Inspection history · 24
6 July 2026
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8418776
23 January 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8301007
29 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8193683
3 July 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8180873
8 March 2024
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7874668
10 July 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7740082
3 May 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7442505
25 August 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7295832
13 April 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7183171
3 April 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6955645
14 July 2019
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6752243
13 July 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6893800
23 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6692227
4 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6619944
1 April 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4826495
8 April 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3979740
21 March 2011
Administration
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3968569
31 January 2011
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3936841
5 April 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2617778
24 March 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2608707
8 February 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2581763
18 April 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2337135
20 February 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2022044
31 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2006398
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
(a) Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Vessel did not have consortium enrollment letter, provide proof of enrollment for crew members.
46 CFR 16.260
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Crew enrolled with BEACON OHSS as of 16MAY2024
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes and sound signals in accordance with COLREGS or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operations. Vessel unable to make appropriate sound signals with ships whistle.
46 CFR 140.720
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Ships whistle repaired and tested satisfactorily
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with a fathometer. Fathometer currently inoperable.
46 CFR 140.725
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Fathometer tested satisfactorily
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems. The Following alarms must be provided: (a)(3) Aux generator engine low lubricating oil pressure; (a)(4) Aux generator engine high cooling water temp. Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. Vessel did not have generator alarms at operating station.
46 CFR 143.230
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Required alarms installed at operating station and tested.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems. The Following alarms must be provided: (a)(5) High Bilge Levels. Vessel's Fore peak high bilge level alarm inoperable.
46 CFR 143.230
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Forepeak high bilge a/v alarm tested satisfactorily
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: (c)(3) Aux generator engine RPM. Vessels port generator RPM gauge inoperable.
46 CFR 143.230(c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: RPM gauge renewed and tested
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel leaks water down search light handles and catches water in plastic bags that hang above electrical navigation equipment. Make search light penetration weather tight to minimize shock hazard and loss of navigation equipment.
46 CFR 143.400
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Made weathertight
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must: (b)(2) Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel, be fitted with a floating electric water light under approval series 161.010 or 160.110. Aft lifebuoy needs to be relabeled and light mounted in a bracket.
46 CFR 141.360
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Life buoy marked.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel has dead end wires overhead of port generator.
46 CFR 143.400
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Wires terminated in junction box
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Paints, coatings or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Vessel has excessive combustibles stowed in engine room.
46 CFR 142.225
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Flammable/combustible storage locker acquired. Placed in proximity of extra 40B extinguisher.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
All piping, controls, valves and alarms must be inspected; and the operation of controls, alarms, ventilation shutdowns... must be tested, to determine that the system is operating properly. The ventilation shutdowns have no surface contact when in the fully closed position.
46 CFR 142.240(a)(5)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: port and starboard ventilation closures repaired and tested satisfactory.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing through watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. Forward engine room bulkhead found with conductor penetrations open to the forepeak.
46 CFR 143.400(h)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2024
Resolved 19 June 2024
Resolution: Penetrations fireblocked.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Relief valves must be tested in accordance with 143.245. Unable to test port air receiver relief valve for start air due to blown compressor switch.
46 CFR 143.300
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Pressure relief valve tested; relieved at 180psi. MAWP of tank is 200psi
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
The VHF-FM radio must be installed at each operating station and connected to a functioning battery back up. Radio in aft operating station did not operate.
46 CFR 140.715
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: VHF in aft station renewed and tested.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in 143.245(b) of this section: Alarm setpoints. Unable to test alarm set points for aux generator engine cooling water temp and aux generator engine lubricating oil pressure.
46 CFR 143.245 &
46 CFR 143.230
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Tested newly installed aux generator alarms.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Test and examination procedures must be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or the TSMS applicable to the vessel, if the vessel has a TSMS. Vessel has no written testing procedures.
