Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 1 October 2025.
Inspection history · 69
1 October 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8245264
6 November 2024
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8025639
7 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8014298
13 June 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7934252
13 June 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7943906
12 June 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7934843
30 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7831583
4 October 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7569152
15 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7431813
6 April 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7426254
16 November 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7352357
19 October 2021
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7332360
29 September 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7071627
7 February 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6621940
7 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6624288
7 November 2018
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6577629
18 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6544102
9 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6409818
10 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6398683
3 November 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6301440
6 January 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6074206
14 April 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5104356
27 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4884296
23 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4787659
20 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4786216
3 September 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4706041
17 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4521585
8 November 2012
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4480719
27 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3973286
15 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3964493
2 January 2011
Administration
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3922882
1 January 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3925540
10 February 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3678236
2 February 2010
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3675089
23 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3668653
19 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3498649
19 May 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3382641
4 December 2006
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2833659
19 October 2006
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2803995
19 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2804006
2 September 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2771009
27 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2777241
10 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2386126
23 November 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2246974
26 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2177612
5 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2157135
30 March 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2034141
29 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1970699
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1990864
26 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1876046
4 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1598539
11 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC KEY BISCAYNE (WPB 1339) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1521594
3 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169994
4 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 175353
3 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 119420
30 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 77682
11 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 273644
30 June 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 106784
17 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 104302
13 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 771367
27 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 210069
11 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 147388
9 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163163
6 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188527
11 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 59638
16 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 198361
16 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 766094
10 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 179748
31 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 174044
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 1 October 2025
No resolution recorded
A survival craft that weights 185 kilograms (407.8 pounds) or less may be lifted not more than 300 millimeters (1 foot) in order to launch. Each liferaft must be arranged to permit it to drop into the water from the deck on which it is stowed. Liferaft is not stowed where lifting less than 1 foot and dropping directly into the water is possible. Rectify prior to next credit dry dock.
46 CFR 199.130(a)(7)(ii) and (c)(3)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage comminuting and disinfecting system
Issued 1 October 2025
Resolved
Each Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) must have a placard suitable for posting on which is printed the operating instructions, safety precautions, and warnings pertinent to the device. The size of the letters printed on the placard must be one-eighth of an inch or larger. MSD was missing placard.
33 CFR 159.59
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 October 2025
Resolved 21 October 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided photograph of posted instructions.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage comminuting and disinfecting system
Issued 1 October 2025
Resolved
No person may operate any vessel equipped with installed toilet facilities unless it is equipped with an operable Type II or III device that has a label on it under § 159.16 or that is certified under § 159.12 or § 159.12a. MSD was missing label.
33 CFR 159.7(a)(1)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 October 2025
Resolved 21 October 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided photograph of certification label
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 October 2024
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. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Protective sheath for temperature sensor wiring is frayed with visible exposed wiring on the port reduction gear.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2024
Resolved 11 October 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of replaced wire.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Marine Inspectors (MI) found excessive oil and dirt on port and starboard generator coils. Generators shall remain secured until deficiency rectified. If generators are needed, vessel shall contact CG Sector VA with risk mitigation plan and receive approval from CG Sector VA prior to running port and starboard generator sets. Vessel is restricted from movement.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 4 December 2023
Resolution: O/O provided tech report and MI inspected generators after repairs, all sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
MI found dead end wires above galley vent hood inside cabinet.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 December 2023
Resolved 4 December 2023
Resolution: MI observed dead end wires placed into closed junction box, all sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided within crew working and living areas. MI found lighting on ladder well leading to wheelhouse plugged into an extension cord running through multiple bulkheads in AC flat under wheelhouse.
