Records from 2007 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 20 May 2025.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Inspection history · 25
20 May 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8140135
16 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8113954
15 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7918064
10 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7848780
11 January 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7624431
26 January 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7391930
5 March 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7150925
16 July 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7002843
26 March 2019
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6660381
24 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6580048
25 July 2018
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6507153
2 May 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6420445
10 October 2017
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6285798
2 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6098355
2 March 2017
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6101716
7 July 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5932680
11 February 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5814406
17 March 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4820240
17 February 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4246582
19 February 2010
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3682339
14 December 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3650067
3 March 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3430455
18 April 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3186983
2 April 2008
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3177554
25 May 2007
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2947870
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 16 April 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection all accessible parts of the hull shall be inspected. During inspection of the hull a crack was found near the propeller. During the underway portion of the inspection the crack allowed water to penetrate and collect in the rear STBD bilge. Operator must submit a repair proposal and conduct repairs in accordance with the approved proposal and notify MSD Fort Smith when complete to conduct underway tests on repairs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 May 2025
Resolved 20 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel was float tested in the presence of a Marine Inspector with satisfactory results.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Engine exhaust pipe installation must be suitably insulated or shielded from combustible material. Vessels dry engine exhaust pipping from a gasoline powered engine found without out proper insulation. Owner shall properly insulate the engine exhaust system within 30 days of the inspection.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 December 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets. The words FIRE BUCKET must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel was found with three 4 1/2 gallon buckets. Owner shall replace with the 2 1/2 gallon buckets and stencil FIRE BUCKET on each.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photo of the fire buckets meeting the requirement.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 March 2024
Resolved
The Vessel is required to process sistering information to Marine Safety Center(MSC) and get a stability letter prior to operating with full COI passenger count. The vessel is restricted to the carriage of 26 passengers and 1 crew member until the stability test process is completed and approved. Complete prior to August 30th 2024.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2024
Resolved 10 October 2024
Resolution: New stability letter issued sistering the vessel to the ZACHARY O.N. CG880279
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
Vessel is under going the modifications required by 46CFR175.124. Vessel will not be able to carry passengers in accordance with the COI until the requirements of the regulations are met.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 March 2024
Resolution: Owner [name withheld] modifications and waiting on MSC stabilty letter
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Fire Fighting equipment sevicing is expired. All fighting equipment shall be serviced annually. Provided servicing documentation prior to embarking passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel had Fighter extingishers inspected and approved.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Vessel does not have shut off valves at the hull penetrations on the front of the engine compartment for the hoses going to the deferential of the axle. Install valves in this location with in 30 days.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2022
Resolved 28 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel Owner installed ball valves at the hull penetration's connection for the hose.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Properly mark and stow PFD's in the correct vessel. Adult PFD's and Child PFD's shall be stowed and marked in the proper locations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Vessels Owner properly marked and stowed PFD's on board the vessel.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Vessel does not have shut off valves at the hull penetrations on the port side for the radiator hoses. Install valves in this location with in 30 days.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2022
Resolved 28 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel Owner installed ball valves at the hull penetration's connection for the hose.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Replace retro reflective tape on three Child PFD.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 March 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: retro reflective tape has been replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Replace plastic pipping on the Higgins bilge pump with apporved Ferrous material pipping.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2022
Resolved 28 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel Owner replaced pipping with approved material.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Vessel operator is unable to show the fuel is shut off after operating the emergency fuel shut off. Owner shall provide an indicator for the fuel shut off.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner installed valve to show the fuel valve is open or shut.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 26 January 2022
Resolved
Properly mark and stow PFD's in the correct vessel. Adult PFD's and Child PFD's shall be stowed and marked in the proper locations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 March 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
Resolution: Vessels Owner properly marked and stowed PFD's on board the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
The COI shall be kept on board the vessel under glass or suitable transparent material, if impracticable, the certificates must be kept on board in a weather tight container readily available for use by the crew and display to passengers and others on request.
The vessel does not maintain a valid COI on board the vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Installed COI on vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
The stability letter shall be kept on board the vessel under glass or suitable transparent material, if impracticable, the stability letter must be kept on board in a weather tight container readily available for use by the crew and display to passengers and others on request.
The vessel does not maintain a valid stability letter on
board the vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Installed stability letter.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
Each child sized life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets.
Child size life jackets are not stowed separately.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Segregated child sized life jackets.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified.
The Navigation lights at the operating station are not marked.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Labeled NAV lighs
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under 160.041 or an equivalent kit, must be easily visible and readily available to the crew.
The kit on board was expired.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 March 2021
Resolution: Replaced First Aid kit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff valves must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1" high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation.
Fuel shut off valve either not labeled or not fully
visible.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Labeled Fuel Shut off valves.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
Each life ring on a vessel must be approved under 160.050, be readily accessible, be stowed in a way that it can be rapidly cast loose, and not permanently secured in anyway.
The life ring w/ line was not stowed in a fashion that allowed for it to be rapidly cast loose.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Installed new lifebuoy arrangement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
At each inspection and subsequent inspection the owner operator shall be prepared to conduct testing of machinery alarms, including bilge high level alarms.
