Inspection history · 16
4 May 2026
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8332063
9 April 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8071845
2 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7898454
3 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7668060
14 March 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7650794
11 July 2022
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7471351
3 February 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7380557
11 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7367587
23 September 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6923296
11 July 2019
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6679616
26 September 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Navigation Center · Activity 6548936
20 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4215067
2 August 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4160831
15 December 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2841282
11 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1963163
1 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1834104
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 May 2026
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and
maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing
vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and
emergency conditions. MI observed active leaking of
water from overhead piping, dripping directly onto the
starboard generator and its alternator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 May 2026
Resolution: MI inspected satisfactory repair of leaking water pipe (toilet supply line). No further leaks observed over starboard generator. Generator tested; all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 May 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have hoses and nozzles in
accordance with paragraphs (d) of this section; The hose
must be a lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet)
in length, at least 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) in
diameter, and fitted with a nozzle made of corrosionresistant
material capable of providing a solid stream
and a spray pattern. Upon testing, fire nozzle was able
to function in a spray pattern only, but could not
provide a solid stream of water.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 May 2026
Resolution: MI tested new fire hoze nozzle and witnessed straight stream and spray feature. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 April 2025
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. MI identified port and starboard engine room electric bilge pumps plugged in to outlets rather than hardwired in enclosure with over current protection.
46 CFR 143.400(g)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2025
Resolved 24 April 2025
Resolution: Vsl provided picture proof of rectification.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 April 2025
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. MI identified unfilled cable transit bulk head penetration between engine room and forepeak space.
46 CFR 143.400(h)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2025
Resolved 24 April 2025
Resolution: Vsl provided picture proof of rectification.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 April 2025
Resolved
Extension cords must not be used as a permanent connection to a source of electrical power. MI identified extension chord permanently installed from engine room through bulkhead into forepeak space.
46 CFR 143.575(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2025
Resolved 24 April 2025
Resolution: Vsl provided picture proof of rectification.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel did not have updated paper charts onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Up-to-date paper charts placed onboard the vessel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
The Rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day. Power-driven vessels underway (Rule 23). Towing and pushing (Rule 24). Vessel operator did not have onboard the required day shapes for a power driven vessel and for towing and pushing arrangements.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Required day shapes placed onboard the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized life jacket. Each life jacket must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Inspector identified that one of the required lifejackets was not labeled with vessel's name.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Life jacket has been labeled with the vessel name.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
The grab line shall be 3/8-inch diameter polyethylene, polypropylene, or other suitable buoyant type synthetic material having a minimum breaking strength of 1350 pounds. Inspector identified two life rings with deteriorated (unserviceable) grab lines.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Grab lines on life rings replaced (new/in-kind).
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. All lifebuoys found on vessel during inspection have lifeline attached.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Lifeline removed from one life buoy.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel that is certified for rivers, lakes, bays, and sounds, less then 3 nautical miles from shore must be equipped with an approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room. Vessel's semi-portable fire-extinguisher was not on vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Semi-portable (160B) fire extinguisher placed onboard the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
A remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. During operational test the fuel shutoff valve for the starboard main engine and starboard generator found inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Repair completed of both fuel shut-off.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. On vessels with more than one operating station, one of them must be outfitted with a fire detection control panel. Any other operating stations must be outfitted with a remote indicator panel. The secondary operating station did not have a fire detection panel installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Fire detection panel installed at secondary operating station.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Discovered open ground upon testing electrical outlet on bridge.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Open ground on electrical outlet corrected.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 11 October 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to Subchapter M, and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. The vessel has not completed the required second annual COI inspection. COI second annual COI inspection was due no later than October 11, 2021.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 March 2023
Resolution: As part of admin review, MI determined this deficiency to no longer be applicable to the vessel. Vessel was taken out of service and has since been brought back into service on a new CIO. This deficiency was issued on the previous COI. No further action.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 September 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. The following alarms: high bilge level, must be visible and audible at each operating station. Vessel found to be missing both visual and audible alarms at the 'crows next' primary operating station. Provide required alarms.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 October 2020
Resolved 10 November 2020
Resolution: Installed alarm.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 September 2020
Resolved
Each cable and wire on a towing vessel must be installed to meet the following requirements: each cable and wire must be supported to avoid chafing and other damage. Found multiple wires, below crows nest operating station, to be hanging/entering through the front of open cover on junction/fuse box. Ensure proper installation and support of wires.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 October 2020
Resolved 10 November 2020
Resolution: Installed correctly
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet in length must be fitted with a floating electric water lights. Vessel is missing one of the two required floating electric water lights.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 July 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Required number of floaating electric water lights placed onboard the vessel.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
Emergency duties and duty stations must be posted at operating stations and in a conspicuous area. Station Bill (4 persons) requires updating to reflect the duties of Master, Mate and 2 deckhands.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 July 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Station Bill updated to reflect duties of required personnel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
Machinery must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Excessive leaking around the shaft packing was found on both the port and starboard shafts.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 July 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Shaft packing replaced in kind and operating satisfactorily.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
Master must ensure all life saving equipment is properly maintained and ready for service. Storage location of PFD's must be labeled/marked to allow easy identification of stowage and quantity.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 July 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Location of PFD's properly labeled.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 26 September 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: MMSI from expired FCC License and Call Sign from expired FCC License.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 October 2018
Resolved 1 November 2018
Resolution: AIS discrepancy corrected, AIS broadcasting all pertinent information.