Records from 1987 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 January 2026.
Inspection history · 68
8 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8292161
30 September 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8244120
12 March 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8104110
3 December 2024
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8042520
21 November 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8038235
10 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7665981
8 January 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7618512
20 December 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7611286
20 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7376467
16 September 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7313893
16 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7397268
3 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7276384
22 July 2021
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7264804
15 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6643386
21 January 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6613099
9 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5857623
28 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5826148
22 April 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5109236
29 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4847161
16 April 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4570020
21 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4520361
23 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4250018
23 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4252846
21 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4267080
6 October 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4170239
9 May 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4007312
26 May 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3749977
25 May 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3749945
9 February 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3677729
17 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3568990
26 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3413028
2 December 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3372732
2 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3377043
2 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363027
13 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3327517
2 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2873191
12 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2839785
6 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629439
6 July 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2416636
13 June 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2389029
1 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2259014
9 November 2004
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2238066
20 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2203012
14 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2195519
12 July 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2130932
23 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2029519
23 March 2004
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2029537
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1990863
12 May 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1792013
19 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1736339
7 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 108438
16 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 277988
16 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4053
16 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 135964
5 November 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 31770
1 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3009
19 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 771368
16 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 210327
16 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 455031
13 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 136508
29 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 404218
12 January 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 386816
5 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197570
5 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 753714
12 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 371335
7 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 125088
24 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 12797
23 February 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 314562
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 September 2025
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. Port and STBD generator windings coated in oil debris presenting a significant fire hazard.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
To the satisfaction of the TPO and USCG. Action code: 60a,c
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 2 October 2025
Resolution: TPO (TVIB) sent report of corrected issue. USCG MI examined same result - generator windings are clean and clear of oil debris.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 7 January 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following:(a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Large accumulation of oil was found in bilge in engine room. 46 CFR 142.220(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 7 January 2025
Resolved 8 January 2025
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 21 November 2024
Resolved
(b) The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight
or weather-tight function properly.
Forward hold hatch was not able to dog to create a watertight closure. Hatch gasket was deformed and when dogged, allowed sunlight through the opening.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Verified watertight hatch operated satisfactory. Deficiency rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 21 November 2024
Resolved
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of §199.130 of this chapter, as far as is practicable on existing towing vessels.
Each liferaft or group of liferafts must be arranged for float-free launching. The arrangement must ensure that the liferaft, when released and inflated, is not dragged under by the sinking vessel. A hydrostatic release unit used in a float-free arrangement must be approved under approval series 160.162.
Raft was found secured in place with 3 ratchet straps and the hydrostatic release was not rigged properly.on:
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Verified Liferaft was properly installed to allow for float-free arrangment. Deficiency rectified.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 21 November 2024
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of
operation:
(a) Fathometer (except Western Rivers).
Vessel is not on an exclusive Western Rivers route and did not have a fathometer installed
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 January 2025
Resolution: Vessel installed depth-sounder. Checked during in-service inspection on 07JAN25
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 21 November 2024
Resolved
When the towing vessel is underway, the EPIRB must be stowed in its float-free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation and be mounted in a manner so that it will float free if the towing vessel sinks.
EPIRB Hydrostatic release was not properly marked with expiry date of Oct 2026. Fixed on the spot
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 November 2024
Resolution: Dates scratched onto HRU in prescense of inspector
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel suffered a reduction in propulsion on the starboard engine. Vessel will enact repairs and provide a technicians report to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep provided a technicians report attesting to the satisfactory repairs made to the starboard engine.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 3 August 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021
Resolution: Issued COI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 July 2021
Resolved
The fire detection system for engine room fires sets off alarms on a fire detection control panel at the operating station. The control panel includes: Visual alarms to identify the zone or zones of origin of the fire.
Vessels fire detection panel at the operating station did not produce a visual alarm. Vessel will enact repairs to the fire detection panel at the operating station to the satisfaction of the TPO/RO.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 28 October 2021
Resolution: TPO sent objective evidence to satisfy clearing of the deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 January 2019
Resolved
The vessel experienced a reduction in propulsion while transiting out of the Houston Ship Channel at light 59. The crew observed water leaking in the STBD engine from a rubber pipe connecting two hard pipes.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 January 2019
Resolved 10 April 2023
Resolution: In accordance with email from [name withheld], National Towing Vessel Coordinator and due to the length of time passed since the deficiencies were issued (4 years) from activity # 6613099, they have been cleared.