Inspection history · 12
11 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8172296
30 September 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8011464
25 January 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7854039
19 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7851691
26 July 2023
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7763493
17 January 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7623813
18 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7333466
22 September 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7064901
4 May 2020
Initial Certification · Spot Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6947967
6 June 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4336564
6 May 2011
Administration
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4283722
5 March 2010
Administration
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3696702
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry the survival craft specified in Table 141.305 of this section, as appropriate for the towing vessel, in an aggregate capacity to accommodate the total number of individuals onboard. Vessel does not have skiff onboard that it usually operates with.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2024
Resolved 11 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced missing skiff.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked: In block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Lifejackets missing name.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2024
Resolved 11 October 2024
Resolution: Name added on life jackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Name of vessel is missing on lifebuoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2024
Resolved 11 October 2024
Resolution: Name added to lifebuoy.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
Machinery systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Fuel filter housing equipment for port and stbd engine have plastic bowls on the bottom that would melt in a fire. Replace plastic with metal bowl.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2024
Resolved 11 October 2024
Resolution: Plastic bowls on fuel filters replaced with metal.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 25 January 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must have a... portable pump, and hoses and nozzles.
a) replace leaking fire hose.
b) renew pump gauge to accurately reflect pressure (min pressure of pump 60psi)
46 CFR 142.325
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 September 2024
Resolution: Fire hose working properly with no leaks and proper pressure.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 January 2024
Resolved
At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline... if more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Renew sun-damaged lines.
The water light must be attached by the lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip. Add clips to floating water light lines.
46 CFR 141.360
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 September 2024
Resolution: Propper retaining clip installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 January 2024
Resolved
Record of drills and instruction must be maintained in the TVR. Conduct all required drills and log in TVR.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 September 2024
Resolution: MI confirmed the logging of drills.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 19 January 2024
Resolved
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in § 176.500(b)(1) [annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date] and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. Vessel did not complete 2023 annual COI inspection w/i 3 months before or after anniversary date.
46 CFR 176.502
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 January 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
The vessel should not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned. Starboard bulkhead in engine room has areas of corrosion above the waterline. Identified spots must be addressed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 November 2021
Resolved 19 October 2021
Resolution: Repair patch affixed to make prevent ingress of water to engine room.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR part 40, procedures for Transportation Workplace Testing Program. Provide proof of chemical testing program compliance.
46CFR16.113(a)(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided proof of participation with a drug/alcohol consortium.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel of at least 26' but less than 79' must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys and must also include two water lights.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Proper life buoys onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
3 day and 3 night visual distress signals in accordance with 46 CFR 160.021/121 are required.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided required distress signals.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming power driven fixed fire pump...or a portable pump and hoses and nozzle.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel had required portable fire pump on board which tested satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire detection system installed to detect engine room fire.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Required fire detection system installed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. provide alarms for 1.High bilge level, 2.Main engine low lube lube oil pressure 3.Main engine high cooling water temperature.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Required alarms installed and operated satisfactory.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
Illuminated magnetic compass must be provided.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Magnetic compass onboard.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Signalling lamp
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
A searchlight controlled from the operating station and capable of illuminating objects at least two times the distance of the tow.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Searchlight onboard.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm with a supplemental flashing light in the engine room.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: General alarm installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
The following list of items must be recorded in the official log book (See 46 CFR 140.9159a) 1-10.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 August 2020
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Log book provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
The owner or operator must implement procedures for reporting unsafe conditions and must have records. Provide general health and safety plan.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 August 2020
Resolved 22 September 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted during emergencies. vessel must satisfactorily demonstrate fire and man overboard drills prior to departure.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Satisfactory MOB and fire drills conducted dockside.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
FCC station must be granted by the FCC. No station license found onboard. Provide valid license. 47CFR80.405(a).
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 August 2020
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Valid FCC station license onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Application for Endorsement by flagstate
Issued 20 July 2020
Resolved
Towing vessels 8 meters or more in length must be under the direction and control of a person holding a MMC endorsed as master or mate(pilot)of towing vessels. Operator currently holds an apprentice mate (steersman) endorsement.
46 CFR 15.535(b).
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Valid mate (pilot)of towing vessels endorsement provided.