Inspection history · 61
11 June 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8401242
22 May 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8141811
12 April 2024
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7880993
4 March 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7873512
23 January 2024
TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7852400
20 July 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7747546
4 April 2023
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7662280
31 August 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7552655
5 July 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7401942
20 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7292173
4 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7276914
12 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6477638
10 October 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5003015
25 January 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3932441
13 January 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3925850
12 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3909529
16 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3569491
11 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3474099
24 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3465093
12 June 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3240854
30 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3110701
8 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2927655
12 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2886868
26 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2877920
13 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2842927
9 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2837802
7 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2836662
16 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2823710
16 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2823861
26 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2810355
26 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2810760
9 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2776561
11 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2748395
30 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2664946
6 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2562488
12 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2551787
26 August 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2475256
4 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2353907
19 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2342679
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977990
10 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1907878
19 May 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1796830
28 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1621587
13 September 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 285697
9 September 2000
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 824807
24 September 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55795
24 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 137237
24 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 222982
22 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 125246
19 December 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 411139
15 December 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 227033
12 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 100222
5 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 404553
1 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 142975
19 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188156
19 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 222386
29 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 68537
26 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 401030
22 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 653039
1 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89664
20 January 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 313879
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 28 May 2025
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 lbs/square inch must be equipped with one or more spring-loaded relief valves to prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP by more than 10%. Install pressure relief valve not exceeding 250psi (MAWP) by more than 10%.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 4 June 2025
Resolution: 3 new relief valve installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Leads from battery charger located in space directly below pilot house to battery are of the "alligator clip" variety. Battery was not located in the installed battery tray. Move battery into installed tray and attach battery charger leads via ring terminals or other suitable means.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 4 June 2025
Resolution: Battery placed in tray and charger hard wired to battery terminals.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 May 2025
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Distribution panel located on engine room, upper deck, aft bulkhead missing descriptions and mislabeled. Ensure each circuit is labeled with description of load served.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 4 June 2025
Resolution: Relabeled with descriptions.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 May 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. Starboard generator jacket water cooling hose leaking at through-hull connection. Ensure the connection is tight and leak free.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 4 June 2025
Resolution: Connection tightened and leak free.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 28 May 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel's forwardmost void was found to have excessive water in space. Space was pumped out while CG inspectors were onboard. Monitor space for water intrusion.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 28 May 2025
Resolution: Void was pumped out and free of water.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure all bilges and void spaces are to kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Engine room bilges have an accumulation of 2" of oily water and oil filter. Pump out all oily water and remove debris from engine room bilges.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 August 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: Oil removed from bilges
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 July 2022
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 following deficiencies were identified on the vessel's machinery:
* Starboard generator valve cover gasket leaking
* Breaker panel in pantry missing blank
Repair mechanical and electrical issues as required.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 August 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: Replaced valve cover with new. Breaker panel blank installed
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT HATCH - KEEP CLOSED”. Tanks and voids watertight hatchs missing required markings. Add markings as required.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 August 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: Hatch cover labeled
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. No fall protection installed between tow knees, Texas deck, and stern. Add protection
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 August 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: Chain installed to prevent fall overboard at bow
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 5 July 2022
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. Machinery space vents located on stacks are fixed and unable to be closed. Apply method to secure machinery space ventilation as required.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 August 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: Adjustable engine room ventilation louvers installed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. Pressure vessel relief valve covered in paint and untested. Replace "in-kind" with new or test relief valve in accordance with § 143.245.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 August 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: New pressure relief valve installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 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 2 November 2021
Resolved 20 August 2021
Resolution: Co at 75%.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 January 1987
Resolved
CG APPROVAL NUMBERS NOT LEGIBLE. 46 CFR 25.25-7
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 January 1987
Resolved 20 January 1987