Inspection history · 26
21 October 2025
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8250154
17 June 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8161491
7 November 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8017046
19 December 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7980169
6 June 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7792204
4 February 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7392188
26 February 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7144532
2 July 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7000036
8 July 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6706884
18 December 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6620293
22 June 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6183554
4 November 2016
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6037643
10 July 2014
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4918894
6 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4223012
3 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2849804
6 December 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2835396
17 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2718568
6 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2487302
12 April 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2042602
7 October 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1929075
29 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 691350
8 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 33541
15 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 769780
7 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 195615
7 April 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 664173
31 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 144324
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage, including (1) Charts, including electronic charts acceptable to the Coast Guard, of appropriate scale to make safe navigation possible.
At time of attendance there was no available evidence that the installed Rosepoint system is the commercial version that meets the chart equivalency requirement. Provide evidence of a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity for the installed Rosepoint system, or plan to bring the electronic charting system onboard into compliance.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 15 November 2024
Resolution: Received confirmation from vessel rep that Rose Point ECS software has been installed with declaration of conformity (previously, recreational-grade Coastal Explorer program was in use).
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB): The owner or managing operator must maintain valid proof of registration.
At time of attendance, the registration number on documents did not match the beacon ID listed on onboard EPIRB device. Provide evidence of matching registration and Beacon ID.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 2 December 2024
Resolution: Received proof that NOAA registration has been updated so that the beacon ID on the registration corresponds to that of the onboard EPIRB.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › GNSS receiver/terrestrial radio navigation system
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: electronic position-fixing device, satisfactory for the area in which the vessel operates.
The installed GPS unit has been affected by the GPS rollover phenomenon and no longer displays the correct date, time, or position. Additionally, this is the unit that feeds the GPS position into the electronic charting program. Provide a GPS unit (including tying into the electronic charting program) that provides accurate/correct date, time, and position.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 21 November 2024
Resolution: Received proof of installation of new Furuno GP39 GPS that displays the correct date/time/position.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
When the towing vessel is underway, the EPIRB must be stowed in it’s float free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation and be mounted in a manner so that it will float free if the towing vessel sinks.
At time of inspection, installed hydrostatic device was expired. Replace hydrostatic device and provide evidence of installation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 21 November 2024
Resolution: Received evidence of new EPIRB hydrostatic release device installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel equipped with an inflatable survival craft must have, in conspicuous places near each inflatable survival craft, approved placards or other posted instructions for launching and inflating inflatable survival craft.
Launching instructions/placard missing.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 11 November 2024
Resolution: Inspector verified placement of placard near survival craft.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 November 2024
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.
Smoke detectors missing from 02 berthing spaces. Install UL 217 battery operated smoke detectors in these berthing spaces.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 15 November 2024
Resolution: Received confirmation from vessel rep of new smoke detectors installed in both staterooms.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil…shall provide transfer procedures that meet requirements…
Vessel does not have transfer procedures for taking on fuel or internal transfers between 04 fuel tanks [Total 14,000 Gallon capacity]. Provide fuel oil transfer procedures to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 26 November 2024
Resolution: Received proof of newly created fuel transfer procedures dated November 2024.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40. No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels…
Provide evidence of compliance with the DAPI requirements in part 16, to include pre-employment testing, random testing, etc.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 18 November 2024
Resolution: Recieved active enrollment cetificate with consortium (WPCI) for calendar year 2024, and list of covered personnel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven fire pump, fire main, and hoses in accordance with paragraph (a)-d) of this section…
There is an active dripping leak at a u-bend threaded connection on the discharge side of the fire main, and evidence of several additional possible leaks on the discharge piping. Replace piping as necessary to make leak free and conduct operational pressure test of new piping to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 20 November 2024
Resolution: U-bend connection has been welded and is no longer leaking.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Bilge pumps or other dewatering capability: there must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Essential systems (such as the bilge system) must be tested at least every 3 months.
At time of inspection, vessel was unable to demonstrate bilge dewatering capability. Develop and implement a plan/arrangement that allows for periodical testing of the bilge system (to include demonstrating taking suction from all bilge pickup points) to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
*code 705 - due by next scheduled dry dock in 2025*
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2025
Resolved 17 June 2025
Resolution: Fittings installed to allow dicharge back to the bilge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates.
The onboard distress signals were all expired.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 November 2024
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: O/o purchased new flares as required by regulations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Each EPIRB….must be tested monthly. The EPIRB must be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator to determine that it is operative.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 November 2024
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: Marine Inspector demonstrated EPIRB testing process during inspection and directed operator to log this test, and test monthly moving forward.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 4 February 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. According to this approval series, there shall be four rocket projectiles, four primer-ejector cartridges, and four service lines. Vessel currently only has one of the four required. 46 CFR 141.385
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Received notification that line throwing apparatus were ordered for pickup
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 February 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 Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Received photoprahic evidence that impingement bowls were replaced with solid aluminum bowls
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 4 February 2022
Resolved
Each entrance to a space protected by carbon dioxide systems must be conspicuously marked as follows: "CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING.” Vessel's signage does not make mention of the wintergreen scent applicable to the vessel's fixed CO2 system. Refer to 46 CFR 78.47-11 for the proper signage for CO2 systems. 46 CFR 78.47-11
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Received photopraphic evidence of the addition of proper signage
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 4 February 2022
Resolved
The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of any vessel equipped with ballast water tanks that operates in the waters of the United States must maintain a ballast water management (BWM) plan that has been developed specifically for the vessel as per 33 CFR 151.2050(g). Vessel does not have the aforementioned ballast water management plan as per 33 CFR 151.2050(g).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Owner/Operator provided copy of drafted ballast water management plan.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 26 February 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 141.380(d)
Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).(d) The owner or managing operator must maintain valid proof of registration.
Provide proof of proper EPIRB registration to USCG.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 March 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)
Issued 26 February 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 140.705(b)
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage, including:(1) Charts, including electronic charts acceptable to the Coast Guard, of appropriate scale to make safe navigation possible.
Unable to verify when ECDIS was last updated. Provide proof of electronic chart updates to USCG.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 March 2021
Resolved 9 March 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 26 February 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 199.70(c)(4)
Each immersion suit or anti-exposure suit must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the immersion suit or anti-exposure suit.
Replace broken light and provide proof of replacement to USCG.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 March 2021
Resolved 9 March 2021