Inspection history · 23
3 July 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8176107
2 July 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7947213
18 January 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7622996
4 April 2022
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7424135
30 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7359301
4 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7277180
21 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6838662
18 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6837273
3 December 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6593865
9 November 2017
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6307462
4 May 2016
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5870054
25 April 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5861844
2 September 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5234296
26 June 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4642804
30 August 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4426322
16 February 2012
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4243515
15 March 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3959097
18 March 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3166887
30 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2778141
18 April 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2627450
13 February 2006
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2589113
9 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2167721
17 May 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 67662
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 July 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. Dewatering pump on vessel unable to draw suction, repair or replace to satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.275
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 3 July 2025
Resolved 3 July 2025
Resolution: Operator purchased a new pump and provided receipt to MI
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 3 July 2025
Resolved
The inspection will ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended...The inspection will include inspections of the... piping. Fitting for fresh water tank fill in forward engine room compartment found broken and leaking. Secure leak and make repairs to satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 136.212(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 3 July 2025
Resolved 3 July 2025
Resolution: Operator porvided photograph of capped piping
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 3 July 2025
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Watertight doors to engine room on main deck are unable to be fully secured, repair to the satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 140.610(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 July 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Lubricated door hinges and replaced gasket.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 3 July 2025
No resolution recorded
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Watertight doors on port and starboard side in engine room to steering compartment found wasted on lower edge of door and unable to be secured. Submit repair proposal to the satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 140.610(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 July 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 July 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. Port generator fuel filter found leaking at the seal. 46 CFR 143.220(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 July 2025
Resolved 3 July 2025
Resolution: Cleaned and repaired to the satisfaction of the MI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 3 July 2025
Resolved
Bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. Air conditioning unit added to aft crew space is not properly sealed to bulkhead and not weathertight. Make weathertight to the satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 140.610(f)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 July 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Applied new foam around unit.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 2 July 2024
Resolved
Vessel master did not have FCC radio operators permit. Each U.S. towing vessel of 26 feet (about 8 meters) or more in length, except a public vessel, must hold a ship-radio-station license for radio transmitters (including radar and EPIRBs), and each operator must hold a restricted operator's license or higher.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 July 2024
Resolved 17 September 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 2 July 2024
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. New breaker panel int he pilot house was not labeled.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 July 2024
Resolved 3 July 2024
Resolution: labeled the breaker panel
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
The ITV KATIE ANN has an elevated wheelhouse that is supported by substandard materials and causing an unsafe condition. Submit a repair proposal, ensuring that repairs provide adequate support, to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 July 2022
Resolved 13 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced substandard materials and P.E. approved alterations.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Radar monitor not operating during inspection, repair or replace monitor to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 April 2022
Resolved 21 April 2022
Resolution: Fixed radar display.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Replace gasket material in watertight doors with
acceptable materials
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Gasket material renewed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Update Nav assessment to include all items listed in 46 CFR 140.635(a)(1)-(13)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 April 2022
Resolved 20 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel representative updated navigation assessment.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Ship specific plans for the recovery of persons from the water
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Provide a complete and legible Safety and Health Plan for vessel crew of towing vessels.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 April 2022
Resolved 20 April 2022
Resolution: Health and Safety Plan placed onboard vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Provide documentation of the orientation for non crew members on board towing vessels.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 April 2022
Resolved 20 April 2022
Resolution: Consolidated into manual.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Provide on board towing vessel an industrial type first aid kit.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Placed onboard new first aid kit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Install a noncombustible material behind the stove in the galley and relocate the work vests that are currently being hung next to the stove to minimize the fire hazards in the galley.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 April 2022
Resolved 20 April 2022
Resolution: Flashing placed behind stove.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Provide a safe means to recover a man over board and conduct training with the use of the new equipment. The use of a grappling hook does not meet the intent.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 April 2022
Resolved 20 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel representative provided adequate means of recovering person from water.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Replace starboard face wire, excessive broken and crushed wires.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Renewed towing wire.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. 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 long be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 30 November 2021
Resolved 5 April 2022
Resolution: Initial COI inspection completed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
During safety check, prior to getting underway for sea trail, there was no fire pump onboard. Fire pump was required onboard before continuing damage survey.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 November 2019
Resolution: Master brought fire pump onboard vessel. Fire pump had been removed from vessel during dry dock.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
During safety check, prior to getting underway for sea trail, there was no intake hose for the fire pump onboard. Intake hose was required onboard before continuing damage survey.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 November 2019
Resolution: Master brought fire pump intake hose onboard vessel. Intake hose had been removed from vessel during dry dock.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
During safety check, prior to getting underway for sea trail, there was no dewatering pump onboard. Pump was required onboard before continuing damage survey.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 November 2019
Resolution: Master brought dewatering pump onboard vessel. Pump had been removed from vessel during dry dock.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
During safety check, prior to getting underway for sea trail, the required number of ring life buoys was not onboard. Life buoys was required onboard before continuing damage survey.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 November 2019
Resolution: Master attained a ring life buoy and brought onboard vessel. Minimum amount of required life buoy was met before departure.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 October 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of propulsion system.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 November 2019
Resolution: MI attended vessel for underway operational test; all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 18 October 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of steering system.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 November 2019
Resolution: MI attended vessel for underway operational test; all sat.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 13 February 2006
Resolved
Provide Proof Fire Dectection System in Engine Room is Certified by a Licensed Professional Engineer or a Classification Society as required under 46 CFR 27.203
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 April 2006
Resolved 7 April 2006