Inspection history · 45
9 March 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8322814
8 March 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8361850
14 February 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8313474
21 December 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8287363
27 April 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8127421
31 March 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8102360
19 March 2025
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8096556
15 December 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8048582
5 November 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8031159
4 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8032147
25 September 2024
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8009397
28 December 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7843257
15 September 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7552909
25 August 2022
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7543704
16 May 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7452264
3 August 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7281942
4 June 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7218532
17 September 2020
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7060132
20 July 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7013619
13 July 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7005211
30 July 2019
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6767369
23 February 2016
Administration
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5822015
27 November 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5771003
8 May 2015
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5123758
6 May 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5136495
23 February 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5151603
12 January 2015
Administration
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5052022
19 May 2014
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4862336
18 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4864429
12 November 2013
MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4751483
1 May 2013
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4582574
28 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4395550
31 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4294126
7 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3906907
28 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3903984
27 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3903887
17 September 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Administration
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3851874
2 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3444472
12 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2970322
16 August 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2164391
28 July 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2148209
3 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1958299
9 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 644338
13 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 84479
21 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 51753
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation; Stbd engine failure resulted in a loss of propulsion. Demonstrate proper operation to an attending marine inspector prior to returning to operations.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 March 2026
Resolution: Vessel replaced faulty fuel injector. Satisfactory Sea Trial completed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 February 2026
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. MI Observed fuel leak on F/O separator in aft port engineroom on Deck. Repair or Remove from Service. - 46 CFR 143.220 - 17(c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 February 2026
Resolution: Witnessed new hose assembly installed to allow water to drain directly in bilge.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 14 February 2026
Resolved
Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from conducting any tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be assured of the vessel's seaworthiness or fitness for its route and service. MI Observed steering Room had three foot of water within the bilge, report received showed water ingress originating from on or around the rudder stock. Provide Repair plan. - 46 CFR 137.200(d) - 701(a,c)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 February 2026
Resolution: ABS report attached in documents.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 14 February 2026
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Aft STBD Void Vent pipe was severely corroded. A six inch by eight inch hole was found in the pipe. Provide repair plan and crop and renew. 46 CFR 140.610(b) 701(a,c)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 February 2026
Resolution: ABS report in documents.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 14 February 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided... High Bilge level. MI tested Aft Bilge alarm, inop. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(5) - 701
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 February 2026
Resolution: Tested Aft Bilge Alarm, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 February 2026
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended back flooding through bilge piping. MI was unable to test aft bilge suction where water accumulation was observed due to hydraulic oil contamination from steering gear. MI to test Bilge suction once aft steering room is cleaned.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 February 2026
Resolution: witnessed satisfactory test of emergency dewatering system from engine room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 February 2026
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Steering room bilge was observed to have a high level of water with hydraulic oil. Remove excess oily water, clean steering room bilges in preparation for MI to test bilge suction. of the space. 46 CFR 142.220(a) - 701 c
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 February 2026
Resolution: Verified steering compartment clear of oily water.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Location of emergency installations
Issued 14 February 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be operated iaw applicable lawas and regulaions. Test of crew familiarty with flooding drill. Crew could not demonstrate floding responce to partiular compartement from the fixed bilge manifold or align valves to operate system. 46 CFR 137.200 - 17 (c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 February 2026
Resolution: witnessed satisfactory test of emergency dewatering system from engine room.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 14 February 2026
Resolved
Piping must be fitted with isolation valaves that are clearly marked by labling or color coding that enable the crew to identify its function. Manifold for bilge suction was not labled correctly or colored for crew to quickly respond in case of emergency. Include instructions for operation of the bilge dewatering system for alignment of valves and pump operations. 46 CFR 143.250 - 17 c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 February 2026
Resolution: witnessed satisfactory test of emergency dewatering system from engine room. extended deficiency to allow vessel to come into compliance with properly labling system.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires, The control panel includes: A power available light. Repair power available on panel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 27 April 2025
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence clearing deficiency.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter, as applicable. Produce lifesaving maintenance log for vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 27 April 2025
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence clearing deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location. Provide gauge with sufficient range to read past pressure vessel MAWP of 250 PSI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 27 April 2025
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence clearing deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 15 April 2025
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. Install sight glass protectors for
all sight glasses in the engine room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 27 April 2025
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence clearing deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Provide log in accordance with this regulation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 27 April 2025
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence clearing deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Seal all openings on the side of the main electrical switchboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 27 April 2025
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence clearing deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire. Identify and label engine room emergency ventilation stops.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 27 April 2025
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence clearing deficiency.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. Provide and mount dogging wrench needed to properly close Port aft main watertight door of the engine room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 27 April 2025
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence clearing deficiency.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel 79 feet or more in length must carry four lifebuoys, with one lifebuoy located on each side of the operating station. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Replace the aft 2 lifebuoys due to decayed lines IAW with this subchapter.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 27 April 2025
Resolution: Attending MI received photo evidence clearing deficiency.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 17 December 2024
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require additional
examinations of the vessel whenever he or she
discovers deterioration that may affect the
seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of
the vessel. #3 STBD fuel tank developed a leak in
the lazarette bulkhead due to wasted steel. Vessel
must keep #3 STBD fuel tank empty, place damaged
fuel tank out of service, have USCG inspect fuel
tank, and vessel must repair all wasted steel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 January 2025
Resolved 31 March 2025
Resolution: ABS report received.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 15 September 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment that is not in proper working order (including missing or malfunctioning guards or safety devices) must be removed; made safe through marking, tagging, or covering; or otherwise made unusable.
