Records from 2008 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 7 July 2023.
Inspection history · 29
7 July 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7735927
17 April 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7670319
6 April 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7662464
2 February 2023
Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7634979
25 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7442228
23 April 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7181413
10 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7109745
19 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7079960
22 September 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7063209
30 January 2020
MARPOL Annex I Examination · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6893647
23 February 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6625619
6 July 2018
Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6483803
25 January 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6343704
30 January 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6079467
21 January 2016
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5801157
30 November 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5772514
2 March 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5077079
25 February 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5074467
1 February 2015
Internal Structural Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex I Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5050160
17 June 2014
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4854252
23 April 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4841886
17 June 2013
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4671772
9 March 2012
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4260143
11 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4041277
6 May 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3732075
26 March 2010
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3703595
24 December 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 3384562
20 October 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3347922
21 February 2008
Initial Certification · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3233810
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency towing arrangements and procedures
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Emergency control system must use a stowage arrangement that ensures the readiness of the tow line for immediate use in an emergency. Towing arrangement is broken.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 April 2023
Resolved 24 April 2023
Resolution: Purchased new towline. Specs in docs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
A tank vessel with the capacity of 250 or more barrels that is carrying oil must have containment. Repair (02) areas of broken containment.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 April 2023
Resolution: Temp. fix has been done to the two containment areas.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 6 April 2023
No resolution recorded
All exposed and dangerous places shall be protected with covers and guards in order that danger of accidents may be minimized. Repair lagging on STBD cargo pump and port generator.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 May 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
The side lights of vessels of 20 meters or more in length shall be fitted with matte black inboard screens. Repaint port and stbd side lights matt black.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 May 2023
Resolved 24 April 2023
Resolution: Painted screens.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
Fire extinguishers throughout the vessel had expired labels on them. Operator said that the fire eqipment inspection was conducted and they were waiting on paperwork.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 December 2022
Resolution: All extinguishers have been serviced. Semi-portable missing from barge issued a code 40 for semi-portable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
The semi-portable fire extinguisher on deck had not been inspected since 2019 per the label on it and it was secured with heavy line making it not ready for immediate use.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 31 December 2022
Resolution: Semi-portable extinguisher is missing from vessel Issued a new CG-835 with code 40.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
The safety relief valve on the pressure vessel used for start air for the vessel pumps could not be tested. Provide attestation that a bench test has been performed or replace the safety relief valve with a current tested relief valve.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 31 December 2022
Resolution: Seen documentation stating the relief value has been serviced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
The current fire control plan is faded and illegible and there was a fire extinguisher and extinguisher bracket was completely missing from a marked station. The fire plan has to be updated and verified to ensure all equipment is provided and available as per the plan and a new, legible plan needds to be posted.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 31 December 2022
Resolution: Fire control plan has been updated.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
Forward mast light and starboard light was not working. Provide proof that all navigational lights on the barge are in operable condition.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 31 December 2022
Resolution: Barge lights have been repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
Ensure the COI and Stability Letter are posted under glass in the ships office or other conspicuous place per the regulations.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 31 December 2022
Resolution: Letters have been posted under glass.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
Re-stencil or replace lifesaving, firefighting, emergency and other associated signeage throughought the entire vessel. Signage is sun faded and worn throughout the vessel inside the working spaces and out on the deck.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 31 December 2022
Resolution: Signage has been repainted through out barge
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 April 2021
Resolved
Each ungrounded system must be provided with a suitably sensitive ground detection system located at the respective switchboard which provides continuous indication of circuit status to ground with a provision to momentarily remove the indicating device from the reference ground. Ground Found on barge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 May 2021
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 23 April 2021
Resolved
Cargo pumps. In tank vessels carrying Grade A, B, C, or D liquid cargo, cargo pumps shall be isolated from source of vapor ignition by gastight bulkheads. A gastight bulkhead between the pumproom and the pump engine room may be pierced for drive shaft and pump engine control rods provided such openings are fitted with stuffing boxes or other approved gland arrangement.Cargo pump not gastight.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 May 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 30 January 2020
No resolution recorded
At the next scheduled dry dock, crop and renew side shell plating, vertical frame and side longs, as appropriate, at frame 52. Also, replace side longitudinals 1 and 3, as appropriate (stern rake STBD @ frame 52).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Equipment installed and fitted on certificated vessels shall be in working order. Repair high bilge level alarm located in bow rake in way of the bow thruster.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 February 2020
Resolved 1 March 2020
Resolution: Received video attesting to the proper operation of the bilge alarm.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Each electrical panelboard must be made of non combustible enclosures. Panelboard located within the generator room was found without the front door/cover.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 February 2020
Resolved 4 February 2020
Resolution: Received picture attesting to the repair and installation of panelboard door.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Portable paint lockers shall be properly secured and have adequate fire fighting protection. Portable paint locker located on deck was not secured and no portable fire extinguisher was nearby.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 February 2020
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Paint locker properly secured.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Cable conduits located in hazardous locations must be in suitable condition. Cable conduits were found on cargo deck area to be severely wasted and corroded. This current condition may chafe cable insulation and expose bare wire.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 February 2020
Resolved 12 May 2021
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
General Item: Repair all hatch cover hinges throughout the barge.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: All damaged hatch cover hinges were repaired.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
Void No. 5 (STBD): Located at aft frame #47 (WTB) Properly repair inset approximately 14” long and 2” deep.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Repairs were verified by ABS.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
Void No. 3 (STBD): At frame 26: grind bottom, re-inspect bottom plating for signs of damage.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Area was cleaned and inspected. No signs of damage were identified.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
Void No. 2 (STBD): At frame 16: renew transverse flat bar connecting #3 side longitudinal and cargo tank longitudinal (also connected to transverse swash bulkhead).
