Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)84.5 ft × 25.0 ft × 12.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 146 / net 99
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)84.5 ft × 25.0 ft × 12.6 ft
ITC tonnagegross 157 / net 47
BuilderIRA S BUSHEY & SONS INC · BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES · built 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSTURGEON BAY, WI
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, rec, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 18 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it146 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
157 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
47 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 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 · 39
12 August 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8207314
1 July 2025
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8202238
13 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8134822
21 October 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8022567
20 August 2024
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7984885
9 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7824613
3 November 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7591609
8 November 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7347183
11 August 2020
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7080520
4 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7024186
5 May 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6984201
21 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6545497
22 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4900286
25 September 2013
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4723278
28 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Northeast District (dpb) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4452638
5 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Northeast District (dpb) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4452360
10 February 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4242013
28 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4109100
20 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2696454
11 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2646751
11 January 2005
Damage Survey
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2272576
10 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2274772
24 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC PENOBSCOT BAY (WTGB 107) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2082456
26 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC LINE (WYTL 65611) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1778304
19 January 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1480178
19 January 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1495579
20 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 183943
19 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1480829
16 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 127188
16 July 2000
Damage Survey
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1365866
3 March 2000
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1046909
30 April 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 792408
5 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 76023
12 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 145532
10 April 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 63023
24 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 91345
24 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 97041
21 November 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 644051
17 October 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 347262
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
Each watertight door must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters (1 inch) high "Watertight Door - Keep Closed". Doors are not markd.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 September 2025
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: Marked doors
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
Each excape hatch and emergency exit used as a means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 2" high " EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR". Emergency exit from engine room is not marked.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 August 2025
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: Marked emergency escape
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
All fire detection systems must be inspected or tested at least every 12 months. Fire detection panel not serviced.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: Provided servicing report
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
Pressure vessel relief valves shall be tested every twice in 5 years. No record of testing of pressure vessels.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: Provided record of testing
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Location of emergency installations
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel on the great lakes must have a means to take blood pressure. Vessel does not have meand to take blood pressure.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 August 2025
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: Obtained.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
Each US flag vessel subject to this subpart must have an inspection of the required radio telephone installation at least once every 48 months. Vessel does not have Great Lakes Radio inspection.
47 CFR 80.953
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: completed inspection.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
Each crew member must recieve the instruction required by the emergency drills and instruction. Drills have not occured this operating season conduct drills prior to vessel operation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: Witnessed shipboard drills.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019 the owner must implement a health and safety plan. Vessel does not have a health and safety plan.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 September 2025
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: Found plan.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › SART/AIS-SART
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 HP engaged in commercial service must have onboard a properly installed operational Coast Guard type approved AIS Class A device. the vessel's AIS screen shows a communication error and the tugs location in NY. Prove proper operation of installed AIS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2025
Resolved 25 August 2025
Resolution: Verified proper operation of the vessels AIS.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel equipped with rudder(s) must have a means to monitor and control the position of the rudder(s) at each operating station. Rudder angle indicator showed improper operation. Prove proper operation of rudder angle indicator.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 August 2025
Resolution: Verified proper operation of the rudder angle indicator.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must have the following:
(1) Marine charts of the area to be transited, published by the National Ocean Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or a river authority that—
(i) Are of a large enough scale and have enough detail to make safe navigation of the area possible; and
(ii) Are currently corrected. Chart plotter onboard was not operating properly. Prove proper operation of the chart plotter.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 August 2025
Resolution: Verified proper operation and update of the electronic charts.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 21 October 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 141.305 (b)(1)
A towing Vessels survival Craft must meet the following requirements of this Section. Survival Craft Must: Be readily Accessible
Improper installation of the hydrostatic release set up on the inflatable life raft. painter line was improperly attached, which would have hindered the proper deployment of the survival craft in an emergency situation
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 October 2024
Resolved 21 October 2024
Resolution: Painterline properly attached to the hydrostatic release set up. Corrected on the Spot
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 9 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel had 08 unexpired day/night flares onboard, 12 are required.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 November 2023
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Operator was able to provide the additional flares prior to departure.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 November 2023
Resolved
Water lights were tied to ring buoys, ring buoys with a water light and line need to have the water light secured with a corrosion resistant clip.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 November 2023
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Operator secured a corrosion resistant clip to the line prior departure.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 November 2021
Resolved
Observed eight (8) CG approved flares and six (6) Rec vessel flares onboard. Missing four (4) hand held flares, approval numbers 160.021 or 160.022. O/O required to obtain four (4) additional 160.021 or .022 hand flares. O/O required to correct as required by 46 CFR 141.375
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 November 2021
Resolved 8 November 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 8 November 2021
Resolved
Observed Pilot [name withheld] panel trouble light illuminated. Panel monitors the engine room and galley. O/O to correct as required by 46 CFR 142.330.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 8 November 2021
Resolved
Battery operated smoke detector in aft stbd bunk room not operational. O/O to correct as required by 46 CFR 142.330
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 November 2021
Resolved 8 November 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 4 August 2020
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 100% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection by October 20th, 2020. 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: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 October 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: ICOI to issued by Sector Lake Michigan
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting invalid MMSI and Vsl is broadcasting Invalid Call Sign
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 June 2020
Documentation
Issued 17 October 1991
Resolved
The vessel did not have oil transfer procedures on board.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 October 1991
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past