Inspection history · 17
7 October 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8248996
8 April 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8108353
22 October 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8023155
11 October 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7806913
28 March 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7420694
21 July 2020
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7013352
4 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6443207
20 July 2015
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5190188
1 July 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5170304
1 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5170347
5 July 2012
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4375333
29 March 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4263579
12 March 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3164037
11 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3163990
9 June 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2956121
8 December 2006
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2843930
7 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2843230
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 17 October 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 of § 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates. Vessel is required a total of 6 distress signals based on certificated route and only has 3 onboard. 46 CFR 141.375(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2025
Resolved 22 January 2026
Resolution: Operator provided required 6 flares.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 17 October 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts...Towing vessels operating on the Western Rivers must have maps of appropriate scale issued by the Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority. Vessel does not have current ACOE maps onboard. 46 CFR 140.705(b)(1)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2025
Resolved 22 January 2026
Resolution: Operator obtained current ACOE chart.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 17 October 2025
Resolved
The portable fire pump must be self-priming and power-driven, with a minimum capacity of at least 300 LPM (80 gpm) at a discharge gauge pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi), measured at the pump discharge. Portable fire pump is not fitted with a gauge at pump discharge.46 CFR 142.325(e)(1)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2025
Resolved 6 November 2025
Resolution: Provided evidence of extinguisher servicing
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 October 2025
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Lights fitted to lifejackets expired in 07/25. 46 CFR 141.340(g)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2025
Resolved 6 November 2025
Resolution: Purchased new lights
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 October 2025
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers... must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months...The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Provide adequate records of servicing for portable fire extinguishers onboard. 46 CFR 142.240(a)(1)(iv)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2025
Resolved 6 November 2025
Resolution: Installed gauge
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products on-board a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2024
Resolved 5 November 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 22 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 on-board under normal and emergency conditions. Fuel line loose, not properly secured, needs a bracket
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2024
Resolved 5 November 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. Life ring lights non operational.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2024
Resolved 5 November 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve Breaker panel not properly labeled
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2024
Resolved 5 November 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 October 2023
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months, as prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (8) of this section. Annual service of the on board 160B semi-portable extinguisher had not been completed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 November 2023
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Annual service competed by Dubuque Fire Equipment for the on board 160-B semi portable fire extinguisher.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 October 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Alarm set points Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing. Vessel has not completed required machinery alarm set point testing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 November 2023
Resolved 25 October 2023
Resolution: Alarm set point testing report received.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 October 2023
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. The installed floating water light gaskets are worn needing replacement. Replace 02 floating water lights and attach new lights and line bag properly to the body of the ring buoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 November 2023
Resolved 25 October 2023
Resolution: Photo documentation received for float light replacement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 October 2023
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Vessel did not have means to secure ventilation or to close openings.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 November 2023
Resolved 25 October 2023
Resolution: Stbd. side vent steel plate added for closing device.
Port side vent fan removed and steel plate added for closing device.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 October 2023
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Vessel missing cover on electrical junction box STBD side E/R.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 November 2023
Resolved 25 October 2023
Resolution: Photo documentation received, for j-box cover replacement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 October 2023
Resolved
Generator battery cover; Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Generator battery box missing cover.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 November 2023
Resolved 25 October 2023
Resolution: Photo documentation received, generator battery cover added.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations. Vessel's gasket material for watertight hatches was insufficient. Renew gaskets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 April 2022
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: Gaskets renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
The waterlight must be attached by the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip to allow the waterlight to be quickly disconnected. Attached applicable clips.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 April 2022
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: Clip installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Vessel is to have a temperature sensor in the engine room and able to be tested. Vessel was unable to test temperature sensor. Conduct appropriate test and provide objective evidence to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 April 2022
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: Tested temp sensor.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Machinery 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. Vessels exhaust piping had multiple leaks. Repair piping to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 April 2022
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: Exhaust leak sealed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
One 10:B:C extinguisher in engine room was corroded. Replace with serviceable equivalent extinguisher.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 October 2020
Resolution: Extinguisher was replaced before end of inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
A coastwise endorsement entitles a vessel to employment in unrestricted coastwise trade, including towing. Provide onboard renewed COD with Coastwise endorsement.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2020
Resolved 22 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner sent confirmation email from NVDC of change of endorsement request to Coastwise and payment confirmation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
Provide an approved water light in accordance with 46 CFR 141.340(g)(1) for each life jacket.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner sent picture of all three PFDs onboard with approved water ligths attached.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
Provide a means for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner sent video of fan being turned on and off from bridge. Vessel layout permitted video footage to see fan and operator at the bridge simultaneously.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
Install guards on exposed hazards, specifically rotating machinery on both engines.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner sent pictures of guards installed on both engines and the generator.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
Support electrical wires, especially in way of egress route with metal brackets or wires.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 30 November 2020
Resolution: Owner sent photos of wires properly and safely supported.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
Make batteries safe for underway operations. Remove wing nut connections and replace with non-backing devices and remove the standing liquids in the battery trays.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner sent picture of permanent connections on wires in battery box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
Label both doors leading out of engine room and tool room in two inch letters, "EMERGENCY EXIT-KEEP CLEAR".
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner sent pictures of both doors with required warning labels.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
Label zones on fire control panel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner sent picture of properly labeled fire panel.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
Repair railing or install chain for fall overboard prevention on the second deck railing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner sent picture of installed chain in gap of second deck railing. Chain provides sufficient fall over board protection.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 21 October 2020
Resolved
Revise transfer procedures to contain all requirements in 33 CFR 155.750.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 30 November 2020
Resolution: Owner sent fuel transfer procedures that are in accordance with 33 CFR 155.750
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 8 December 2006
Resolved
Repair and/or replace hole in the bottom plating beneath the generator in the engine room.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 December 2006