Stone Oil of NOLA receives first COI

John W. Stone Oil Distributor of New Orleans, a marine fuel and lubricant distributor, received its first Certificate of Inspection (COI) in accordance with Subchapter M requirements. The certification is for the 57-foot vessel Fuel Leader. Built in 1976, the boat is used to service customers from the John W. Stone dock in Paulina, La. Stone Oil is using the Coast Guard option and completed the final COI inspection and issuance on the Fuel Leader on July 24. Stone Oil officials said they were satisfied with the process and appreciative of the local CG’s assistance in getting the vessel certificated. (Source: Work Boat 07/24/18) Paulina, La., is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the eastern part of St. James Parish, west of Lutcher.