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ARCTIC WOLF
ARCTIC WOLF is a 1955 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 1998, most recently in November 2025, along with 12 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2025.
Records from 1998 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 30 November 2025.
- Built
- 1955
- Last inspected
- 30 November 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2003–2025
Identity
269531
WDR2445
71002
Flag
UNITED STATES
366969480
Maury page id
psix-71002
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded7
Years with a record
13 calendar years (1998–2025)
The 21 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.6 ft × 14.5 ft × 4.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 30 / net 20
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGUNDERSON BROS ENGINEER · PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES · built 1955
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNAKNEK, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 3 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it20 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
30 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
30 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.
Radio station licence
WDR2445MMSI 366969480 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 June 2026, expires 12 June 2036
WDP5199MMSI 366969480 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 6 April 2024, cancelled 10 June 2026
WCY5209MMSI 366969480 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 2 May 2018, cancelled 2 April 2024
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspected as a tow unit · 5
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
DB IRONBOUND Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1510920 · 16 April 2025 · activity 8112969ROCK BARGE 2 Freight Barge · MISLE 48998 · 28 May 2015 · activity 5139101EMMA C Towing Vessel · MISLE 150181 · 28 May 2015 · activity 5139101OLD BLUE Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 50306 · 28 April 2005 · activity 2348721VENGEANCE Freight Barge · MISLE 468477 · 30 December 2000 · activity 126097Inspection history · 21
30 November 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8278465
16 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8112969
16 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8113033
3 September 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7995404
6 May 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7907674
17 April 2024
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7896769
28 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7658742
31 January 2022
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7377745
28 May 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5139101
26 January 2015
Deficiency Check · Administration · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5059198
3 May 2013
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4586270
30 November 2011
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4197544
21 March 2011
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3976126
23 March 2010
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3701475
14 March 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2602620
28 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2348721
23 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978364
5 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1754801
30 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 126097
4 August 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 795955
21 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 38162
Deficiency record · 12
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 6 May 2024
Resolved
Emergency lighting in the engine room was wired incorrectly. Install emergency lighting in accordance with current regulations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 March 2023
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping. Vessel requires a check valve on all bilge suction. Engine room bilge suction failed to remove water from the bilge.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 28 March 2023
Resolved
Fire-detection systems. Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following: Each detector, control panel, remote indicator panel, and fire alarm are approved by the Commandant under approval series 161.002 or listed by a NRTL as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7; and the system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. The vessel's fire control panel is overdue on inspection from an approved authority.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 March 2023
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Bus bar on forward most bulkhead of engine room requires an enclosure to limit hazards.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 March 2023
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. Vessels sound signal (horn) failed to actuate.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 28 March 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: Illuminated magnetic compass. The compass must be readable from each operating station. The vessel's magnetic compass failed to illuminate.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 28 March 2023
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. The navigation assessment must incorporate the requirements of pilothouse resource management of § 140.640, assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands. Master in attendance could not adequately describe required details needed in a navigational assessment. The company operations procedures fail to provide details on these requirements listed in 46 CFR 140.635(a)(1-13).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 31 January 2022
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. All installed bilge piping must have check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping. The vessel had two installed pumps, however they did not work when inspected by MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 31 January 2022
Resolved
Vessel shall have means provided for stopping each ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing in case of fire. MI observed no vent covering below the ladder that has access to the engine room.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 31 January 2022
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high "WATERTIGHT DOOR-KEEP CLOSED". MI observed 2 watertight doors that were not marked, 1 for the estate room and 1 forward space for head/ gear room.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 31 January 2022
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas for sufficient illumination under emergency egress from each space. Crew estate room emergency lighting was inoperable.
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.
Casualty record · 4
5 March 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 1754801
28 April 2005Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2348721
16 April 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8112969
30 November 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8278465
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 2
WILDCAT (2003–2005), ADINA C (2025). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.