Records from 2006 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 April 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)124.6 ft × 38.0 ft × 22.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 293 / net 199
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)124.6 ft × 38.0 ft × 22.2 ft
ITC tonnagegross 687 / net 206
BuilderBOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT LLC · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2006
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPORTLAND, OR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 29 April 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it687 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
293 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
206 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
199 - 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.
Inspection history · 38
17 April 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8351570
14 October 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8253375
11 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8110694
24 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8028211
18 July 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7961193
18 April 2024
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7897911
17 March 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7882027
6 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7834746
1 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7818686
13 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7608564
13 May 2022
ISM SMC Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7451740
21 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7337085
13 July 2021
Initial Certification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7254629
17 February 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7142294
14 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6953323
21 October 2019
Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6838441
20 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6840980
16 August 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6785626
26 August 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6525173
19 July 2018
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6483888
4 June 2015
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5141498
8 May 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5186994
14 July 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4921876
29 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CAPSTAN (WYTL 65601) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4528337
24 January 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · MARPOL · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4221720
11 January 2012
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4222883
2 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4102521
12 April 2011
MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3986618
16 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CLEAT (WYTL 65615) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3966325
30 December 2010
MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3917952
3 February 2010
Administration
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3674990
9 December 2009
MARPOL
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3647937
21 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2936136
25 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CLEAT (WYTL 65615) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3050635
12 December 2006
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2838910
3 October 2006
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · USCG Heartland District · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2820081
29 September 2006
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2789727
11 August 2006
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2743992
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 21 October 2021
Resolved
The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with subchapter M and other applicable laws and regulations at all times. Vsl has changed owner/operator. Prior to commercial operations, contact the nearest CG unit to obtain an amended COI with the updated owner and associated operator and conditions of operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted Documentation showing new legal owner and operator for this vessel. COI amended.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Performance standards for radio equipment
Issued 21 October 2021
Resolved
All equipment to which this chapter applies shall be of a type approved by the Administration. Such equipment shall conform to appropriate performance standards not inferior to those adopted by the Organization. The Marine Inspector (MI) observed the GMDS SSB was still inoperable due to isolator malfunction. Provide tech report documenting the system is functioning as designed.
Cite: 74 SOLAS(14)IV 14.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 June 2022
Resolved 14 June 2022
Resolution: Rep provided tech report stating system is repaired and fully operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boat inventory
Issued 21 October 2021
Resolved
All life-saving appliances and arrangements shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Code. MI observed spotlight missing and navigation light not functioning. Provide proof of all required equipment for the rescue boat being readily available.
Cite: 74 SOLAS(14)III 34
LSA 5.1.2
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 June 2022
Resolved 14 June 2022
Resolution: Rep provided photos of equipment and of navigation light functioning properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 21 October 2021
Resolved
Fuel shut-off requirements. MI observed crew could not access fuel shut-off from outside the space and it was not labeled. Provide proof of functioning fuel shut-off and proper labeling.
Cite: 46 CFR 143.260
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 June 2022
Resolved 14 June 2022
Resolution: Rep provided photos of location, labeling, and T-bar working the opening to valve.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 21 October 2021
Resolved
The launching mechanism shall be so arranged that it may be actuated by one person on the ship's deck and, except for secondary launching appliances for free-fall lifeboats, from a position within the survival craft or rescue boat. The MI observed the the rescue boat davit unit was missing the cable handles to operate swivel & lowering actuator.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 June 2022
Resolved 13 June 2022
Resolution: Metallic tubular handles were installed at the cable ends to allow for ease of use.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
De-scale and provide UT shots of marked areas in port side aft void on stern, 3rd bay near overhead.
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Due 17 February 2021
Resolved 16 April 2021
Resolution: Descaled and provided UT shots to the satisfaction of Class.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
All seals and gaskets be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid. Found fuel strainers (RACOR two stage filters) on MDEs / SSDGs had leaking plugs requiring tightening. Repair leaks.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to witnessing satisfactory rectification of deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Found door leading from passageway to fidley deck would not maintain gas tight boundary, as designed for fixed CO2 system. Repair door to close as intended.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to witnessing satisfactory rectification of deficiency. Temporary repairs were made to the door to allow complete closing. Condition of Class issued to renew door at next drydock.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
All crew must be familiar with fire-fighting duties and specifically how to: Operate the fuel shut off(s) for the E/R.Found that crew was unfamiliar with remote fuel shut off valve labeling. Improve labeling and/or provide training to ensure crew familiar with duties.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to witnessing satisfactory rectification of deficiency. Crew was provided training to properly identify all remote closures and operation was witnessed by attending ABS surveyor.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
All towing vessels must be maintained and operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. Shaft packings on both MDEs were found leaking excessively. Repair / replace to reduce water ingress.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to witnessing satisfactory rectification of deficiency. Shaft Seal bolted coupling was tightened to reduce leaking to designed standard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Wing nuts used to secure EDG battery leads. Properly secure EDG Battery leads.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to witnessing satisfactory rectification of deficiency. EDG Batteries leads were found properly secured.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Found cylinder thermo-coupler instrument wires on both engines were inadequately supported, connected to terminal screws, exposed bare conductor in sections, and inadequately spliced with wire nuts outside enclosures. Properly install electrical conductors for MDEs.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2019
Resolved 13 June 2022
Resolution: MI verified thermo-coupler wiring had been adequately connected at the terminal and supported.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. No fire detection in crew berthing rooms, although fixed system is installed in adjacent passageways. Install fire detection in all berthing spaces.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to witnessing satisfactory rectification of deficiency. Portable smoke detectors were installed in all berthing spaces.