Inspection history · 31
24 November 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8273502
8 January 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8060361
19 December 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8054345
25 October 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8023666
21 February 2024
Administrative Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex IV Survey
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7868493
16 November 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7826197
8 December 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7606844
9 September 2021
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7307409
29 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7271887
15 November 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5773903
10 November 2015
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5761260
5 December 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4497178
6 August 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4417251
18 August 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3826977
1 April 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3707495
5 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3524930
2 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3474424
22 December 2008
MTSA Verification · Administration
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3384237
23 March 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2612357
18 June 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2102216
17 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2078130
11 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1963202
9 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1875322
15 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 152072
3 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 22620
2 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1387
18 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 11249
7 August 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 99202
7 August 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 174119
7 August 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Commandant (CG-INV) · Activity 230286
30 October 1987
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1019509
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 24 November 2025
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of:(1) Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least 300 liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons per minute (gpm))
50PSI observed at pump discharge. Stream of water inadequate at hose discharge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 December 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
Resolution: Received pictures of both hoses energized under pressure, pressure reading 62 psi
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 November 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Dead end wires found in engine room (2), transformer box opening exposed, and hydraulic pump controller opening exposed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 December 2025
Resolved 24 November 2025
Resolution: Received pictures documenting capping dead end wires and openings
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 24 November 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. These devices must be suitable for the expected route.
Emergency escape hatch in engine room is not seated properly and does not maintain watertight integrity.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 December 2025
Resolved 24 November 2025
Resolution: Received pictures documenting complete closure of escape hatch.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 November 2023
Resolved
01 ring life buoys on deck found with faded markings and 01 ring life buoy found lacking retro-reflective tape on port side of vessel. Each life buoy on a towing vessel must be approved under 160.050 and be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Return pictures to the CG with changes.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 November 2023
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: O/O returned pictures of rectified defs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 November 2023
Resolved
Circuit breakers in E/R found in need of updates. Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Return pictures to the CG with updates on both switchboards called out during inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 November 2023
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: o/o returned pictures of new labeling
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 November 2023
Resolved
The following electrical deficiencies were located: Dead end wire found in the ER near the battery storage, dead end wire found above the pilot house, exposed light sockets on the main switchboard. Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. To rectify, cap dead end wires/sockets, pull out unused wires, or return wires to junction boxes.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 November 2023
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: O/O returned pictures
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 November 2023
Resolved
Electrical terminal above pilot house found to be duct taped due to degradation of existing waterproofing. Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Properly restore integrity of terminal that leads to pilothouse and return pictures the CG.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 November 2023
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: O/O returned pictures
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 November 2023
Resolved
Inspectors found external rust on air receivers nozzles in the ER. If the OCMI deems it necessary , he or she may adopt any other suitable means to test the towing vessel and its equipment. Request CG attendance to do an internal inspection to assess condition of pressure vessel.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 December 2023
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: O/O conducted NDT to include audio gauge readings as well as boroscope survelance of receivers. Noted that they drain tanks daily to remove condensation.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 8 December 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have high bilge alarms, audible and visual, to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. Vessel did not have operational audible bilge alarms.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 December 2022
Resolved 16 December 2022
Resolution: Vessel operator provided video evidence of audible bilge alarm operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Each vessel 79 feet or more in length operating on oceans and coastwise routes that does not have an installed fixed fire-extinguishing system must have two fire fighter's outfits. Vessel only has one outfit that is missing required equipment.
46 CFR 142.226(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: (02) firefighting outfits w/SCBAs provided for vessel.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
The following alarms must be provided on each towing vessel: Main engine low lubricating oil pressure; Main engine high cooling water temperature; Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure; and Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature. Alarm panel at operating station only has the visual indication; the audible alarm is not working.
46 CFR 143.230(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: Received video demonstrating proper operation of audible alarm.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a communication system between the pilothouse and the engine room that meets the criteria in 46 CFR 143.240(b). Fixed sound-powered telephone is inoperable without established dedicated portable radio.
46 CFR 143.240(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Dedicated portable radio provided for the engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040 and auxiliary line as defined in 141.375(b)(2). Vessel does not have the complete equipment as required by 160.040 (4 lines/4 charges) or the auxiliary line.
46 CFR 141.385
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of receipt of line throwing appliance
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Cable sheathing on conductors connected to battery terminals is missing or damaged, resulting in exposed wire.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Electrical installation repaired/covered
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or
accidental contact. J-Box for overhead lighting fixture forward and outboard of Port MDE is missing.
46 CFR 143.400(e)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of proper j-box cover
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet (UL 1275 or FM 6050) when not in use. Cabinet must also be provided with a 40-B portable fire extinguisher located near the room/cabinet. Designated cabinet on 2nd deck space above tow winch space does not have a 40-B near the room, and a red gasoline can is located outside of cabinet just below.
46 CFR 142.225
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Fire extinguisher provided for flam/combustible locker and gas can removed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp, nameplate, or other means visible to the crew as well as a relief valve (tested twice every 5 years NTE 3 years elapsing since last test) fitted to to prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP by 10 percent. Air receivers on board were not marked with MAWP as described above; unable to determine suitability of installed relief valves (set at 200 PSI).
46 CFR 143.300
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: MAWP marked on the pressure vessels.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Towing vessels must be provided with an illuminated magnetic compass readable from each operating station. Magnetic compass had an inoperable light.
46 CFR 140.725(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Magnetic compass illumination operational
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must carry a certificate with a valid endorsement while subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act (including towing vessels of 26 feet or more in length). Vessel must provide a valid Bridge-to-Bridge Act Certificate.
47 CFR 80.1005
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided proof of bridge to bridge inspection
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel shall be equipped with a towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight. Vessel had inoperable towing light combination (yellow/white).
33 CFR 83.24 (Rule 24)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Light combination now working
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
All towing vessels must possess a Health and Safety Plan as per 46 CFR 140.500. Vessel did not have a Health and Safety Plan.
46 CFR 140.500
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Health and safety plan now onboard the vessel
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
All non-tank vessels of 400 gross tons and above must have a Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan as per 33 CFR 155. Vessel's current NTVRP is listed as not authorized.
33 CFR 155 Subpart J
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: Received proof of NTVRP contract with O'Briens.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel not required to maintain an official logbook must maintain a towing vessel record, kept available for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Logbook with all the required entries needed for the towing vessel records not maintained on board.
46 CFR 140.910
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Logbook provided for vessel
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector or TPO, as applicable. Fire detection panel tag did not have a date punched and paper records were not kept on board otherwise for fire fighting records.
46 CFR 142.240
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Annual inspection provided
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
All vessels equipped with ballast water tanks must maintain a Ballast Water Management Plan as per 33 CFR 151.2050. Vessel does not have a ballast water management plan.
33 CFR 151.2050
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: Received Ballast Water Management Plan
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
All oceangoing vessels 40 feet or more in length must maintain a garbage management plan as per 33 CFR 151.57. Vessel did not have a readily available garbage management plan.
33 CFR 151.57
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Garbage management plan provided for vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
All vessels over 79 feet with 8 cubic meters of ballast water capacity must comply with the relevant portions of the EPA Vessel General Permit and electronically file an eNOI (Notice of Intent). Vessel was not in VGP records as having submitted an eNOI.
VGP 1.5.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: VGP eNOI filed by owner/operator.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 July 2021
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 associated fleet 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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2021
Resolved 12 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel issued a COI for inspection conducted on 09SEP2021