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Damaged area was repaired and verified by ABS.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
Void No. 2 (PORT): Crop and renew side shell plating between frames 15 and 16. Repair/renew side shell longitudinals as required by the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Damaged area was repaired and verified by ABS.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
Void No. 1 (STBD): Between frames 15 and 16: clean area, remove excess rust at bottom plating by aft ladder, and re-inspect for damage.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Area was cleaned and inspected. No damaged areas were identified.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
7. Bow Rake: Properly repair bow rake overhead plating in way of deck longitudinals #2 and 3. There are several broken welds on deck longitudinals which are separated from overhead plating (main deck).
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Area was repaired and verified by ABS.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 1 February 2015
Resolved
01: Mount the junction box connecting the starboard generator to the battery charger 46 CFR 111.81-1(e)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 February 2015
Resolved 22 February 2015
Resolution: Received didgital photos of the box mounted.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 1 February 2015
Resolved
02: Provide cover for the transformer junction box mounted above the starboard generator 46 CFR 111.81-1(c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 February 2015
Resolved 22 February 2015
Resolution: Received digital pictures of the cover in place.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Piping
Issued 1 February 2015
Resolved
Repair hole & associated fiberglass patch on the start air piping to bow thruster engine 46 CFR 56.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 February 2015
Resolved 2 March 2015
Resolution: Received documentary evidence of repairs, all sat.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 17 June 2014
Resolved
Repair flood light ground indicated in generator switchboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 July 2014
Resolved 30 June 2014
Resolution: Recieved email stating that a faulty connection was found in the forward deck light junction box and was repaired.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Conductor
Issued 17 June 2014
Resolved
Prove generator battery cables meet approved standards
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 July 2014
Resolved 2 September 2014
Resolution: Witnessed pictures of new cables installed.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 30 March 2010
Resolved
Remove wing nuts from cargo pump prime mover start batteries
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2010
Resolved 12 July 2010
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 30 March 2010
Resolved
Prove proper operation of all ventilation closures
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2010
Resolved 12 July 2010
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 28 March 2010
Resolved
COI is Invalid as a result of failure to conduct annual exam.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 March 2010
Resolved 30 March 2010
Resolution: Vessel issued new COI.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Relief Valve
Issued 26 March 2010
Resolved
Prove proper operation of STBD cargo pump relief valve
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2010
Resolved 12 July 2010
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 26 March 2010
Resolved
Replace all broken dog closures on scuttles
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2010
Resolved 12 July 2010
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Operating Controls
Issued 26 March 2010
Resolved
Replace all broken glass on emergency supply vent shutdowns
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2010
Resolved 12 July 2010
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Fans
Issued 26 March 2010
Resolved
Prove proper operation of generator space supply fan
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2010
Resolved 12 July 2010
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 17 October 2008
Resolved
Per reg 33 CFR 155.1040(j), the VRP must be amended to either identify a classified oil spill removal organization for the Great Lakes Captain of the Port zones, or remove these zones from the plan.
Due 17 November 2008
Resolved 28 April 2009
Resolution: Tank VRP Control #05212 removed Great Lakes zones from plan. Deficiency cleared, no response needed. VRP approval expires 11/16/2012.