Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 29 August 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)70.4 ft × 28.0 ft × 10.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)70.4 ft × 28.0 ft × 10.2 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderRAYMOND AND ASSOCIATES LLC · BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, UNITED STATES · built 2007
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 6 November 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
67 - 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 · 45
29 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8229350
2 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7844523
2 January 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7859156
23 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7675173
12 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7667461
20 March 2023
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7653873
30 January 2023
Drydock Extension · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7633978
23 June 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7485863
8 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7407993
23 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7391252
27 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7248886
4 January 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7119251
8 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6950613
9 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6937616
31 May 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6699830
22 February 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6631808
27 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6550345
13 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6512353
19 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6433879
7 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6407841
3 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6557275
17 January 2017
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6071899
25 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5822005
16 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5186262
8 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5081399
29 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4873705
17 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4856398
19 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4819236
17 January 2014
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4786298
27 October 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4742731
21 August 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4693083
18 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4594779
8 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4459617
1 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4368355
15 April 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4289702
15 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Destin · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4209288
19 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4059741
10 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3985269
6 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3869707
19 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3859748
19 August 2010
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3828954
19 August 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3868496
22 July 2010
MTSA Verification · MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3806165
5 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3497023
10 June 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3233749
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 May 2020
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.
VSL must supply attending MI a TPO and/or a tech report stating the cause of the propulsion loss to the STBD engine, the repairs that were made, and a satisfactory operational test.
46cfr143.205
60AC
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 9 May 2020
Resolution: recieved tpo report. replaced/ fix stbd gear membrane.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 April 2020
Resolved
Vessel experienced loss of propulsion on their port shaft due to unknown causes resulting in a Marine Casualty. Vessel currently moored at Azalea Fleet (MM113) preparing transit plan to National Maintenance for repairs. Vessel is authorized to transit from Azalea Fleet to National Maintenance with Coast Guard approved transit plan to determine cause. Prior to movement from National Maintenance, vessel must demonstrate proper operation to satisfaction of approved TPO and submit TPO report to attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2020
Resolved 11 April 2020
Resolution: Technician report submitted and cleared by TPO.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Whenever there is a hazardous condition either aboard a vessel or caused by a vessel or its operation, the owner, agent, master, operator, or person in charge shall immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Sector Office. The SACRED HEART sustained a breach of the hull on the starboard quarter bottom plating at approximately 0330 hours on 30 May 2019. The crew operated the bilge pump to stem the water ingress Marquette Transportation Company did not notify the Coast Guard of the hazardous condition until approximately 1020 hours on 30 May 2019.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 31 May 2019
Resolved 31 May 2019
19 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3868496
19 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3859748
6 October 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3869707
10 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3985269
19 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4059741
15 April 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4289702
1 July 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4368355
18 May 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4594779
21 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4693083
27 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4742731
19 May 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6433879
23 January 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7391252
23 June 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7485863
12 April 2023Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 7667461
23 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7675173
2 January 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7859156
29 August 2025Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 8229350
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.