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GLACIER WIND
GLACIER WIND is a 1997 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2004, most recently in June 2026, along with 32 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2004.
Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 June 2026.
- Built
- 1997
- Last inspected
- 11 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 32 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2004
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Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Inspection record
Last inspected
11 June 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
32 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
12 calendar years (2004–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
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Identity
1055440
WDP7130
458849
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-458849
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 26.0 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 113 / net 90
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTRI STAR MARINE · SEATTLE · built 1997
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portANCHORAGE, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 18 February 2026 · expires 28 February 2027
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it113 - Simplified, Gross Ton
90 - Simplified, Net Ton
90 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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18 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 32 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 casualty investigation, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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Vessel history report
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Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspection history · 18
11 June 2026
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8397860
16 October 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8257278
30 June 2025
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8161596
18 March 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8095857
3 January 2025
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8019126
3 July 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7956446
1 July 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7946420
21 June 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7714442
15 May 2023
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7688841
14 June 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7477767
22 February 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7144352
29 August 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6798251
28 June 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6729011
29 March 2018
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6382235
21 December 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6327442
20 February 2015
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5072247
28 April 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3726494
8 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2041058
Deficiency record · 32
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. Vessel's ring buoy light battery was not a the manufacturers required type for light. Install manufacturer approved battery in light.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
Each integral fuel tank must have a vent that connects to the highest point of the tank, discharges on a weather deck through a bend of 180 degrees, and is fitted with a 30-by-30-mesh corrosion-resistant flame screen. Flame screens for #4 & #5 fuel tank vents were found with large holes. Renew flame screens.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
Alarms must: Continue until they are acknowledged. During the test of the bilge high level alarm the operating station received the alarm condition but discontinued the notification once the bilge high level condition was removed. The alarm did not continue until acknowledged by the crew at the operating station.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 11 June 2026
No resolution recorded
No person may operate an oceangoing ship of 100 gross tons and above but less than 400 gross tons that is fitted with main or auxiliary machinery spaces unless: The ship has at least one pump installed to discharge oily mixtures through a fixed piping system to a reception facility. The vessel is not equipped with a fixed waste oil pump and piping system for discharging waste oil. Submit plans to Marine Safety Center for addition of waste oil discharge line; waste oil line must be added by next drydock availability in April 2028.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Auxiliary generator engine RPM. The generator in the lazarette is not equipped with a RPM gauge. Install tachometer for generator.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
Repairs and minor alterations to existing towing vessels must be made in accordance with this part. New installations that are not replacements in kind must comply with the requirements of subpart C of this part, if applicable. A new generator (Model M944W3F) was installed in the machinery space and was not noted by crew as being identical to the existing generator. Provide documentation on the existing generator for OCMI determination as replacement in kind.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 June 2025
Resolved
All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping. Bilge piping does not have check valve on each suction line. A single check valve on the pump inlet or discharge does not count. 46 CFR 143.275
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 30 June 2025
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. Navigation lights are not using approved light bulbs for UL 1104 navigation lights. 46 CFR 140.720
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 30 June 2025
Resolved
There must be gauge for the main engine cooling water temperature at the machinery location. Gauge for J/W temperature missing on starboard main engine. 46 CFR 143.230(c)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 June 2025
Resolved
Alarm setpoints must be tested twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Main Engine and Generator J/W testing not conducted. 46 CFR 143.245
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 June 2025
Resolved
This towing vessel must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Ring life buoy on bridge wing had broken plug, which allows for water ingress into lifebuoy body. 46 CFR 141.360(a)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 June 2025
Resolved
A low hydraulic steering fluid level alarm must be provided. Vessel does not have a low hydraulic steering fluid level alarm. 46 CFR 143.230(a)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 June 2025
Resolved
Required alarms at the operating station must be both be visible and audible at each operating station. Light on Low Fuel Oil Level Alarm on bridge panel was out. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(7) & (b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 30 June 2025
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. Aft E/R watertight penetrations were not watertight. 46 CFR 140.610(f)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
Verify that the vessel complies with part 144 of this subchapter, examine the condition of, and where appropriate, witness the operation of the following: All watertight closures in the hull, decks, and bulkheads, including through hull fittings and sea valves. The Water tight door between the engine room and lazarette had a large gap between the door and the frame at the top of the door frame while door was dogged down. Adjust door to ensure a proper fit between door and frame.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
Verify that the vessel complies with applicable requirements contained in part 143 of this subchapter, examine the condition of, and where appropriate, witness the operation of: All machinery essential to the routine operation of the vessel, including generators and cooling systems. The #2 SSDG had a J/W leak near the thermostat. Make permanent repairs to #2 SSDG J/W system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 July 2024
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 levels. The Port side engine room high bilge level alarm did not operate as required.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of: 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 50 pounds per square inch (psi). Fire pump was delivering water in excess of requirement however, the gauge was only showing 40 psi according to installed gauge. Replace gauge and retest.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water of at least 50 PSI. Fixed pumps 1 and 2 only produce 39 PSI. Provide proof that pumps are capable of 50 PSI to attending marine inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Alarms required by 46 CFR 143.320 must be visible and audible at the operating station. Alarms at the operating station have multiple bulbs that are burned out and/or mislabeled.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Life-saving signals
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Vessels operating greater than 3 miles from shore on a coastwise route must have 6 day and 6 night visual distress signals as per 141.375. Vessel is missing (02) day visual distress signals.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Towing vessels must have an illuminated magnetic compass readable from each operating station. Magnetic compass light is not connected to power.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Fire axe must be readily accessible for use from the exterior of the vessel. Fire axe currently mounted in interior of vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel has permanently installed extension cables, which pose a fire/shock hazard. Remove permanent extension cables and provide installation that is more permanent.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Pipe union on fuel oil transfer manifold has broken weld, allowing minor leak. Provide suitable temporary or permanent repair.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. At the entrance to the engine room, multiple wires are being fed through a series of single stuffing tubes.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Each space where crew may be quartered or normally employed must have at least two means of escape. Emergency exit from engine room is used for temporary storage of line, extension cord, and lifejacket, which partially block the means of escape.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Steering generator fuel filter has no flame impingement bowl to protect glass filter.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement
a health and safety plan. Health and Safety Plan currently in revision. Provide at earliest convenience.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Each transfer pipe system must be tested annually for leaks under a static liquid pressure at least 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure. Vessel was not able to produce records showing static liquid pressure test.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
A survey of the towing vessel shall include a verification/operation of fire protection and bilge pumping equipment. Vessel fire and bilge pump was unable to be tested due to cold temperature and ice. Make vessel available for testing at earliest convenience.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 29 March 2018
Resolved
PE Letter for fire detection system was missing.
Casualty record · 1
8 April 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2041058
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Ownership record
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