Inspection history · 97
29 September 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8237556
1 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8188197
29 September 2021
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7323395
20 February 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7143458
20 February 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7143459
30 January 2020
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6899964
4 November 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6912864
3 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6637394
4 September 2018
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6531656
1 September 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6528856
31 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6531699
30 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6473430
19 January 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6340507
5 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6052583
14 December 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5782124
24 October 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5782960
31 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5207501
2 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5077874
31 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4972334
14 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4787069
23 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3951896
9 December 2010
DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3909505
20 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3670149
13 October 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3616010
27 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3487317
5 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3474783
28 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3366097
7 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3292495
7 August 2008
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3292497
31 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3302116
31 July 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3302121
10 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3182355
10 April 2008
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3183757
20 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3134092
20 January 2008
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3138596
12 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130274
12 January 2008
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3135475
30 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2978998
12 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3064853
20 July 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2719456
30 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2762310
30 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2455818
19 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2170439
16 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2098374
2 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2002962
23 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1983847
30 October 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2018230
16 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1923045
13 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1729512
18 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1633420
8 January 2002
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1477367
8 January 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1490407
30 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 290724
5 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 42320
30 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 146123
11 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 281349
12 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 431808
1 June 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 130790
4 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 96660
1 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 107391
12 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 83480
6 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 126880
11 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 420708
18 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 39435
21 May 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 128910
4 February 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11660
26 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5139
28 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114236
11 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 119802
11 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 401617
17 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178034
6 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55853
29 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 130858
16 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 109826
23 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 191677
23 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 396750
23 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 758540
22 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 23674
7 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 752839
3 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 191680
3 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 525302
13 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 47791
23 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15330
14 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 98197
17 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 72360
14 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 94910
4 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 757784
25 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 191679
2 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 68320
4 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 41521
17 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 230753
16 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 57615
10 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163774
14 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 19505
17 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 146660
13 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 125449
10 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 129575
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 20 February 2021
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. Vessel's port main engine is currently non-operational.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 March 2021
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: Repairs satisfactory made and tested, 29Sep2021.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from
accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and
liquids insofar as practicable. Identified excessive amounts of diesel fuel throughout the pump/compressor room bilge, up to 6 to 8 inches posing an imminent hazard to the crew & environment, a serious substandard condition not being pro-actively managed. CITE: 46CFR142.200(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel had bilges and slop tanks pumped dry by the shipyard and provided documentation of proper waste disposal.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so that watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Observed four foot high multiple fractures in starboard side shell over indent spanning 4'8" area with water ingress of 1'5" in starboard wing void. Vessel must proceed to immediate emergency drydock to crop and renew to original design to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector. The transit to the drydock must meet the following requirements:
1. A transit plan to the drydock of your choosing must be approved by Coast Guard Sector New Orleans prior to beginning your voyage. CITE: 46CFR140.605(b)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: Affected area was cropped out with a 9.5' x 7.5' insert with new associated stiffeners. Inspected and air tested @ 2.0 psi satisfactorily.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that is capable of notifying person in any accommodation, work space, and the engine room. While conducting tests the audible alarm was not audible enough in the steering compartment, main control or stern of ship. Engine room alarm not audible on bridge. CITE: 46CFR143.235(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: Conducted on board verification of repair of these alarms; tested satsifactorily.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting was not available in crew accommodation spaces. CITE: 46CFR143.410(b)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: New Fixed emergency lighting was installed in all working and living spaces and was satisfactorily tested. Photo-illuminated strips were affixed in all berthing areas.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
If battery is used as the second source of electricity required by paragraph (b)(8) of this section it must be capable of supplying the loads for at least three hours.
Observed no power to pilot house lighting and navigation equipment after main power was secured. CITE: 46CFR143.555(b)(9)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: Tested new emergency lighting installation on battery backup in pilothouse; All essential navigation & radio equipment was backed up by uninterruptable power supplies; tested satisfactorily.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
A B–II portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. The vessel's paint locker and aft deck flammable/combustible storage cabinet are both individually missing a B-II portable extinguisher. CITE: 46CFR142.225(d)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel removed aft deck cabinet and moved all materials to fixed paint locker; Newly serviced 40:BC was mounted in the vicinity of the paint locker.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Health protection, medical care?)
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
No person may operate any vessel equipped with installed toilet facilities unless it is equipped with an operable type II or III device. MSD was not operable. Engineer stated that MSD discharged into bilge. Rubber hose found bypassing overboard discharge valve. CITE: 33CFR159.7
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: Found MSD to be operational. Hose in question was a flexible non-metallic portion of the discharge piping (all downstream from the treatment system) and was not deficient.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
The responsibilities of the master and crew are outlined throughout sub-chapter M regulations. MI observed master and crew unfamiliar with requirements of sub-chapter M and their overall safety management system. Company to provide corrective action plan to attending Marine Inspector. CITE: 46CFR140.210
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: DPA implemented a new test for all OIC's of a navigation watch to take to familiarize with the TSMS. Questioned on board replacement captain and mate with familiarity with core TSMS / Helm functions. Found knowledge and records to be satisfactory.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the
watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Observed wastage and dripping liquid in the watertight overhead of the pump/compressor compartment.
Crop and renew overhead deck as original. CITE: 46CFR140.605(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: This was caused by a leaky toilet onto small area of bathroom floor. Company installed a riveted sheet metal plate to the underside and applied Belzona compound patch to the top side of the backing sheet. Found repair to be satifactory.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
The master must ensure all hatches, doors, and openings designed to be watertight or weather tight function properly. Starboard door openings to rudder compartment was inoperable. Starboard engine room window was broken. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. CITE: 46CFR140.610(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: Door Jam attachment plate was re-riveted and door reinstalled. Found door to properly close after repair. E/R Window was replaced satisfactorily.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 30 January 2020
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 around funnels and other opening into such spaces. Observed missing damper closure device on exhaust stacks. CITE: 46CFR144.605
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 February 2020
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed removable canvas covers to exhaust stacks. Verified crew was familiar with use and storage location (when not in use).
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 10 April 2008
Resolved
Conduct annual servicing of fixed CO2 system.
Due 17 April 2008
Resolved 11 April 2008
Resolution: Had system serviced.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 10 April 2008
Resolved
Conduct annual servicing of portable fire extinguishers
Due 17 April 2008
Resolved 11 April 2008
Resolution: Had extinguishers serviced.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel
Issued 10 April 2008
Resolved
Touble shoot/make repairs to fire detection system control panel.
Due 17 April 2008
Resolved 28 May 2008
Resolution: Made permanent repairs to panel.
Lifesaving
Issued 23 October 1996
Resolved
WORK BOAT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE STATE NUMBERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 December 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Documentation
Issued 23 October 1996
Resolved
THE COFR ON BOARD WAS NOT AN ORIGINAL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 March 1997
Resolved 17 March 1997
Navigation
Issued 23 October 1996
Resolved
NAV RULES ON BOARD ARE OUTDATED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 March 1997
Resolved 17 March 1997