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ISLAND CHIEF
ISLAND CHIEF is a 1963 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 1992, most recently in July 2025, along with 13 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2021.
Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 July 2025.
- Built
- 1963
- Last inspected
- 18 July 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2013–2021
Identity
290759
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WDA7043
81876
Flag
UNITED STATES
366838990
Maury page id
psix-81876
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded10
Years with a record
13 calendar years (1992–2025)
The 22 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)71.0 ft × 23.6 ft × 9.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 122 / net 83
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLUBY J GUIDRY · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1963
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portSEATTLE, WA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 18 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it122 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
83 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
83 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net 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
WDA7043MMSI 366838990 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 2 December 2021, expires 14 February 2032
WCY6907MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 September 1998, cancelled 15 November 2008 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 8
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.
ITB 210 Freight Barge · MISLE 146336 · 15 March 2021 · activity 7159920VERNE Freight Barge · MISLE 45455 · 3 April 2015 · activity 5123632ITB 280 Freight Barge · MISLE 46250 · 1 June 2008 · activity 3611680MISS ILA Towing Vessel · MISLE 80201 · 1 June 2008 · activity 3611680ALLISON S Towing Vessel · MISLE 402246 · 1 June 2008 · activity 3611680ALYSSA ANN Towing Vessel · MISLE 88937 · 14 February 2007 · activity 2873173C. F. CAMPBELL Towing Vessel · MISLE 137567 · 14 February 2007 · activity 2873173CG-171 Freight Barge · MISLE 100207 · 16 November 2002 · activity 1707023Inspection history · 22
18 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8182832
6 February 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8075991
11 June 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7932475
14 June 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7715295
11 July 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7504132
22 April 2022
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7437720
3 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7276398
15 March 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7159920
3 April 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5123632
16 September 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4985459
1 February 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4526749
13 July 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4377914
11 May 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4308637
26 January 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4233171
13 January 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4223217
1 June 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3611680
14 October 2007
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3083235
14 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2873173
16 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1707023
9 November 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 654390
5 November 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 23848
22 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 102435
Deficiency record · 13
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 18 July 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel, other than an excepted vessel, must have a backup or a second power source that has adequate capacity to supply power to essential alarms, lighting, radios, navigation equipment, and any other essential system identified by the cognizant OCMI or a TPO.
Observed emergency lighting not energized in engine room.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 July 2025
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The health and safety plan must document compliance with this part and include record keeping procedures.
Observed no health and safety plan on board.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 July 2025
Resolved
The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed.
Observed Fuel Shut off valve not fully functioning upon testing of remote shut-off. Vessel crew rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Unable to observe adequate operation of bilge suction.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 June 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:
(5)High bilge levels. MI observed lazarette alarm inoperable.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. MI observed inadequate and unapproved repairs made on fire main.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Inflatable liferaft missing annual service due in February 2023, HRU expired, and rated for 4-person instead of COI required 6-person.
46CFR141.230
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
High bilge level alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. High bilge level alarms only visible at operating station, audible alarm inoperable.
46CFR143.230(b)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. 2 lifebuoys (stbd bridge and aft house) unservicable, becketed lifelines deteriorated, markings faded, no retro-reflective tape.
46CFR141.230
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
Flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move and must be meet UL 1275, FM Approvals Standard 6050, or another suitable steel container that provides an equivalent level of protection. Paints and flammable products stored in wooden storage cabinet.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Broken weld on top-aft ladderwell stantion to navigation bridge.
46CFR144.800(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket for each person on board. Lifesaving appliances maintained on board are suitable for 4 persons, not 6 persons indicated on COI.
***Vessel limited to 4 persons***
46CFR141.340(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 3 August 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.
Casualty record · 2
1 February 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4526749
15 March 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7159920
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.
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.