Inspection history · 30
8 July 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8173513
26 August 2024
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7985279
8 August 2024
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7965047
18 May 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7922655
20 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7811171
18 August 2022
Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7537178
28 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7518549
28 September 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7321486
25 September 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7067144
24 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7065125
6 August 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7025898
8 July 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6742369
23 August 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6250723
9 September 2015
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5720606
12 June 2014
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4886785
3 May 2013
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4586580
12 April 2012
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4287934
16 May 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3997339
21 March 2011
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3976249
23 March 2010
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3701512
11 August 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3043277
7 November 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2815668
25 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2650604
23 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978359
31 December 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1725873
15 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 72464
8 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 184453
10 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 19462
19 July 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 514
15 May 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 464033
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 July 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Stbd/aft deck light on 2nd deck railing was broken off/missing leaving a large hole in the associated housing for wiring exposed to weather. Repair or replace electrical wiring housing/box to satisfaction of MI. 46 CFR 143.400(f)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 July 2025
Resolution: Received photos of replaced housing for wiring for broken deck light.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
The inspection will ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. The lazarette compartment was not made available for inspection. Make available for inspection prior credit dry dock exam.
46 CFR 136.212(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 August 2024
Resolution: Vessel was able to make available the lazarette during the vessel's drydock, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended back flooding through bilge piping. Bilge suction servicing the lazarette compartment was not made available for testing. Visually inspect and test lazarette bilge suction prior to credit dry dock exam.
46 CFR 143.275
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 September 2024
Resolution: Verified operation of bilge suction in lazarette.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
The inspection will ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. Excessive oil and debris found in the Engine Room bilges. Make available for inspection prior credit dry dock exam.
46 CFR 136.212(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 August 2024
Resolution: Vessel cleaned the engine room bilge making available for inspection during the vessel's drydock.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 8 August 2024
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... Starboard forward hatch gasket was worn, replace gasket to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 144.320(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Verified repalced gasket.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in a berthing space or stateroom and all lifejacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity. Life jacket storage was improperly labeled, correct label to reflect accurate number of lifejackets.
46 CFR 141.340(h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 26 August 2024
Resolution: Vessel operator properly labled the stowage of the vessel's lifejackets.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 8 August 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. Emergency lighting located in the pilothouse found to be inoperable. Replace emergency lighting to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.410(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Verified operation of e-lighting.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Steering gear motor controller found with missing reset button. Restore functionality to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Verified replaced reset button.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
The Rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day. Vessel did not have any day shapes on board. Procure and place day shapes applicable to the vessel on board.
33 CFR 83.20(d)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 13 September 2024
Resolution: Accepted photos of day shapes onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
A crew accommodation space and a work space must be of sufficient size, adequate construction, and with suitable equipment to provide for the safe operation of the vessel and the protection and accommodation of the crew in a manner practicable for the size, facilities, service, route, and modes of operation of the vessel. Grey water pipe from crew accommodation space is leaking into the engine room. Repair piping to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 144.700(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 5 September 2024
Resolution: Verified replaced piping.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 8 August 2024
Resolved
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. Vessel had no records of testing the relief valves on their two UPVs. Vessel conducted satisfactory tests in the presence of the MI.
46 CFR 143.245(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 20 November 2023
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. The starboard side remote fuel shutoff valve is not operable. Either repair or remove remote fuel shutoff to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.260(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 28 December 2023
Resolution: Received video of repaired fuel shut off
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 November 2023
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. The port fidley circuit breaker number 41 is labeled as a spare but has an active load. Properly label the circuit breaker to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.400(d)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 27 December 2023
Resolution: Operator provided photo of breaker with no wire running to it.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 20 November 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. The starboard watertight door to the machinery space is not watertight. Ensure watertight integrity of the door to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 140.610(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 28 December 2023
Resolution: Received photo of closed WTD.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Permanent means of access
Issued 20 November 2023
Resolved
The vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the intended service and routes. The ladder to the fly bridge is severely wasted at its mounting points. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 144.200(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 28 December 2023
Resolution: Received photo of repaired ladder.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR-KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH-KEEP CLOSED”. All main deck watertight doors are missing appropriate signage.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: Verified required signage on water tight doors.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Port engine room door and Stbd door to galley are not watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: Verified that both doors were watertight and functional.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Number labels on the distribution panel for in the engine room fiddley are not legible.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: Verified that all circuit breakers on the distribution panels were properly labeled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges by an installed detecting system or by using individual battery operated detectors meeting UL 217. Galley detector was not UL 217 rated.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 27 October 2021
Resolution: Operator submitted photos showing that the smoke detector was UL 217 rated.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. Engine room stack has two closures with no means to secure in the event of a fire.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 27 October 2021
Resolution: Operator submitted photo displaying securing arrangements.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Furnishings
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Each mattress must comply with either The Consumer Safety Commission Standard for Mattress Flammability or IMO Resolution A.688(17). Vessel mattresses did not have indication they meet flammability requirements. Provide verification mattresses meet correct standards or replace.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 27 October 2021
Resolution: Operator submitted photo verifying that the mattresses met the required flammability requirements.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be capable of preventing all oil spills from reaching the water during transfers by: using fixed or portable containment of sufficient capacity. Port fuel fill containment missing plug.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 27 October 2021
Resolution: Operator submitted photo of the fuel containment plug installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Bridge deck, port forward rail has two wasted stanchions requiring repair by next credit drydock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 August 2022
Resolved 18 August 2022
Resolution: cleared deficiency during dry dock examination.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failuires and shock hazards. The cover for the electrical panel on the bridge would not properly shut and poses a hazard to crew.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 September 2020
Resolved 10 August 2020
Resolution: Verified via pictures
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 23 March 2010
Resolved
Company does not have a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) name and contact information, as required by 49 CFR 40.287.
Due 23 April 2010
Resolved 23 March 2010