46 CFR 143.410(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 December 2023
Resolved 4 December 2023
Resolution: MI observed light wired into appropriate circuit, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of § 199.130 of this chapter. MI found painter line tied to the life raft mounting bracket, bypassing the hydrostatic release mechanism. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 141.310
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 November 2023
Resolution: Painter line properly attached to hydrostatic release mechanism.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy. MI found floating water light secured to grab line of lifebuoy. Corrected on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 November 2023
Resolution: Floating water light secured to body of lifebuoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 November 2023
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must: (1) Be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150; MI found adhesive lettering on ring buoys blocking the retro reflective tape. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 141.360(b)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 November 2023
Resolution: Lettering removed from retro reflective tape.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Vessels bilge pump is inop. 46CFR143.275
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 18 October 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced bilge pump. Tested the bilge pump and is operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have fire main if equipped with a fixed fire pump. Suction line of fire main has a temporary patch but has significant leak remaining. 46CFR142.325
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 October 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced entire pipe from joint to joint. Ran the fire pump under pressure and did not observe any leakage. Fire Pump sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 19 October 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided:
(1) Main engine low lubricating oil pressure;
(2) Main engine high colling water temperature
(3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil press
(4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temp
(5) High bilge levels
(6) Low fuel level if fitted with day tank.
Some of the alarms listed above could not be tested and objective evidence that they work properly could not be provided. Provide objective evidence that the above alarms are visible and audible at each operating station. 46 CFR 143.230(a) and (b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2021
Resolved 16 November 2021
Resolution: Received objective evidence that machinery alarms were tested satisfactorily.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 February 2019
Resolved
Vessel reported Loss of Propulsion on starboard engine due to faulty kill switch.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 7 March 2019
Resolved 8 February 2019
Resolution: Sufficent repairs made to starboard engine. Conducted succesful test of vessel's propulsion. Deficiency cleared.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 7 November 2018
Resolved
Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston received a notification of smoke reported in engine room. Initial investigation appears the cause is the port ships service generator.
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Vessel must make repairs to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector before returning to service.
Notify USCG Houston/Galveston if anything changes in this plan.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 November 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Replaced port generastor in kind.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Turbocharger
Issued 19 October 2006
Resolved
1. To be completed prior to 19 Nov 06: Stbd main engine is not to be operated until all oil leaks have been stopped and a determination made on what caused the fire at the turbo-charger.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 November 2006
Resolved 20 October 2006
Resolution: Turbo inspected, renewed exhaust manifolds & gaskets, and cleaned engine.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 19 October 2006
Resolved
3. All portable fire extinguishers on board must be mounted in the proper approved mounting bracket IAW the Approval sticker on each extinguisher
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 October 2006
Resolved 20 October 2006
Resolution: Renewed all 10 lb fire extinguishers & brackets (nine of each).
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 19 October 2006
Resolved
2. To be completed prior to 19 Nov 06: Engine room ventilation exhaust is blowing oil out on the upper deck. Exhaust system is to be cleaned of all oil residues to include the exhaust motor.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 October 2006
Resolved 20 October 2006
Resolution: Cleaning completed.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 11 January 2000
Resolved
MISSING EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL/HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER POST ON BOARD. [46 CFR 16.401 (a)]
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 February 2000
Resolved 9 February 2006
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 11 January 2000
Resolved
MISSING RECORDS OF SUPERVISORS AND CREWMEMBERS RECEIVING 60 MINUTES OF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TRAINING. [46 CFR 16.401(b)]
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 February 2000
Resolved 9 February 2006
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 11 January 2000
Resolved
MISSING USCG LIGHT LIST FOR WESTERN RIVERS [33 CFR 164.72 (b)(3)(i)(A)]
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 February 2000
Resolved 9 February 2006
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 11 January 2000
Resolved
MISSING REQUIRED NUMBER OF PERONNEL NEEDED DURING AN OIL TRANSFER IN THE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES. [33 CFR 155.750 (a)(3)]
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 February 2000
Resolved 9 February 2006
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 11 January 2000
Resolved
MISSING REQUIRED OUTLET THAT IS ACCESSIBLE FROM WEATHER DECK FOR THE OILY WASTE / SLOP PUMING SYSTEM. [33 CFR 155.410 (a)(2)]
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 February 2000
Resolved 9 February 2006
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs
Issued 11 January 2000
Resolved
MISSING PLACARD THAT IS POSTED NEXT TO THE MSD. THAT STATES INSTRUCTIONS , SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS FOR THE DEVICE. [33 CFR 159.59]
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 February 2000
Resolved 9 February 2006