Inspection history · 32
3 October 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8246112
19 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7673045
3 November 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7604581
25 July 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7513834
15 June 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7478696
18 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7398541
25 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7296742
29 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7273021
24 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7205483
29 January 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6621261
29 September 2014
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4998270
11 June 2014
DAPI Audit · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4886409
8 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4885478
8 May 2014
Administration
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4856600
13 December 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4501829
16 December 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4209782
14 October 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4168225
15 March 2011
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3964883
20 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3134628
26 April 2006
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2634348
28 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2408130
23 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2268956
11 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1963209
25 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 22113
6 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 710901
25 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 370271
9 July 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 527280
23 April 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 471552
20 April 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 444559
20 April 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 466975
18 April 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 445798
18 April 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 488113
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 July 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Fuel filters in the engine room do not have flame impingement bowls (i.e. heat deflector kit).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Installed flame impingement bowls.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 25 July 2022
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:
(5) High bilge levels.
Steering space bilge high level alarm was inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Bilge alarm functioned properly at follow up inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 July 2022
Resolved
Each remote fuel valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 1 inch high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. Remote fuel shutoff was not labeled.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Fuel shutoff now properly labeled.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 July 2022
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must:
(4) Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel.
Lifebuoys did not have vessel name.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Lifebuoys have vessel name
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 July 2022
Resolved
All receptacle front covers should prevent intrusion into enclosure, all junction boxes & switchboards should be fully enclosed with a properly fitting cover, and breaker boxes should be fully enclosed.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Covers installed
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 25 July 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel was unable to show that charts were up to date.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Provided proof of up to date charts.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 25 July 2022
Resolved
Conduct satisfactory emergency drills in attendance of Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to operation in commercial service.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Conducted drills
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 25 July 2022
Resolved
Provide objective evidence for the following:
-Proof of pre-employment testing for all current and previously employed crewmembers since the beginning of your operations. Crew not currently enrolled in DAPI program due to no planned operations.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Provided proof of crew member testing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 25 July 2022
Resolved
Provide objective evidence for the following:
-The name and number of individuals enrolled in your company’s random drug testing program and the rate/percentage of crew that has been tested this calendar year. Crew not currently enrolled in DAPI program due to no planned operations.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: Provided proof of crew member enrollment.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 May 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: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 September 2021
Resolved 3 November 2022
Resolution: COI Issued.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Provide proper hinged doors and blank covers on all electrical panels.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Said electrical panel issues are recommended at this time until subchapter M is released.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Marking and Stamping
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Provide proof that both pressure vessels have been hydrostaticlly tested and verify relief valve setting is correct and install name plate data stating that.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel not yet required to have said pressure vessels until subchapter M is released.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Bedplate
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Port Engine aft inboard mount has a crack in it. There were seveal welds on both inboard mounts of the port engine.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel is unregulated and is only applicable under Subchapter C, in 46 CFR. Vessel representative aware of cracks and will address them.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Residue (sludge/slop) Tank
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Oily water/slop tank does not have a vent pipe.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel does not require vent pipes on said tank until subchapter-M is released.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
All life jackets and immersion suits need a light and have the vessels name stenciled on them.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 11 June 2014
Resolution: Crew fixed on the spot.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Safety Orientation
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel did not conduct safety orientation training within 24hrs after reporting onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel has added safety orientations to the vessel operations manual.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel does not have any documentation of drills, testing of alarms, and testing of the fire detection system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel provided an updated operations manual that covers all items listed above.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel could not provide proof of crew members being enrolled and they had no knowledge of the program and no alcohol test strips onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 25 June 2014
Resolution: Provided proof of enrollment
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 2.2.3.5-Ocean Going Voyages
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel needs a voyage plan based on its route.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel has implimented voyage plans into the operations manual.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel was missing current light list, coast pilot, and updated local broadcast notice to mariners.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel has all required navigation publications on board.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
CO2 system for the engine room has a bolt chafing against it, causing it to waste away.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Chafing issue resolved.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
The servicing for fixed CO2 was expired.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Fixed Fire Fighting System was serviced by certified technician in California in June 2014.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
The servicing for portable extinguishers was expired.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Portable extinguishers were serviced by certified technician.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel was missing a waste management plan, garbage placard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 11 June 2014
Resolution: Inspector provided templates for them.
Deck/Cargo › Towing › Terminal Gear
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel has no record of inspection on the towline and terminal gear.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel added said inspections to the operations manual. Vessel installed new towing wire.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Mixture Discharge Fixed Piping System
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel does not have the required oil pollution equipment onbard for an international voyage.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel has sufficient tankage for international voyages.
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering › Vessel Transfer Procedures on Hand
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel does not have current oil transfer procedures.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Company has generated vessel specific oil transfer procedures.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
The MSD "Y" valve was found open and had no tampering proof device.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 11 June 2014
Resolution: Chief Engineer removed valve handle.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Mixture Discharge Pump
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Mud pockets had oil in them and a means to pump directly overboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Affected spaces were cleaned and vessel representative aware oil discharging prohibition.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Assigning Authority Mark
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel's Load line certificate expired 04June2014
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 2 October 2014
Resolution: UTV examiner received proof of readmeasurement by RINA class society, attesting to the reduction of gross tonnage negating the requirement for load lines.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Found what appears to be a concrete patch in the Engine Room bilge, centerline aft.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel is not required to address concrete in the bilges at this time. When subchapter-M is released, the hull should be examined.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Prove that all water tight doors are indeed water tight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Watertight doors were chalk tested with satisfactory results.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
A longitudinal in the laundry room overhead was wasted. There was a epoxy patch located on the water tight bulkhead in the laundry room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel is subject to subchapter-C. It will not need to address these items at this time.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel was operating with the improper amount of credentialed operators. Based on voyage, they need a three watch system. This also means that the vessel is not incompliance with STCW requirements too.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2014
Resolved 29 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel company is aware of applicable manning levels for voyages undertaken.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 25 August 1994
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 August 1994
Resolved 6 September 1994
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 25 August 1994
Resolved
ON 25AUG94, THE M/V MIKIMIKI, OPERATED BY SAUSE BROTHERS INCORPORATED, WAS OPERATING AT KAHLUI HARBOR, MAUI. A USCG BOARDING TEAM FOUND THE M/V MIKIMIKI WAS EQUIPPED WITH INSTALLED TOILET FACILITIES AND WAS NOT EQUIPPEDWITH AN OPERABLE TYPE I, II, OR III MARINE SANITATION DEVICE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1994
Resolved 19 September 1994