Inspection history · 22
15 October 2025
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8245672
5 August 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8186556
13 August 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7980599
21 June 2023
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7714225
27 July 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7517303
16 December 2021
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7369445
21 August 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7292633
27 July 2020
Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7019602
24 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6547348
27 December 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6329337
27 August 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5228727
15 July 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · Administration
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5178853
10 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4461205
10 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4461224
5 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4443535
16 August 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4405938
29 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3673397
17 October 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2802165
6 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC TERN (WPB 87343) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2672512
3 June 2006
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2669122
31 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC TERN (WPB 87343) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2672515
22 June 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2107367
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 15 October 2025
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:(7) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels. Vessel did not have a low level alarm installed on the hydraulic oil holding tank. An alarm must be installed to provide notification when an emergency condition exist.
46 CFR 143.230(a)(6)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 November 2025
Resolved 14 November 2025
Resolution: See narrative
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 June 2023
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 light in Engine Room and starboard galley passageway inoperable.
46CFR143.410(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 July 2023
Resolution: Videos showing operation of emergency lighting received by O/O
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Vessel does not have an FCC Station License.
47CFR80.13(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 July 2023
Resolution: FCC Station Authorization issued (Call Sign: WDN8681, MMSI 368319920) - vessel MISLE details updated.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who:
(1) Occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection. Requested drug and alcohol program enrollment information not available for vessel crew.
46CFR16.230(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 July 2023
Resolution: Enrollment in The Maritime Consortium, Inc. for compliance with manditory drug testing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Expired light attached to lifejacket in Captain's Cabin.
46CFR141.340(g)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 July 2023
Resolution: Replacement of lifejacket in Captain's Cabin, renewed with light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure and suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Batteries within engine room not stored in an enclosure.
46CFR143.400(f)-(g)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2023
Resolved 11 July 2023
Resolution: Batteries placed in enclosures and protected from wet and corrosive environments.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Expired medicines within first aid kits.
46CFR140.435
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2023
Resolved 14 August 2023
Resolution: First aid kit replaced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. Company health and safety plan not on board nor available for inspection.
46CFR140.500(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2023
Resolved 9 July 2023
Resolution: Companies Health and Safety Plan placed aboard; inpsected by MIs on previous company vessels.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least one fire axe that is readily accessible for use from the exterior of the vessel. No fire axe stored on the exterior of the vessel.
46CFR142.227
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2023
Resolved 11 July 2023
Resolution: Fire axe shifted to exterior location.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
All pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp, nameplate, or other means visible to the crew. Certification plates on unfired pressure vessels painted over and illegible.
46CFR143.300(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2023
Resolved 11 July 2023
Resolution: Painted cleared from pressure vessel approval plates; MAWP now visible (275psi)
14 - Pollution Prevention › N/A - No Subsystem › VGP: General
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
The VGP applies to discharges incidental to the normal operation of all non-recreational vessels of 79 feet or greater in length. In addition, the ballast water discharge provisions also apply to any non-recreational vessel of less than 79 feet or commercial fishing vessel of any size discharging ballast water. Vessel master and senior crew unaware of the VGP.
CG-543 Policy Letter 11-01
EPA - Vessel General Permit (VGP)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2023
Resolved 14 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel complying with VGP. No NOI necessary due to <300GT and no ballast water.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 27 July 2022
Resolved
The fire main must have a sufficient number of fire hydrants with attached hose to allow a stream of water to reach any part of the engine room with a single length of hose. Each fire station hose must be a lined commercial grade hose 50' in length and 1.5" diameter. Provide additional hoses as required by the COI which was determined to meet the applicable CFR cite.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 August 2022
Resolved 28 July 2022
Resolution: Provided receipts for additional hoses purchased.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 July 2022
Resolved
All hand-portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable ire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Firefighting equipment servicing records must be provided as proof of services/tests conducted.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 August 2022
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Annual servicing completed by [name withheld] Fire Equipment Co. 10JUL2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 July 2022
Resolved
In accordance with machinery space fire prevention, the fuel filter bowls for the generators should be protected from heat and damage. Filters were plastic, not guarded, and a tripping hazard. Adequately protect to prevent fire hazard and mechanical wear.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 August 2022
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: Fuel filters correctly installed
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period, 20JUL2020. This vessel is one of the 50% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection and be certificated 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 27 October 2020
Resolved 16 November 2020
Resolution: The vessel was made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 24 September 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: Invalid IMO # and no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0).
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 October 2018
Resolved 5 August 2023
Resolution: AIS updated with correct information.