Records from 1995 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 May 2026.
Inspection history · 21
15 May 2026
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8350353
14 May 2025
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8135811
21 August 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7980206
16 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7826050
25 August 2023
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7773573
19 July 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7751687
6 June 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7515339
13 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7332113
13 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7285822
8 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7171054
27 February 2020
DAPI Audit · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6949846
19 October 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · MARPOL · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3873616
15 June 2010
MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3768739
11 October 2006
Administrative Inspection · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2798403
6 October 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2795058
25 August 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2177358
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1983495
12 November 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 768933
31 October 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156232
31 October 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 195752
22 August 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 381989
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended back flooding through bilge piping. Vessel did not have installed or portable bilge pump onboard vessel.
46 CFR 143.275
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted evidence of portable pump in opertation
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. MI observed significant leaking of oil from both main diesel engines and generator.
46 CFR 143.220(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 June 2025
Resolution: Provided evidence of engines cleaned up.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. MI observed emergency lighting in engine to to be inoperable.
46 CFR 143.410
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 3 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel sent in SAT video of E-light working.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: (a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. MI observed accumulation of oil in engine room bilge.
46 CFR 142.220
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 3 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel sent in photos of cleaned bilges.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Machinery and electrical 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. MI observed Batteries not secured.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 30 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel secured batteries in engine room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Machinery and electrical 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. MI observed accumuation of oil residue on generator windings.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 30 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel cleaned windings on gen.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. MI observed battery installation to be installed with wing nuts.
46 CFR 143.400(e)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 30 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel removed wing nuts and placed on the correct nuts.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must: Be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150; and Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel, each life buoy must have a must have a lifeline secured around the body of the life buoy MI observed various Life Buoys on Vessel to have failing SOLAS tape and worn lettering and fraying lifelines.
46 CFR 141.300
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: submitted objective photographic evidence
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
If a towing vessel carries only one lifebuoy, the lifebuoy must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 160.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. MI observed water light to be inoperable.
46 CFR 141.360 (c)(3)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: submitted objective photographic evidence
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
Flexible connections and discharge hoses on all semi- portable extinguishers and fixed extinguishing systems must be inspected and tested in accordance with § 147.65 of this chapter. Marine inspector found flexible connection on semi-portable CO2 extinguisher to be dry rotted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 September 2024
Resolved 10 September 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provide proof via email of a new 160 BC semi-portable fire extinguisher purchased and installed on the vessel in luie of replacing flexible hoses. Photographs uploaded into MISLE documents. Narritive updated to reflect recent changes.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather- tight function properly. Retention devices on port side galley window were broken preventing the window from being properly secured.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence photos of window retention devices being fixed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 19 July 2023
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained, and tested IAW the inspection, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests required by Chapter 7 & 8 of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Semi-portable CO2 fire extinguisher wheel unit has not been hydrostatic tested. Submit report from fire servicing company of completed hydrostatic testing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 August 2023
Resolved 14 August 2023
Resolution: Hydro testing completed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 July 2023
Resolved
Flares on-board were not approved under approval series 160.021 or 160.121. Provide approved flares.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 August 2023
Resolved 14 August 2023
Resolution: New approved flares added to vessel
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 July 2023
Resolved
Received report that the vessel's stbd propeller was damaged and requires repair. Provide repair proposal adn make repairs to the satisfaction of the CG.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 October 2023
Resolution: DD completed all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 6 June 2022
Resolved
Means must be provided for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. No means to secure natural ventilation on port and stbd bulkhead openings.
46 CFR 144.605
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 June 2022
Resolution: Rcvd photos
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 June 2022
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. Gas cans on deck needed removal.
46 CFR 142.225
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 June 2022
Resolution: Cleared on spot
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 6 June 2022
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Oily water in bilge, needs removal.
46 CFR 142.220
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 June 2022
Resolution: Rcvd photo
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 June 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Generator found with excess oil build up around various components.
46 CFR 142.220
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 June 2022
Resolution: Rcvd photo
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 13 August 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the amount of thrust, rudder angle, and (if applicable) direction of thrust, at each operating station. 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. Vessel does not have means to monitor and control position of the rudder(s) at operating station.
46CFR143.225 (a)(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 September 2021
Resolved 13 October 2021
Resolution: Cleared pending regulatory guidance.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a vetilation system servicing machinery space and for closing in case of fire. No means were made avaliable to closer/cover openings to machinery space.
46 CFR 144.605
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 28 April 2021
Resolution: Fabricated cover
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
All propulsion machinery is required to be maintained in good working order for intended route and service. Starboard engine stalled and did not maintain proper oil pressure during operation. Repair or replace engine as required.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Vsl Rep provided tech report of repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Vessels on a Rivers route are required at a minimum to maintain a serviceable 160-B semi-portable fire extinguisher to protect against engine fires. Found
160-B extinguishing hose to be damaged beyond repair. Replace hose.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Hose was replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Towing vessels are required to maintain bilges free of excess oil and other debris which could present a fire or pollution hazard. Bilges contained excessive oil and debris. Pump bilges in an approved manner and maintain cleanliness.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Bilge was pumped and cleaned.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Combustion machinery exhaust ducting and manifolds are required to be maintained in good working order. Found prominent exhaust leak on starboard engine at manifold connection. Repair exhaust leak as appropriate.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Turbo was found to have a crack which caused the exhaust leak and was replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
All vessel bulkheads and decks are required to be maintained in weather-tight state to prevent water intrusion. Several 1/8 to 1/2 inch sized holes were found in port engine room bulkhead. Seal holes appropriately.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: All holes were filled.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
All type-1 emergency life jackets on board are required to have an attached whistle and water light. 3 life jackets were found missing whistles. 2 life jackets were found with missing water lights. Provide whistles and water lights to life jackets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided 6 new life jackets with lights and whistles.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Two life ring buoys are required to have a float light attached to the body of the life ring buoy with a corrosion resistant clip on a 3 to 6 foot lanyard of a dark color which is resistant to UV light damage. Vessel had no float lights attached as per these requirements. Attach float lights to at least two life ring buoys.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Lights were provided for both bridge wing ring buoys.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Fire detection systems are required to draw power from two sources in the event of a power failure. Alarm panel back up battery was found depleted. Replace battery.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Fire detection system battery was replaced and fire control panel was operating as required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 27 February 2020
Resolved
Vessels on Rivers route are required to maintain 3 day and 3 night distress signals. Found 2 missing. Provide 2
approved distress signals.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided 6 new distress signals.