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Inspection history · 18
23 April 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8119848
15 May 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7913294
25 January 2024
Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7855703
17 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7689911
8 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7591540
2 November 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7900920
18 June 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7489534
21 April 2022
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7435120
12 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7170663
23 January 2020
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6897347
23 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6842315
5 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6639116
10 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6237901
29 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6011943
8 May 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4306200
8 May 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4780282
2 September 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4133965
22 August 2011
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4126040
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
The following alarms must be provided on each towing vessel: Main engine low lubricating oil perssure; Main engine high cooling water temperature; Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure; and Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature. All the above alarms were unable to be tested at the time of inspection. 46 CFR 143.230(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 May 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: NC Machinery tested all alarms, all sat
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes must have a means to take blood pressure readings, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds. Medications on board are all expired. 46 CFR 140.435
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 May 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Non-expired meds purchased and placed on board
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or beyond 3 nautical miles from shore upon the Great Lakes must carry a Category 1, 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) that meets the requirements of 47 CFR part 80. EPIRB battery is expired. 46 CFR 141.380(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 May 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: purchased new EPIRB battery
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either:(1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or (2) Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. Fore-Peak area is missing emergency lighting. 46 CFR 143.410
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: New emergency lighting installed
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with an illuminated magnetic compass. The compass must be readable from each operating station. Vessel's magnetic compass light is burned out. 46 CFR 140.725(d)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: New light bulb installed
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a low fuel level alarm, if fitted with a day tank. Vessel's two day tanks (FO1.P and FO1.S; the port and stbd day tanks) do not have low fuel level alarms. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(7)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 23 April 2025
Resolution: verified installation and tested sat
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. Cables passing through forward lazarette bulkhead is not watertight. 46 CFR 143.400(h)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Cable runs made water tight
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 May 2024
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. 160-B for engine room is not secured as such.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: 160-B semi-portable fire ext secured.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Entry dangerous spaces
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
A carbon dioxide system must meet the requirements of 46 CFR 78.47-11 (carbon dioxide warning signs). Vessel does not have required signage on engine room entrance for spaces protected by carbon dioxide. 46 CFR 136.110 & 46 CFR 78.47-11(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Signage placed on door
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Flammable and combustible products must not be stored in machinery spaces, unless they are stored in a suitable container that meets the requirements of § 142.225 of this subchapter. If a storage room is provided, it may be any room or compartment that is free of ignition sources. Vessel is storing flammable/combustible products in the engine room and throughout the vessel outside of a storage cabinet in spaces not free of ignition sources. 46 CFR 143.220(c) & 46 CFR 142.225(b)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Flam locker bought and place on vsl
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 13 June 2023
Resolved
Each cargo ship equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part II of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements:
(1) Where the station power does not exceed 1500 watts peak envelope power, the operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. The vessel operator could not provide proof of Marine Radio Operator permit. Provide proof of Marine Radio Operator permits or Proof of appropriate class completion for Marine Radio Operator Permit. 47 CFR 80.159(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Marine radio operators permit present with credential.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. MI found floating waterlights batteries were expired. Renew batteries for waterlight.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Lifebuoy waterlight batteries valid and working.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 13 June 2023
Resolved
Rescue skiff used for rescuing personnel in water would not start during MOB drill. Repair rescue skiff to original condition or provide another way to retrieve personnel in water.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2023
Resolution: Rescue skiff was returned to normal operation.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Crewmembers are required to have pre-employment drug testing with a negative result prior to assuming duties and be enrolled in a random testing program. Two crewmembers did not have pre-employment testing and were not listed on the covered employees list. Provide proof of completion prior to using members as crew.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2023
Resolution: Recieved list of covered crewmembers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Vessel fuel tanks original sight glasses have been broken/abandoned and replace with an improvised clear plastic hose attached to the stripping valve and tank top with no closure device. Remove the plastic hose sight glass system, seal the tank and return all to original.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2023
Resolved 23 April 2025
Resolution: installation sat
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems must provide for the safe operation of the towing vessel. The #2 generator is rated at 97 Amps and the circuit breaker protecting is is rated at 250 Amps, which creates a safety hazard. Provide the appropriate size breaker to protect the generator and not to exceed 115% of the generator ampere rating.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2023
Resolution: Correct size breaker installed in system.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Vessel must complete the remainder of the annual exam with a Sector Anchorage Marine Inspector. Fire, abandon ship, and man overboard drills to be completed; Testing of the fire and bilge systems; Emergency Lighting test; completion of machinery testing, etc.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 June 2023
Resolution: Drills completed in presence of attending Marine Inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examination procedures must be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Each towing vessel must perform the alarm set point testing "twice in any five year period" (table 46 CFR 143.245 (b)). Vessel was unable to prove operation of machinery alarm set points and provided no records of testing. Make required tests during completion of annual inspection.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 June 2023
Resolution: Testing results from technician provided to MI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
Vessels exposed to saltwater for more than 6 months in any 12 month period are subject to a "twice in five year" exam cycle. The vessel was granded a 5 year freshwater cycle in April 2019 and has since exceeded 6 months in salt water service for the past 2 years. The DD/ISE cycle will be changed to twice in 5 and the COI will be amended. Next DD/ISE is due NLT March 30, 2024.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 May 2023
Resolved 17 June 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 8 November 2022
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel when they discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to the hull plating...vessel was pushed aground by severe weather and will remain aground throughout winter. Vessel to undergo Internal Structural Exam and satisfactory sea trails by a USCG Marine Inspector prior to hauling cargo
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 April 2022
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants pressure of at least 50 PSI. Fire pump was only capable of 40 PSI during the inspection.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 April 2022
Resolved 13 June 2023
Resolution: Fire pump tested sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Fire alarm - Prove proper operation of white strobe light in the engine room.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 April 2021
Resolution: New strobe installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Provide 3 additional line throwing appliances.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 April 2022
Resolution: 03 additional linethrowing devices are now onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Permanetly mount 160-B fire extinguisher.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 April 2021
Resolution: Extinguisher mounted
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Prove proper operation of batteries for fire detection panel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 April 2021
Resolution: Batteries renewed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Replace faulty pressure gage on E/R fire pump.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 April 2021
Resolution: Gage replaced
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
synchornize rudder angle indicators/ Bridge/Aft steering port off by 4 degrees, stbd off by 5 degrees.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 April 2021
Resolution: Received tech report detailing corrections made and operating properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
remove dead ended wires from compressor room or terminate properly.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 April 2021
Resolution: Completed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Multi-transit cable between laz and tunnel room not wateright. Make watertight.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 April 2021
Resolution: Sealed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
Properly secure craftsman tool box in e/r.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 April 2021
Resolution: Secured
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 April 2019
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Installed bilge pump is inoperable. 46CFR143.275
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2019
Resolved 30 April 2019
Resolution: Bilge pump was worked on by crew and performed as designed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 30 April 2019
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency Lighting in Engine Room is Inoperable. 46CFR143.410(b)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 May 2019
Resolved 30 April 2019
Resolution: New batteries for lights were provided. Deficiency cleared.