Records from 1993 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 14 July 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)69.8 ft × 26.1 ft × 9.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 159 / net 108
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBLUDWORTH BROS INC · HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1956
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBELLEVUE, IA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 18 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it159 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
108 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Inspection history · 39
14 July 2025
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8185501
5 November 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8029750
13 September 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7558261
3 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6944646
3 March 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6921054
15 November 2019
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6856521
15 November 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6856579
24 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6361237
14 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6105373
2 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6020321
2 June 2016
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5899421
1 October 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5734486
16 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4554008
27 February 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4541705
14 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4516423
21 December 2011
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4212199
1 September 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3841047
14 June 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3766228
27 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3403904
27 January 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3404152
21 January 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3399262
20 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3399265
8 January 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3390676
18 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3365180
16 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3132033
23 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3089677
1 August 2006
Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2749598
31 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2733891
8 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2581755
8 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2519227
11 August 2005
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2458942
11 August 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2459002
11 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2459533
18 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2383756
21 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2279069
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978716
22 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 415137
20 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6732
22 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 69933
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with:(a) The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 701); and(b) 33 CFR parts 101 and 104, as applicable.
- Did not have a visitor log and VSP is in the approval process with MSC.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2025
Resolved 7 October 2025
Resolution: Received VSP Approval Letter and obtained a ship's visitor log.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: Illuminated magnetic compass or an illuminated swing-meter (Western Rivers vessels only). The compass or swing-meter must be readable from each operating station.
- Light for magnetic compass was inoperable.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2025
Resolved 13 August 2025
Resolution: Installed new magnetic compass w/ light.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
(B) The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. (F) Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weather-tight must be maintained in that condition.
- Watertight door in lower engine room did not have
a gasket.
- Galley watertight door leaking daylight through gasket. Gasket needs replacement.
- Bulkhead penetrations in lower engine room not waterproof/fire proof.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2025
Resolved 14 August 2025
Resolution: Fireproofed/ Waterproofed bulkhead penetrations in engine room. Replaced gaskets on watertight doors.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a lifebuoy must: Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.
- Line attached to light was bright yellow/orange.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2025
Resolved 13 August 2025
Resolution: Replaced orange and yellow flourescent line with black line.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 November 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have means to monitor and control and the amount of thrust and direction of thrust, at each operating station. Vessel suffered steering relief valve failure allowing hydraulic pressure to bleed off before it reaches normal operating pressure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 November 2019
Resolution: Got underway with the vessel and conducted a trial run of the steering system. Steering is fully operational and working as it should. Received tech report from Marine Services attesting to the repairs conducted.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Battery
Issued 8 January 2009
Resolved
Stbd gen would not start due to a faulty battery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 January 2009
Resolution: 09 JAN 09
Received company attestation via fax for the repair of the stbd generator.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 1 August 2006
Resolved
Tide/Tidal Current Tables - Missing
Due 31 August 2006
Resolved 31 August 2006
Resolution: Received Faxed Attestation.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 1 August 2006
Resolved
Coast Guard Light List - Missing
Due 31 August 2006
Resolved 31 August 2006
Resolution: Received Faxed Attestation.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 1 August 2006
Resolved
Local Notices to Mariners - Missing
Due 31 August 2006
Resolved 31 August 2006
Resolution: Received Faxed Attestation.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Readily Accessible
Issued 1 August 2006
Resolved
Life rings were found tied to vessel and tending lines tangled around stowage bracket.
Due 31 August 2006
Resolved 31 August 2006
Resolution: Received Faxed Attestation.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors
Issued 1 August 2006
Resolved
Detectors were painted, vessel to provide 3rd party attestation of service and proper operation.
Due 31 August 2006
Resolved 31 August 2006
Resolution: Received Faxed Attestation.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 1 August 2006
Resolved
provide vessel log of required test and inspections, drills, maintenance, etc....
Due 31 August 2006
Resolved 31 August 2006
Resolution: Received Faxed Attestation.