Inspection history · 40
12 December 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8273636
26 August 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8218620
10 March 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8091239
4 December 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8036580
8 May 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7907882
30 April 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7904065
6 September 2023
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7781281
13 November 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6855006
23 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Belfast · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6421683
29 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5966321
1 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5845574
3 December 2014
ISM Oversight
Administrative · USCG Northeast District (dp) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5034575
22 May 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4870844
1 April 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4560622
26 April 2011
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4002494
5 May 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3732443
20 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3511820
18 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3442672
26 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3400378
26 January 2009
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3401453
5 May 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CHOCK (WYTL 65602) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3204533
24 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3135754
10 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2991780
8 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team New York (91106) · Activity 2869425
24 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1953207
12 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2175351
5 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1942810
26 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1913588
30 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1599645
12 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 23717
3 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 538239
13 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 44495
12 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 167930
2 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 92394
28 March 2000
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1047935
2 November 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 80781
24 March 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 788636
1 November 1996
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 869073
12 September 1996
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 829442
12 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 99753
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
Vessels must be manned in accordance with the COI. Manning requirements are contained in part 15 of this chapter. A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. Vessel Master could not provide evidence of current medical certificate.
//46 CFR 140.205(c)
//46 CFR 15.401(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 19 December 2024
Resolution: VSL provided evadence of obtaining a new Medical certifricate.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
All fire-suppression and detection equipment and systems on board a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the attached nameplate, manufacturer's approved design manual, or as otherwise provided in any TSMS applicable to the vessel. Vessel's fixed fire-fighting system is inoperable.
//46 CFR 142.240(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 January 2025
Resolution: Tech report provided, Fixed CO2 system in working order.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
The emergency duties and duty stations required by this section must be posted at each operating station and in a conspicuous location in a space commonly visited by
crewmembers. Vessel does not have emergency duty
stations posted at the operating station or in the
galley.
//46 CFR 140.405(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 19 December 2024
Resolution: VSL posted emergency station bill
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Multiple oil leaks were discovered on the main engine, including an active leak on the port aft side.
//46 CFR 143.220(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 19 December 2024
Resolution: MI's observed MDE running with no active oil leaks.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 4 December 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. The engine room exhaust ventilation piping has localized corrosion with a hole.
//46 CFR 143.205(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 6 January 2025
Resolution: VSL repaired Engine room exhaust ventalation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. The semi-portable extinguisher was not properly secured to the vessel.
//46 CFR 142.230(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 19 December 2024
Resolution: VSL properly secured Semi-portable fire extinguisher.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Life raft painter line was not attached to weak link.
46 CFR 141.230
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 December 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 30 April 2024
Resolved
Regardless of the option chosen to obtain a COI, upon obtaining a COI, each towing vessel must then undergo a dry dock and internal structural exam at the following intervals: A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than 6 months in an 12 month period must undergo a dry dock and internal structural examination at least twice every 5 years, with not more than 36 months in between examinations. Vessel is overdue for dry dock inspection, invalidating vessel's COI. Rectify prior to conducting towing (pulling, pushing, or hauling alongside) operations. 46 CFR 137.300(a)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Dry inspection completed on this date.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 13 September 2023
Resolved
The vessel, including crews accomodations and the galley must be kept in a sanitary condition. MI observed sewage overflowing from MSD holding tank.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 September 2023
Resolution: O/O provided receipt from transfer facility.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Port fuel service tank cut off valve leaking. Required to be resolved within 7 days.
46CFR143.220(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2023
Resolved 13 September 2023
Resolution: Valve was renewd
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
Each liferaft or group of liferafts must be arranged for float-free launching. The arrangement must ensure that the liferaft or liferafts, when released and inflated, are 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. Liferaft was missing the hydrostatic release for the stowage system.
46 CFR 199.130(c)(7)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2023
Resolved 13 September 2023
Resolution: HRU was replaced
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge, with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent.P ressure relief valves on the 150 MAWP tanks were set at 180 and 200. One of the tanks did not have a gauge.
46 CFR 143.300
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2023
Resolved 13 September 2023
Resolution: Relief valves were replaced and tested
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of: Being energized remotely from a safe place outside the engine room and at the pump. Remote start for the fire pump was inoperative.
46 CFR 142.325(a)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2023
Resolved 13 September 2023
Resolution: Remote fire pump start was renewed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Bow thruster room had an excessive amount of hydraulic oil throughout the bilges and machinery.
46 CFR 142.220
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2023
Resolved 13 September 2023
Resolution: Bow thruster room was cleaned up
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either. Two battle lanterns were inoperative. Inadequate lighting in passageways.
46 CFR 143.410(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2023
Resolved 13 September 2023
Resolution: Lighting was renewed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards. Deck plate in the aft part of the engine room above shaft was soft, presented hazardous condition.
46 CFR 140.510(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2023
Resolved 13 September 2023
Resolution: Deck plate was replaced.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 6 September 2023
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: Main engine low lubricating oil pressure, Main engine high cooling water temperature, Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure, Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature, High bilge levels, Low hydraulic steering fluid levels, if applicable, Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank, Be visible and audible at each operating station. Bridge alarm panel was inoperative at time of inspection.
46 CFR 143.230(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2023
Resolved 13 September 2023
Resolution: MI's witnessed testing of alarms.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. No record of the required test be completed. Inspector can require a test of any alarm during the inspection.
46 CFR 143.245(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2023
Resolved 22 September 2023
Resolution: MI's witnessed test of alarms.