Records from 1993 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 March 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)86.2 ft × 34.0 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 297 / net 202
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderVALLEY MARINE WELDING INC · GREENVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1961
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 23 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 it297 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
202 - 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 August 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 · 49
9 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8090751
3 November 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8028625
3 November 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8028979
17 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8020220
17 October 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8020763
28 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8010657
28 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8016589
18 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8005338
18 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8081973
3 March 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7645117
27 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7613356
18 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7579646
26 September 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7566668
25 September 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7571578
23 December 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7372094
23 December 2021
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7374200
3 August 2021
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7213343
22 May 2021
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7205595
29 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7247261
2 October 2018
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6553349
2 October 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6612213
10 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6253998
12 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6206898
14 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5938618
26 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4774215
24 July 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4663367
24 April 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4576005
2 April 2013
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4564516
25 January 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4231295
21 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3969311
23 August 2010
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3835099
31 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3414804
25 May 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3219315
16 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3168352
16 March 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3172929
16 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3132033
31 October 2007
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3090414
30 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3090962
30 October 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2810958
27 October 2006
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2809519
20 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629398
14 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2638506
20 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2556774
28 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2266153
28 May 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2080782
8 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1781986
17 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1605891
12 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 147007
21 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 119416
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 28 September 2024
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. Vessel reported loss of steering during standard towing operations. Provide TPO report detailing the cause, corrective actions taken, and attestation of proper operation of steering system prior to vessel movement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 28 September 2024
Resolved 28 September 2024
Resolution: Received TPO report
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 18 September 2024
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. PORT generator lost power while underway. rectify or submit a transit plan for approval prior to departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 September 2024
Resolution: TPO close-out letter received.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 September 2022
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. Vessel's starboard main engine failed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 September 2022
Resolved 7 October 2022
Resolution: Starboard main engine was overhauled. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 August 2021
Resolved
Pressure vessels must be equipped with a relief valve that must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP by more than 10%. Install relief valve at or below the MAWP.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 3 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: 165 psi relief valve installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 August 2021
Resolved
Flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel in a designated storage room must be free from ignition sources. Eliminate ignition sources from the fueling compartment.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 September 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Ignition sources removed and intrinsically safe light installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 3 August 2021
Resolved
Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Repair or replace broken grease lines for the flanking rudders.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 September 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Hoses replaced.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 August 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. High Bilge alarms must be installed in spaces forward of the machinery space.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 September 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Bilge alarms installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
Machinery must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel.
Vessel reported a complete loss of propulsion while outbound in the Houston Ship Channel. Vessel to provide technician's report attesting to proper repair and cause of the loss of propulsion.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 October 2018
Resolved 3 October 2018
Resolution: Received technicians report from Troubleshooters attesting to proper repair and operation of the throttle system.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 27 October 2006
Resolved
Vessel Name missing from stern of vessel.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 November 2006
Resolved 23 August 2010
Resolution: Vessel name and hailing port was on stern of vessel.
14 February 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2638506
30 October 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3090962
16 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3132033
16 March 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3168352
25 May 2008Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3219315
31 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3414804
21 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3969311
25 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4231295
24 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4576005
26 December 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4774215
14 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5938618
2 October 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6612213
23 December 2021Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7372094
25 September 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7571578
18 September 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8081973
28 September 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8016589
17 October 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8020763
3 November 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8028979
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source:
IIR, through 2026.