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COLUMBIA
COLUMBIA is a 1968 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 1993, most recently in February 2026, along with 6 deficiencies and 7 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2017.
Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 February 2026.
- Built
- 1968
- Last inspected
- 10 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 7 investigations · 2002–2017
Identity
516116
7042899 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WY4566
97761
Flag
UNITED STATES
367513150
Maury page id
psix-97761
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded11
Years with a record
18 calendar years (1993–2026)
The 26 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)85.3 ft × 26.7 ft × 8.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 142 / net 96
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNICHOLS BOAT WORKS · HOOD RIVER OR, UNITED STATES · built 1968
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPORTLAND, OR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 5 August 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it142 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
96 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
96 - 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
WDG2197MMSI 367513150 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 December 2021, expires 22 December 2031
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 · 17
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.
FANTA SEA Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 45958 · 1 February 2017 · activity 6081091LUMINOUS ACE Freight Ship · MISLE 418755 · 22 September 2011 · activity 4162322DESCHUTES Towing Vessel · MISLE 455450 · 22 September 2011 · activity 4162322P. J. BRIX Towing Vessel · MISLE 208761 · 9 August 2011 · activity 4112777SEABULK PRIDE Tank Ship · MISLE 482430 · 9 August 2011 · activity 4112777KATHRYN B Towing Vessel · MISLE 137775 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037DANIEL FOSS Towing Vessel · MISLE 148647 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037VANCOUVER Towing Vessel · MISLE 384009 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037DESCHUTES Towing Vessel · MISLE 455450 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037WILLAMETTE Towing Vessel · MISLE 501881 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037LASSEN Towing Vessel · MISLE 132990 · 19 October 2008 · activity 3348124YASA OZCAN Freight Ship · MISLE 987107 · 19 October 2008 · activity 3348124BERNAL Public Tankship/Barge · MISLE 48985 · 4 September 2002 · activity 1671744ADMIRAL S Towing Vessel · MISLE 98264 · 4 September 2002 · activity 1671744CAITLYN C Towing Vessel · MISLE 99392 · 1 September 1994 · activity 143083PORTLAND Towing Vessel · MISLE 197246 · 1 September 1994 · activity 143083S/R LONG BEACH Tank Ship · MISLE 271428 · 1 September 1994 · activity 143083HYUNDAI NO. 106 Freight Ship · MISLE 278308 · 13 February 1994 · activity 138914Inspection history · 26
10 February 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8308602
2 December 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8273416
16 October 2024
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8019149
14 August 2024
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7981430
15 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7825223
16 December 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7610227
9 December 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7604970
4 November 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7343957
7 October 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7049411
29 October 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6829951
17 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6836855
25 September 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Navigation Center · Activity 6548244
1 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6081091
22 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4162322
9 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4112777
23 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3994037
9 April 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3717188
15 January 2010
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3666071
9 December 2009
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3648082
19 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3348124
9 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2192698
9 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2235521
4 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1671744
1 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 143083
13 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 138914
27 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 97735
Deficiency record · 6
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 16 October 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
MI observed accommodation hallway light had a burnt capacitor that melted a hole through the light casing. 46CFR143.400(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 December 2022
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. While testing STBD main diesel engine there was an exhaust leak on the elbow leading to the exhaust stacks observed by marine inspectors. Make necessary repairs to correct leaking exhaust.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 December 2022
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. While testing the steering system marine inspectors observed steady flow of hydraulic fluid coming from steering system piping. Make necessary repairs to secure hydraulic leak.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 9 December 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 Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure. While testing low lube oil pressure alarm on generator, the pressure went to 0 PSI with no alarm. Fix fault in alarm and/or replace sensor.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 9 December 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must preform the applicable tests in table 143.245(b). During the 3rd annual inspection alarm set point testing was spot checked to include: STBD MDE high temperature, Port Generator high temperature, Port MDE low lube oil and STBD Generator low lube oil.
With one failure of 4 tests available. Vessel is to complete alarm set point testing on all MDE's and Generators and provide record to USCG.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: No static draft information.
Casualty record · 7
4 September 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1671744
9 September 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2235521
19 October 2008Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3348124
23 April 2011Major Marine Casualty · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3994037
9 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4112777
22 September 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4162322
1 February 2017Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6081091
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.