Inspection history · 59
23 March 2026
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8334184
30 January 2026
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8303554
11 August 2025
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8207431
11 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8209322
23 July 2025
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8193125
16 June 2025
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8161035
12 February 2025
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8079191
31 January 2025
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8073737
28 January 2025
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8071565
23 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7922777
13 September 2023
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7799617
16 June 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7486109
5 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7425231
24 June 2020
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6987865
25 March 2020
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6931609
25 March 2020
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6931611
25 March 2020
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6931617
14 January 2020
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6890906
29 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6844812
25 April 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6671331
25 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6671521
1 April 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6670685
11 April 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5851704
23 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4924227
15 May 2013
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4594094
13 March 2013
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4549304
4 October 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4457843
19 July 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4384228
27 April 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4304649
22 July 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4090845
3 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3938866
14 January 2011
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3925666
6 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3448094
10 February 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 3415344
3 February 2009
Administration
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3411803
28 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3173254
17 October 2005
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2516538
2 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1957698
15 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1888086
20 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 497748
10 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 59059
4 December 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 449398
5 September 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 465711
10 January 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 446598
29 August 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 473170
21 July 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 466793
20 July 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 499606
19 June 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 527944
17 June 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 462320
7 April 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 475579
25 March 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 484251
24 March 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 536700
27 July 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 473422
1 May 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 534938
30 April 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 522621
29 April 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 487328
28 April 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 464327
8 April 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 455830
18 July 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 503309
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 30 January 2026
Resolved
The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook: Personnel records, Safety orientation,
Record of drills and instruction, Examinations and tests, Operative navigational safety equipment, Navigation assessment, Navigation safety training, Record of inspection of towing gear. Identified the above items were not recorded in logbook. Develop procedures to ensure the required log entries are recorded.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 February 2026
Resolution: Owner implemented required log book entries into Health and Safety Plan.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.
Issued 30 January 2026
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. There were no alcohol testing devices onboard. Provide at least one test for each crew member onboard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel purchased 5 alcohol test kits.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 30 January 2026
Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. Identified VHF radios not installed with MMSI/GPS. Interconnect radios with GPS to allow DSC functions in VTS areas.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 February 2026
Resolution: VHF Radios were connected with GPS and DSC.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 30 January 2026
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals: 6 day and 6 night. Provide 2 more distress signals on board.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel purchased additional distress signals.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 30 January 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Vessel on oceans, coastwise, must have a means to take blood pressure readings, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel purchased blood pressure cuff.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 30 January 2026
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Identified lifesaving items with batteries were expired. Replace batteries and date them.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel installed new batteries and dated them.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 January 2026
Resolved
Pressure vessels must be externally examined annually. Relief valves must be tested in accordance with § 143.245. Install new relief valve or provide test records.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel purchased new 200 psi relief valves.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 30 January 2026
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Records were not available for inspection. Provide records in accordance with Table 143.245(b).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 February 2026
Resolution: Owner provided proof tests were conducted.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 31 January 2025
Resolved
Vessel does not have audible and visual alarms at operating station for both Aux generators.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2025
Resolved 12 February 2025
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least twice every 5 years. WENDY O was due for CG drydcok (DD) inspection 30 April 2024 and was not made ready. Complete CG credited DD and, or request from CG DD extension and receive written approval, prior to any commercial trade.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 January 2025
Resolution: Completed DDX and ISE in Reeedsport, OR.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Endorsement by flagstate
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each ventilator, and other openings into such spaces. Ventilation dampers did not fully secure ventilation and were missing hardware. Repair dampers to prevent the passage of air through ventilation in the event of fire. 1/8in gap is an acceptable marine standard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
Must carry portable fire extinguishers IAW table 142.230(b), and One 40–B extinguisher for each 1,000 brake horsepower of the main engines. Identified portable extinguishers in machinery space were not 40-B. Install placards and THREE 40-B portable extinguishers in machinery space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
Must carry at least one appropriate-size immersion suit, approved under approval series 160.171, for each person onboard. Only two immersion suits passed inspection. Replace suits to meet manning requirements.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 November 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
The line throwing appliance and its equipment must be readily accessible for use. Identified line throwing appliance stowage in lowest deck accommodation closet. Stow line throwing appliances in a more readily accessible area.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
Paints, flammable, and combustible products must be stored in a designated storage room free of ignition sources or a secured (approved) storage cabinet when not in use. A 40–B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by table 142.230(b). Move flammable products to an approved storage cabinet, or remove ignition sources from storage room. Install ONE additional 40-B portable extinguisher near it.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
79 feet or more in length must carry four lifebuoys. Grab lines were found wasted; install new line on Port/Stern ring life buoys.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable liquids insofar as practicable. Identified fuel leak on day tank quick closing valve. Repair valve to prevent leak.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 1 inch high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. Install fuel shutoff placard at remote pull station.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Identified fidley battery charger was daisy chained with extension cords/outlets. Properly install battery charger. Repair light in machinery space above port shaft. Repair latches on breaker panels.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
The hose must be a lined commercial fire hose 50 feet in length, at least (1.5 inches) in diameter, and fitted with a nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material. Identified port hose was wasted. Install new hose.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
Pressure vessels must be externally examined annually. Relief valves must be tested in accordance with § 143.245. Install new relief valve or provide test records.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 17 May 2013
Resolved
Failed to have personnel trained in Signs and symptoms.
Due 30 May 2013
Resolved 21 May 2013
Resolution: DER provided certificates that company personnel have been properly trained.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 17 May 2013
Resolved
Failed to provide proof of MIS submission.
Due 30 May 2013
Resolved 21 May 2013
Resolution: Provided email stating that MIS report received.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 17 May 2013
Resolved
Unable to provide evidence that Supervisors received 1 hour EAP Training.
Due 30 May 2013
Resolved 21 May 2013
Resolution: DER provided letter stating that VSL captains have received one hour of EAP training.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP
Issued 22 December 2008
Resolved
-The SOPEP must amend all references to Regulation 26 of Annex I, to reference Regulation 37 of Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.
Due 22 January 2009
Resolved 14 May 2009
Resolution: Deficiency addressed and SOPEP amended accordingly. SOPEP approval expires 11/14/2011.