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KIRSTEN H
- Built
- 1969
- Last inspected
- 8 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Inspection record
Last inspected
8 June 2026
…with no type recorded14
Deficiencies
8 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
18 calendar years (1988–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
not do.
Identity
523473
WY7979
102728
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-102728
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)73.4 ft × 20.4 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTACOMA BOATBUILDING CO · TACOMA WA · built 1969
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portKETCHIKAN, AK
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 20 November 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
HUNTER BAY Freight Barge · MISLE 214763 · 8 September 2009 · activity 3589258HUNTER BAY Freight Barge · MISLE 214763 · 8 September 2009 · activity 3589504HUNTER BAY Freight Barge · MISLE 214763 · 26 July 2009 · activity 3547951HUNTER BAY Freight Barge · MISLE 214763 · 27 June 2009 · activity 3529101HUNTER BAY Freight Barge · MISLE 214763 · 18 July 2002 · activity 1750944Inspection history · 28
8 June 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8345319
9 April 2026
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8345882
15 May 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8136359
20 September 2024
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8006487
18 September 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7872981
9 August 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7769372
30 May 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7708211
12 May 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7449448
1 July 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7241614
2 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7148883
15 May 2020
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6942560
27 March 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6940511
1 October 2013
Administration
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4727926
13 September 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4714327
4 May 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4301398
8 September 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3589258
8 September 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3589504
26 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3547951
27 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3529101
22 November 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2827114
26 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2405349
18 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1750944
6 November 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 662995
25 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 58422
8 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 455271
15 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 490748
26 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 447769
27 May 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 323638
Deficiency record · 8
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 15 May 2025
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. The navigation assessment must incorporate the requirements of pilothouse resource management of § 140.640, assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands.
Ensure that other members of the navigational watch have a working knowledge of the navigation assessment required by § 140.635, and understand the chain of command, the decision-making process, and the fact that information sharing is critical to the safety of the vessel.
Identified logbook had a section dedicated to navigation assessment, but vessel was not documenting or conducting
assessment. Educated and cleared on the spot.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 16 August 2023
Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC. Vessel is required to maintain a Bridge-to-Bridge radiotelephony certificate. Provide certificate to the attending MI.
47 CFR 80.59(a)(2)
47 CFR 80.13
47 CFR 80.1001
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 16 August 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under 46 CFR 160.040, which requires 4 separate charges. The vessel only had one approved line throwing appliance on board with no spare charges. Obtain 3 more line throwing appliances or replacement charges/lines.
46 CFR 141.385
46 CFR 160.040
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 August 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel greater than 26 feet must carry at least two lifebuoys with lights. The lifebuoys on board were missing grab lines, and only one lifebuoy had a light. Replace or repair both lifebuoys and outfit both with approved lights.
46 CFR 141.360(c)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 16 August 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel that is: certificated for coastwise whose contract was executed prior to August 27, 2003, must be equipped with either an approved 160-B semi portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room or a fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect the engine room. The currently installed 160-B (B-V) is installed inside the engine room where crew would be unlikely to safely access the extinguisher in case of a fire. Within 30 days, submit proposed plans for a new arrangement that limits potential crew exposure to engine room fire when operating the semi-portable extinguisher.
46 CFR 142.315(a)(2)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 August 2023
Resolved
Pressure vessels must be externally examined annually. Relief valves must be tested twice every 5 years with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Relief valves on both port and stbd air receiver were painted over and were not tested at the time of the inspection. Replace relief valves and provide bench test report showing new valves were tested for MAWP of 250 psi or lower based on operational use.
46 CFR 143.300(b)
46 CFR 143.245
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 August 2023
Resolved
All pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp, nameplate, or other means visible to the crew. The stbd air receiver was marked with a dataplate, but no marking was found to indicate MAWP on the port air receiver. Produce a dataplate or other means of marking the port air receiver with MAWP.
46 CFR 143.300(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 1 July 2021
Resolved
All pressure vessels must have the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) indicated by a stamp, nameplate, or other means visible to the crew. If MAWP placards cannot be located or verified by original manufacturer on both pressure vessels located in the engine compartment, they will need to be assessed by a third party to determine actual MAWP. Else, both tanks will need to be replaced with tanks that have an accurate MAWP placard. 705 (c) (At next scheduled drydock)(May 2023)
Ownership record
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