PIPING DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE FUEL OIL SUPPLY TANK. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED THE FUEL OIL SHUTOFFS WERE NOT INSTALLED MEETING REGULATIONS.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 February 2020
Resolved 5 May 2023
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
EMERGENCY LIGHTING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL INTERNAL CREW WORKING AND LIVING AREAS. EMERGENCY LIGHTING SOURCES MUST PROVIDE FOR SUFFICENT ILLUMINATION UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS TO FACILITATE EGRESS. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED A LACK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING ONBOARD.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 February 2020
Resolved 5 May 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE SUITABLY INSTALLED TO PREVENT THEM FROM COMING LOOSE THROUGH VIBRATION OR ACCIDENTAL CONTACT. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED A PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGER WITH ALLIGATOR CLIPS ATTACHED TO THE PORT GENERATOR STARTING BATTERY.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THAT POSE AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD MUST BE IN AN ENCLOSURE. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED THE BATTERY TERMINALS WERE EXPOSED POSING A SHOCK HAZARD TO PERSONNEL. COVERS TO THE BATTERY BOXES FOR THE GENERATORS WERE MISSING.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A MEANS TO DETECT SMOKE IN THE BERTHING SPACES AND LOUNGES THAT ALERTS INDIVIDUALS IN THOSE SPACES. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED BERTHING SPACES WITHOUT SMOKE DETECTORS.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
EACH LIFEBUOY ON A TOWING VESSEL MUST NOT BE PERMANENTLY SECURED TO THE VESSEL IN ANY WAY. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED THE LIFEBUOY ON THE STARBOARD BRIDGE WING WAS TIED TO THE HANDRAIL.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 May 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN 47 CFR 80.13(c), STATIONS MUST HAVE AN AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE A VALID RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION.
47 CFR 80.405(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
EACH EXHAUST PIPE FROM AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WHICH IS WITHIN REACH OF PERSONNEL MUST BE INSULATED OR OTHERWISE GUARDED TO PREVENT BURNS. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED MISSING LAGGING FROM THE STARBOARD GENERATOR EXHAUST WHICH WAS WITHIN REACH OF PERSONNEL.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
RECORDS OF DRILLS AND INSTRUCTION, AND NAVIGATION SAFETY TRAINING ARE REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED IN THE TVR, OFFICIAL LOGBOOK, OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TSMS APPLICABLE TO THE VESSEL. MARINE INSPECTORS WERE NOT PROVIDED WITH OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE THE REQUIRED DRILLS/INSTRUCTIONS ARE BEING PERFORMED AND LOGGED AS REQUIRED.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
TOWING VESSELS MUST CARRY ADEQUATE AND UP TO DATE CHARTS, MAPS, AND NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS FOR THE INTENDED VOYAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 140.705(b). THE VESSEL DID NOT HAVE UP TO DATE CHARTS OR NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 May 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
A TOWING VESSEL MUST MAINTAIN A TOWING VESSEL RECORD (TVR) OR LOGBOOK. VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE ONBOARD A TVR OR LOGBOOK.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
THE MARINE EMPLOYER MUST HAVE A SUFFICENT NUMBER OF ALCOHOL TESTING DEVICES READILY AVAILABLE ON BOARD THE VESSEL TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL IN THE SYSTEM OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO IS DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN A SMI. VESSEL'S ALCOHOL TEST STRIPS ARE EXPIRED.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
EACH LIFEJACKET MUST BE MARKED IN BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS WITH THE NAME OF THE VESSEL. VESSEL'S LIFEJACKETS ARE NOT MARKED WITH THE VESSEL'S NAME.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 February 2020
Resolved 5 May 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
A LIFEJACKET MUST BE FITTED WITH A LIGHT ON THE FRONT SHOULDER AREA OF THE LIFEJACKET, AS WELL AS A WHISTLE FIRMLY SECURED BY A CORD TO THE LIFEJACKET. THE LIFEJACKETS ARE NOT PROVIDED WITH THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS/FITTINGS.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 February 2020
Resolved 5 May 2023
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Freeboard marks
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
A VESSEL OPERATING UNDER A STABILITY DOCUMENT MUST HAVE DRAFT MARKS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF 46 CFR 97.40-10. VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE DRAFT MARKS.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 February 2020
Resolved 5 May 2023
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Risk evaluation, training and instruction to seafarers
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
ANY TOWING VESSEL WITH ALTERNATING WATCHES OR OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS MUST IDENTIFY THE DUTIES AND DUTY STATIONS OF EACH PERSON ONBOARD DURING AN EMERGENCY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 140.405(b). THE EMERGENCY DUTIES AND DUTY STATIONS MUST BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION. MARINE INSPECTORS DISCOVERED INCORRECT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WERE POSTED.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 May 2023
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Piping
Issued 14 April 2006
Resolved
Vessel suffered fracture in steering system on elbow on the forward bulkhead in the shaft alley room. After repairs have been made and system tests satisfactorily send attestation to local cognizant OCMI to the same.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 April 2006
Resolved 17 April 2006
Resolution: Received attestation of from master that piping in system had been repaired and that the system was tested for sixty minutes and that it was operating under normal parameters.