Aft end of both reduction gear units have exposed rotating machinery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 September 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
Resolution: Added guard.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 September 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation.
Top red restricted in ability to maneuver light and forward upper towing light were inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 September 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
Resolution: Verified proper operation of lights.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 15 September 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation:
(d) Illuminated magnetic compass or an illuminated swing-meter (Western Rivers vessels only). The compass or swing-meter must be readable from each operating station.
Compass light was inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 September 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
Resolution: Verified proper operation of the light.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 15 September 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment that is not in proper working order (including missing or malfunctioning guards or safety devices) must be removed; made safe through marking, tagging, or covering; or otherwise made unusable.
Dryer vent was stuck in closed position.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 September 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
Resolution: Veried vent operated freely.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 15 September 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: (a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Shaft alley bilges contained excessive oily rags and liquid.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 September 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
Resolution: Oil and rags were removed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 15 September 2022
Resolved
(b) 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.
Emergency lighting was inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 September 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
Resolution: Blacked out the vessel and verified e-light were adequate for egress from work and accommodation spaces.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Make the cofferdam ready for inspection by removing the water and descaling the lower forward transverse bulkhead to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: 26AUG22: Inspected SAT.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Prove the proper operation of the watertight door between the lower accommodation space and the engine room to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. All dogs did not land on striker plates.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
Resolution: Completed chalk and operational test SAT.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Steering gear room, crop and renew the wasted aft STBD overhead frame and the FWD STBD bulkhead vertical stiffener to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 28 December 2023
Resolution: Replaced woth good steel; NDT successful.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Aft peak, crop and renew the wasted frames and vent as marked/discussed and areas identified by by thickness gauging with greater than 25% wastage to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 28 December 2023
Resolution: Replaced with good steel. NDT successful.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Main deck, repair the watertight doors to properly center the doors on the gaskets (aft port door)and make tight by adjusting the bottom inboard dog (FWD STBD).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 28 December 2023
Resolution: Gaskets replaced on watertight doors. Seal effective and spray test successful.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Main deck, crop and renew the holed air vent pipe for the Wash TK Vent FWD STBD to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
Resolution: Installed a knid kind vent pipe.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
P&S ballast tanks coating has failed, make ready for inspection by removing scale and qualify base plate thickness via UT at the vessel's 2025 drydock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 August 2025
Resolved 2 December 2024
Resolution: Tank coating replaced at 2024 dry dock.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Qualify the port and starboard propellers. The port propeller appeared to have an approx. 2" linear discontinuity on its hub and the starboard a 3" along zone A of a single blade.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 September 2022
Resolution: Sound propeller performed repairs and provided a TPO report.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Qualify or provide a corrective action plan for the previous conversion of the fore peak ballast tank to a potable water storage tank. Potable water storage tanks should be independent with no common boundaries with the ships shell unless the bottom of the tank terminates at least 2 feet above the maximum load waterline and the manhole shall not be located on the tank top when it is formed by the deck. Repair the failed coating with an approved potable water tank coating system and provide documentation. PHS Publication 393,"Handbook on Sanitation of Vessel Construction, Section A.6.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 September 2022
Resolution: The vessel provided original GA identifying the tank as a fresh water tank. Tank is grandfathered.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 13 July 2020
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the 25% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2020
Resolved 9 December 2020
Resolution: Vessel obtained COI