The FWD bilge alarm on STBD side was inop.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 March 2021
Resolution: Replaced bilge alarm/pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
A vessel not required to have an engine driven fire pump
must have at least three 2.5gallon fire buckets w/ a lanyard attached satisfactory to the OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency.
The fire buckets were stowed in the overhead behind "captains tip" sign and not easily removable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Replaced Fire Buckets
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 March 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must be marked as required by 46 CFR 67.
The vessel did not have the name stenciled on either side of the bow.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Stenciled vessel name on the bow.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Replace seals around engine compartment hatch, front ventilation hatch and rear door.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 July 2020
Resolved 29 December 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Clean bilge of all debris and oil.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 July 2020
Resolved 29 December 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Ring life buoy line is tangled preventing rapid deployment.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 29 December 2021
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 2 March 2017
Resolved
Found 02 bilge high level alarms were not operational (did not produce audible or visual indicator). Repair high level alarms to satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 April 2017
Resolved 15 March 2017
Resolution: Coupling was replaced and driveshaft was reconnected.
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Construction/Repair
Issued 2 March 2017
Resolved
While taking the DUKW out of the water, male end of drive shaft seperated from female end. Femaled end was badly damaged. Replace female coupling and reattach drive shaft prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 April 2017
Resolved 15 March 2017
Resolution: Bilge High Level Alarm was fixed, test satisfactory.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 11 February 2016
Resolved
Found 07 adult and 01 child lafejackets unsat (bad retro reflective tape, ripped, etc.). Replace lifejackets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 March 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Lifejackets were replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Approval
Issued 11 February 2016
Resolved
Lifebuoy was not CG-approved. Replace lifebuoy with one that is approved to 46 CFR 170.050 standards.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 March 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Ring Life buoy was replaced with one that is CG approved.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Ventilation
Issued 11 February 2016
Resolved
Vessel does not have warning sign for blowers (must be operated for sufficient time to allow for one air change). Provide sign.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 March 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Warning signs were added to the blowers.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Nozzle
Issued 17 March 2014
Resolved
Nozzles are too small and do not meet the requirements of 46 CFR 181.410(f)(4)(v).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2015
Resolved 10 October 2017
Resolution: Vessel installed a 35 lb CO2 system with 02 new nozzles of the proper size.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 17 February 2012
Resolved
Identified discrepancy between stability letter and COI regarding person allowed on-board. Stability letter denotes 30 passengers allowed, where as COI denotes 31 persons allowed. Until the issue is resolved or a new COI issued, a CG-835 will be issued limiting the number of passengers to 29, making total number of persons allowed 30.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 April 2012
Resolved 11 February 2016
Resolution: Administratively cleared deficiency. COI has been amended to allow 30 persons total.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Eductor
Issued 1 March 2010
Resolved
The higgins pump drive chain was observed to be loose and in need of tightening.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 April 2010
Resolved 11 May 2010
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 19 February 2010
Resolved
Rudder shaft was observed leaking excessively and in need of repair to minimize or eliminate the leak.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 April 2010
Resolved 11 May 2010
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Power Unit
Issued 19 February 2010
Resolved
A leak was observed protruding from around the steering column mount against the hull.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 April 2010
Resolved 11 May 2010
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 3 March 2009
Resolved
Higgins Pump not double clamped.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 March 2009
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Stenciling
Issued 3 March 2009
Resolved
Fire buckets not stenciled
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 March 2009
Resolved 11 March 2009
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 3 March 2009
Resolved
Shaft packing leaking.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 March 2009
Resolved 11 March 2009
Resolution: Water tested- All Sat.
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 3 March 2009
Resolved
broken swicth.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 March 2009
Resolved 6 March 2009
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 3 March 2009
Resolved
Throughout the vessel, plastic straps were used to attach wires to the vessel's hull.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 March 2009
Resolved 11 March 2009
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 3 March 2009
Resolved
Children lifejacket stowed location not appropriately marked as 46 CFR 180.78 (a) (5)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 March 2009
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Exhaust Piping (4 cycle)
Issued 3 March 2009
Resolved
Exhaust guards not mounted
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 18 March 2009
Resolved 11 March 2009
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 3 March 2009
Resolved
Rear carrier bearing plate with excessive weld material. Grind and re-weld
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 March 2009
Resolution: Water tested- All sat
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 2 April 2008
Resolved
The horn was inoperable at the time of the inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 2 May 2008
Resolved 18 April 2008
Resolution: Horn repaired and working.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Potential Emergency Situations ID Procedures
Issued 2 April 2008
Resolved
Emergency instructions required by 46 CFR 185.510 were not posted onboard the vessel.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 May 2008
Resolved 18 April 2008
Resolution: Emergency instructions posted.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 2 April 2008
Resolved
Propeller shaft packing is leaking a steady stream of water.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 2 May 2008
Resolved 18 April 2008
Resolution: Tightened shaft seal.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 2 April 2008
Resolved
Rudder packing was leaking a steady stream of water while underway.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 2 May 2008
Resolved 18 April 2008
Resolution: Tightened rudder packing gland.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 2 April 2008
Resolved
Several life-jackets were found to be damaged or mislabeled. There were only 27 adult lifejackets that were properly marked and available for use. The vessel is required to have 31 adult lifejackets in accordance with the Certificate of Inspection.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 April 2008
Resolution: Replaced damaged life jackets and increased number of adult jackets.