Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 June 2026.
Inspection history · 12
2 June 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8387137
9 June 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8155580
14 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8135622
30 July 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7970321
21 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7916273
17 May 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7914034
15 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7895305
3 March 2023
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7645023
17 April 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4572212
4 March 2013
Administration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4556690
2 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3957043
3 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2901423
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Bells and gongs shall be made of corrosion-resistant material and designed to give clear tone. The diameter of the mouth of the bell shall be not less than 300 mm for vessels of 20 meters or more in length. Current vessel bell is undersized.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Correct sized bell has been installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
The hose must be a lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter, and fitted with a nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of providing a solid stream and a spray pattern. Both station hose nozzles have excessive leaking, repair or replace.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 16 June 2025
Resolution: New nozzles have been installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Remove the deadened cable to source, located on cable tree outside of pilot house.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Deadend cable has been removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to operate the primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems for which they are responsible, and to do so under normal and emergency conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, responses to alarms and restoration of propulsion and steering in the event of failure. The alternate means to locally control the steering flanking rudders from the engine room is not operative. Restore system to proper operation and test with local OCMI present prior to vessel operations.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 May 2025
Resolution: Marine Inspectors witnessed operational testing of alternate flanking rudder steering system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
STOWAGE POSITIONS FOR LIFE JACKETES IN BERTHING SPACES OR STATEROOMS MUST BE MARKED WITH THE MINIMUM QUANTITY, IDENTITY, AND SIZE. MARK LIFE JACKET STOWAGE LOCATIONS IN THE BERTHING AREA.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 May 2024
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Received photos from [name withheld] showing proper markings of life jacket stowage locations.