Inspection history · 43
21 February 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7868454
1 August 2023
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7751116
15 March 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7651468
11 January 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7619771
4 February 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7380597
22 July 2021
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7256264
21 January 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7127582
13 January 2020
Excursion Permit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6888587
19 August 2019
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6787811
14 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6211637
20 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6097842
20 July 2016
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5949529
24 January 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5058452
24 January 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5059366
13 November 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5023596
25 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4822778
6 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4820366
7 January 2014
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4779438
7 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4779570
12 January 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3925472
26 August 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3834459
19 April 2010
Administration
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3719695
20 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3540540
3 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3412325
7 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2924696
12 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2887099
24 October 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2807412
19 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2782281
5 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2782093
5 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2287921
17 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Angeles · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2071500
2 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1957758
19 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1635695
9 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 199322
9 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 755696
9 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 81941
1 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 98684
1 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 675393
8 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 27134
21 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 675385
22 November 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 214508
22 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 45196
9 June 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3134
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel is overdue for annual inspection. COI Anniversary is 05Nov.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 1 March 2024
Resolution: Completed inspection for certification, transition from cg option, initial for TSMS option.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure all doors, hatches and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Port Escape main deck WTD dogs need maintenance/lube hard to open/close. WT gasket twisted out of place, replace with new.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
Resolution: GASKET REPLACED, ACCEPTED TPO REPORT
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Where practicable each space where crew may be quartered or normally employed shall have two means of escape. Ladder to second means of escape from below deck berthing is not fully fastened on the top. Repair/refasten.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
Resolution: FASTENED, ACCEPTED TPO REPORT
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Each Towing vessel must be operated in compliance with the Maritime Transportation Security ACT (MTSA). Vessel security plan onboard expired Sept 2023, place new security plan onboard with current approval letter (33CFR 104.120). Vessel has no records of annual audits having been conducted, conduct annual audit, document (ref 33 CFR 104.415 & 104.235).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
Resolution: TPO AUDIT CONDUCTED, UPDATED PLAN ONBOARD
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Vessel is now inspected under the TSMS option an the requirement of 46 CFR 138.115 is satisfied. Provide objective evidence of TSMS implementation for six months
from the date of the companies interim TSMS Cert 4NO-2023-115 (TVIB). A full term TSMS cert will be accepted as obj evidence. Failure to complete this requirement may result in the removal of the TSMS endorsement from the vessel"s COI, suspension of operations, and or COI revocation, as determined by the OCMI.(Vessel COI inspection to transition to TSMS option)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2024
Resolved 7 May 2024
Resolution: FULL TERM TSMS CERT ISSUED.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 4 February 2022
Resolved
Each vessel fitted with installed bulwarks around the exterior of the main deck must have sufficient freeing ports or scuppers to allow water to run off the deck quickly without adversely affecting the stability of the vessel. Self closing devices on freeing ports do not allow water to quickly run off. Repair/replace devices.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 February 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Self closing devices were trimmed along the edges. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 4 February 2022
Resolved
The line throwing appliance and its equipment must be readily accessible for use. Additional equipment. The line throwing appliance must have: An auxiliary line that: Is at least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long, has a breaking strength of at least 40 kilonewtons (9,000 pounds-force), and is, if synthetic, of a dark color or certified by the manufacturer to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. No auxiliary line on board. Provide line.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 February 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Auxiliary line provided. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 January 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. E/R Fuel tank sight glasses made of plastic with no self-closing valves. Install self-closing valves. Recommend installing heat resistant gauge (glass) adequately protected from mechanical damage.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 February 2021
Resolved 3 February 2021
Resolution: Stainless steel self-closing valves installed on top and bottom of sight gauge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 January 2021
Resolved
Personnel working in an area on the exterior of the vessel without rails and guards must wear a work vest approved by the Commandant under 46 CFR subpart 160.053. Work vests on board not approved under 160.053 (Type V).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 February 2021
Resolved 2 March 2021
Resolution: Type V work vests on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 January 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Two extensions cords being used as permanent wiring in pilot house. Remove extension cords and install permanent wiring.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 February 2021
Resolved 3 February 2021
Resolution: Extension cords were removed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 January 2021
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. The following dead end cables need to be in an enclosure or removed:
1) Cable above pilot house.
2) Two cables in fwd locker.
3) Cable in port gear locker.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 February 2021
Resolved 3 February 2021
Resolution: All dead end cables were removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 January 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Fuel tank sight glasses made of plastic with no self-closing valves. Install self-closing valves. Recommend installing heat resistant gauge (glass) adequately protected from mechanical damage. By next Drydock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2021
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: Self-closing valves installed. All sat. See activity #7256264.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
The VSO must ensure that at least one security drill is conducted at least every 3 months. No drills were recorded.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 October 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Vsl conducted security drill with crew and has created a log to track drills.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
The Bridge-to-Bridge Act and the regulations of this part apply to every towing vessel of 26 feet or over. No Bridge-to-Bridge Certificate on board. 47 CFR 80.1001
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 October 2019
Resolved 17 October 2019
Resolution: Received copy of certificate.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
A vessel at anchor shall exhibit an all-around white light. No anchor light on vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 October 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Achor light installed and operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating water light. Only one water light on board.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 October 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Additional water light purchased and installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. 46 CFR 160.040-4 requires four rocket projectiles. Only two on board.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 October 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Two additional rocket projectiles were purchased.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
Each watertight door and hatch must be marked on both sides in legible letters: "Keep Closed" or "Watertight Hatch - Keep closed". Doors and hatches are not marked.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: All watertight doors/hatches have been clearly marked.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
Each escape hatch and emergency exit used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in legible letters: "Emergency exit, keep clear". Emergency exits not marked
on both sides.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 October 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Emergency exits are clearly marked.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
Fire-detection Systems. The display panel gives an audible and visual indication for short and open circuit on the following lines: Power supply (absence of either of the 2 power supply inputs). Supervised. Prove proper operation of system when one power supply is secured per installation manual page 8 "System fault monitoring".
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 October 2019
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Completed operational test of loss of power to fire-detection panel. System alarm activated. All sat.
Navigation › Electronic Positioning › GPS/DGPS Receiver
Issued 5 January 2005
Resolved
AIS on board, but not working.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 March 2005
Resolved 21 February 2008
Resolution: AIS ON VESSEL. CONFIRMED BY CGVTS PUGET SOUND.