46 CFR 143.245
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2024
Resolved 19 June 2024
Resolution: Test procedures drafted to meet those tests required under 143.245
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
On vessels with more than one operating station, only one of them must be outfitted with a fire detection control panel. Any other operating station must be outfitted with either a fire detection control panel or a remote indicator panel. Vessel does not have a control panel or remote indicator panel in aft operating station.
46 CFR 142.330(a)(3)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Fire detection annunciator located in aft control station, serviced by 3rd party ([name withheld]) and tested using engine room heat detector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
The following alarms must be provided:(1) Main engine low lubricating oil pressure;(2) Main engine high cooling water temperature;(3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure;(4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature;(5) High bilge levels;(6) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels, if applicable; and(7) Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank.(b) Alarms must:(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. Vessel has no alarms at aft operating station.
A watch must be maintained on the primary operating station to monitor alarms while the aft operating station is used.
46 CFR 143.230
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 March 2026
Resolved 29 July 2025
Resolution: Watch will be maintained at operating station when aft operating station is being used.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
The general alarm must notify persons in the event of an emergency. The general alarm did not operate on emergency source of power. Ensure general alarm can alarm when normal ships power is unavailable.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 July 2023
Resolution: General alarm was tested satisfactorly without ship's power.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location; auxiliary generator RPM . Both generators do not have RPM gauges attached, provide generator gauges on generators.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2023
Resolved 4 August 2023
Resolution: Received photos of RPM gauges installed locally on the generators.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a first aid kit. First aid kit medication was expired, provide fully equipped first aid kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2023
Resolved 13 July 2023
Resolution: Expired medications were replaced.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Hoses used to transfer fuel must be tested to 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure using a static liquid test. Vessel has a fuel hose that has not been pressure tested and must be tested prior to next transfer.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: Hose was pressure tested and documentation provided via email.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. This approval series requires 04 charges and 04 lines. Vessel needs 03 more line throwing appliances.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: Recieved photo of 04 line throwing appliances onboard the vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel must have crew onboard in accordance with COI. Vessel is missing 1 AB after arriving from a voyage greater than 600 nm.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 September 2021
Resolved 31 August 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
Company must provide documentation proving pre-employment drug testing and proof of enrollment in a random program for all crew.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 September 2021
Resolved 31 August 2021
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
Provide proof that the existing fire detection system meets paragraph (a)(2) through (7) of 46 CFR 142.330.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 September 2021
Resolved 3 May 2022
Resolution: Fire detection System has been certified and letter is onboard vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
Provide metal flame impingement bowls for the generator Racor fuel filters.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 September 2021
Resolved 24 September 2021
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 25 July 2019
Resolved
When toilet was flushed, it discharged overboard enenthough valve was secured. Prove proper operation of discharge valve.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: New valve installed
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 25 July 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of installed Type II MSD or install operational type II or type II MSD. Ensure toilet is secured until operational approved MSD onboard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 August 2019
Resolution: Proper chemicals on board
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
EPIRB on board not correctly registered and expired. Vessel restricted to 3 NM from land until corrected.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 6 June 2019
Resolution: Recieved copy of EPIRB registration.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of drug testing program for each crew member.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 June 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Received copy of drug testing enrollment
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Provide approved line throwing device with approved equipment (1500 ft of auxiliary line with 9000 pounds-force of breaking strength)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 2 August 2019
Resolution: Line throwing device and aux line on board.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Emergency light on 02 deck was inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Operational test sat
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
High bilge level alarms are require, and if they are a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the bilge location or provide and alarm on the bridge for each space.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed separate indicators on the bridge. Test sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Pressure relief valves did not operate properly. Repair or renew.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: New relief valves installed. Test sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Repair engine room port distribution panel latch.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 25 July 2019
Resolution: repaired
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Ensure a navigational assessment is conducted IAW with 46CFR140.635
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Master showed nav assessment
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Ensure there is a non conductive mat in front of switch board.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 25 July 2019
Resolution: mat installed