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ISLAND VENTURE
ISLAND VENTURE is a 1970 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 1995, most recently in October 2024, along with 16 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2024.
Records from 1995 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 29 October 2024.
- Built
- 1970
- Last inspected
- 29 October 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 16 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2007–2024
Identity
527409
7730525 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WBN7617
105628
Flag
UNITED STATES
367529420
Maury page id
psix-105628
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded15
Years with a record
15 calendar years (1995–2024)
The 26 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)106.3 ft × 34.3 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 193 / net 81
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)104.8 ft × 34.0 ft × 14.4 ft
ITC tonnagegross 341 / net 102
Builderbuilder not recorded · TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1970
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portSEATTLE, WA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 25 June 2026 · expires 30 June 2027
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 it341 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
193 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
102 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
81 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
193 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
102 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
81 - 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 September 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.
Radio station licence
WDG3765MMSI 367529420 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 March 2022, expires 8 May 2032
WBN7617MMSI 303366000 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 March 2004, cancelled 26 July 2014
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspected as a tow unit · 8
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.
KILLER WHALE Freight Barge · MISLE 43657 · 17 April 2024 · activity 7897680ITB 252 Freight Barge · MISLE 51178 · 15 February 2021 · activity 7141319ITB 251 Freight Barge · MISLE 48696 · 1 January 2020 · activity 6881390SITKA Towing Vessel · MISLE 208056 · 1 January 2020 · activity 6881390ITB 260 Freight Barge · MISLE 51923 · 19 October 2012 · activity 4467982ITB 255 Tank Barge · MISLE 46262 · 14 April 2007 · activity 2914541ITB 255 Tank Barge · MISLE 46262 · 7 March 2007 · activity 2890566MABEL C Towing Vessel · MISLE 146307 · 16 July 2001 · activity 61074ELLIS ISLAND Freight Barge · MISLE 48677 · 18 June 1996 · activity 151192Inspection history · 26
29 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8038042
1 July 2024
Drydock Extension · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7941406
17 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7897680
29 September 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7802819
11 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7503362
8 June 2021
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7234122
15 February 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7141319
1 January 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6881390
18 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6054592
9 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5812331
18 September 2015
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5727698
16 September 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4985864
16 November 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4488530
19 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4467982
1 August 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4398257
10 May 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4307533
14 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2914541
7 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2890566
20 June 2006
Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2687348
15 June 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2225740
30 January 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2015612
16 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 61074
5 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 45507
18 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 151192
15 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 73544
1 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 33088
Deficiency record · 16
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section;A fixed fire pump must be capable of: Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants. Port side fire hydrant piping near fire plug has a hole in piping.
46CFR142.325(a)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
The system is arranged and installed so a fire in the engine room automatically sets off alarms on a fire detection control panel at the operating station. Heat detector in engine room port side behind main engine is missing.
46CFR142.333(a)(3)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 29 September 2023
Resolved
On the 01 deck both vents for the storage spaces below had hinges that did not allow the ventelation to be closed in the event of a fire.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 29 September 2023
Resolved
Engineer was unable to provide procedures for testing engine and generator alarms.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 September 2023
Resolved
Vessel has 2 generators and needs a interlock bar that prevents both generators from coming online at the same time.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 11 July 2022
Resolved
Batteries for vessel radar are corroded and leaking liquid. Batteries need to be made safe for operation. 46CFR143.205(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 July 2022
Resolved
Vessel bilge pumps were not demonstrating suction, bilge suction needs to be verified. 46CFR143.275
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 July 2022
Resolved
Excessive oil is present in the engine room bilge, bilge is required to be free from excessive combustible and flammable liquids. 46CFR142.220(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 11 July 2022
Resolved
Engine room aft emergency escape water tight door needs to be made water tight. 46CFR144.330
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 11 July 2022
Resolved
Navigation assessment is required to be conducted prior to getting underway and the entry needs to be logged. 46CFR140.635
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 11 July 2022
Resolved
Emergency exits for the engine room found to have obstructions and not readily accessible for an emergency escape. Emergency escapes need to be clear from obstruction.46CFR144.500
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 July 2022
Resolved
Multiple dead end wires in both engine room and pilot house. Wires need to terminate at junction box or wires need to be removed from vessel. 46CFR143.575(a)(4)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 July 2022
Resolved
There are stores present that are blocking the fixed fire fighting local activation station. Area in front of activation station needs to be made clear. 46CFR142.240
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
CLOSURE DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR DECKHOUSE OR HULL PENETRATIONS, WHICH OPEN TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE VESSEL AND WHICH MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER VESSEL.
INSPECTOR FOUND GAPS AROUND PORT SIDE WATERTIGHT DOOR WHEN DOGS WERE CLOSED.
VESSEL TO ADJUST DOOR TO ENSURE WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY.
Cite: 46CFR144.320
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
THERE MUST BE AN INSTALLED OR PORTABLE BILGE PUMP FOR EMERGENCY DEWATERING.
INSPECTOR UNABLE TO TEST BILGE PUMP OPERATION DURING INSPECTION. VESSEL TO PROVIDE MEANS OF TESTING.
Cite: 46CFR143.275
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Marking of IMO number
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
FOR VESSELS OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED IN PARA. (B) AND (C) OF THIS SECTION, THE NAME OF THE VESSEL MUST BE MARKED ON SOME CLEARLY VISIBLE EXTERIOR PART OF THE PORT AND STARBOARD BOW AND STERN OF THE VESSEL.
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE NAME MARKED ON STERN OF VESSEL.
VESSEL TO MARK NAME ON STERN OF VESSEL.
Cite: 46CFR67.123
Casualty record · 6
7 March 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2890566
14 April 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2914541
19 October 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · at UNIVERSITY BRIDGE · activity 4467982
1 January 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6881390
15 February 2021Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7141319
17 April 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7897680
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
SIOUX (2007). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.