Inspection history · 15
5 January 2026
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8290620
22 April 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8117327
22 January 2025
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8067707
14 November 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8072006
14 August 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7985617
15 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7916317
11 August 2023
Plan Review (Other than "T") · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7875604
27 February 2023
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7656623
18 May 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7458218
7 May 2021
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7191980
1 April 2020
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7138761
4 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6920731
5 March 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6642231
8 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6505250
20 January 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3930608
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
Crew could not dewater the laz with the bilge system. Prove proper operation of the bilge system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 April 2026
Resolution: Crew identified that the manifold was labeled incorrectly. Witnessed satisfactory operation of bilge system by pumping out port laz.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
Numerous battery boxes in the engine room were missing the battery covers. Ensure battery boxes are provided with covers.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2026
Resolved 28 April 2026
Resolution: battery covers provided
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
The general alarm in the engine room was not labelled. Ensure general alarm is labelled "Attention General Alarm - When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station"
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2026
Resolved 28 April 2026
Resolution: placards provided
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 30 April 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Port hatch leading into lazarette has hole penetrating through hatch. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 140.205(a)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 May 2025
Resolved 13 June 2025
Resolution: Watertight hatch replaced and tested.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 22 January 2025
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers damage to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of a vessel. These examinations may include a drydock examination, including an internal structural examination of any affected space of a vessel, or removal of the vessel from service to assess the extent of the damage and to affect permanent repairs. Vessel side plating and main deck is damaged port side between frames 16-22, including bulkheads at frames 19 and 21. Provide repair proposal for CG review/approval. 46CFR137.300(b)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 February 2025
Resolution: Repairs complete.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
The fire detection system must have two sources of power. The battery providing the secondary means of power was dead.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 May 2024
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Port Engineer obtained new battery and installed during inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating on oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. The tug only had 3 line throwing appliances and needed 4 to be in compliance.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 May 2024
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Port Captain obtained additional line throwing appliance during exam.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
A fire-detection system must be installed with two sources of power. The emergency battery power does not function as required.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 May 2023
Resolution: Corrected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
The clean agent fire suppression system isn't installed as approved. When tested, the system does not secure the (4) engines that draw intake air from the space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2023
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Shutdowns installed and tested sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked. All power panels and distribution systems need to be properly labeled.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 17 May 2023
Resolution: Corrected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
Piping exposed to the outside of the hull must be maintained in a leak free condition. Fixed fire pump housing has several holes that are leaking. Replace housing to ensure fire pump is functional and leak free.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel secured the fixed fire pump and placed a self priming portable fire pump onboard.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 13 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel must be fitted with the appropriate day shapes that will be needed for all possible situations (3 balls and 1 diamond). Vessel does not have 3 balls and 1 diamond.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2021
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: Received photos from vessel representitive showing dayshapes are onboard the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 7 May 2021
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote shutoff valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Remote shutoff handle broke off and is inoperable from outside the engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 May 2021
Resolved 14 May 2021
Resolution: Observed satisfactory repair and test of the fuel shutoff valve from outside the engine room.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 May 2021
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the flammable storage room or cabinet. Currently there is a 10-B extinguisher outside the locker.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2021
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: Recieved photo from vessel representitive of 40-B Extinguisher outside flammable storage locker.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 May 2021
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Current lockers do not satisfy UL 1275 Standards or FM Approval Standard 6050.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2021
Resolved 2 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel representive stated that flammable liquids have been removed from the vessel and will not use locker for flammable storage.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 May 2021
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. Semi-portable was not welded or permanently attached.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2021
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: Recieved photo of the semi-portable extinguisher bolted to the deck bulkhead in the fiddley space.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 May 2021
Resolved
Cylinders must always be secured and, when not in use, they must be stowed in a rack in an upright position, with the valve protection cap in place. Compressed gas bottles for ships use were not secured or stowed in a rack.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2021
Resolved 2 June 2021
Resolution: Recieved photo of cylinders separated and stowed properly.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 7 May 2021
Resolved
The vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Temporary patch found on ballast water piping (in forward engine room) must be removed and replaced with suitable permanent repair.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2021
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: Temporary patch was removed and no damaged piping was found.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
The forepeak void’s hatch cover gasket is deteriorated and the void has an excess amount of water.
Replace gasket on hatch and pump water out of forepeak void.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: void cleaned out and gasket replaced
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
The flame screen on the #1A Stbd fuel vent had a hole.
Replace flame screen.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: verified flame screen replaced
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
Load line marks shall be permanently marked on each side of the vessel. The load line was only painted.
Permanently marked the load line on each side of the vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: loadline punched and repainted
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
Starboard lazarette outboard void forward bulkhead is cracked at top seam.
Permanently repair bulkhead to original.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: weld crack repaired
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
Permanently repair bilge piping and fuel sounding piping in the port aft fuel tank.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: repairs complete
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Loading/Ballast condition
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
Permanently repair the ballast pipe in the aft port outboard ballast tank.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: repairs complete
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Loading/Ballast condition
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
Permanently repair the ballast pipe in the aft port inboard ballast tank.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: repairs complete
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Loading/Ballast condition
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
Permanently repair three ballast pipes in the aft starboard outboard ballast tank.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: repairs complete
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Loading/Ballast condition
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
Permanently repair the ballast pipe in the engine room near the port aft bulkhead.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: repairs complete
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 3 April 2019
Resolved
There is a weld on the outer hull plating (not a weld seam) where an interior frame was repaired.
Crop and renew improper repair on outside hull outboard of port rudder.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
Resolution: new insert repair complete