Records from 2011 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 20 August 2025.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 20 August 2025
Resolved
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of § 199.130 of this chapter, as far as is practicable on existing towing vessels. MI observed the hydrostatic release had been deployed and cut the painter.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 September 2025
Resolved 28 August 2025
Resolution: New hydrostatic release was installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 August 2025
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. MI observed that the vessel only had 01 life light attached when 02 were required.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 September 2025
Resolved 5 September 2025
Resolution: Float light was installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 25 June 2024
Resolved
All semi-portable fire extinguishers... must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Provide proof of annual inspection of semi-portable fire extinguisher.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 September 2024
Resolved 24 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided objective evidence via email. Pictures uploaded to documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 June 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Lifejackets were not marked.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 September 2024
Resolved 24 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided objective evidence via email. Pictures added to documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with 46CFR199.130. Life raft was stowed incorrectly and hydrostatic release was expired. 46CFR141.310
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 November 2022
Resolved 18 January 2023
Resolution: Life raft was properly stowed with new hydrostatic release. All sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
Tests and examinations required by 46CFR140.615 must be logged. No tests or examinations were logged in the vessel log book. 46CFR140.615.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 November 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner was instructed to conduct pre-underway vessel checks the requirement to log these tests/examinations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 September 2021
Resolved
Each life ring with an electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 3 ft in length but no more than 6 ft. Must be attached with clip. Line is worn on both life rings to include life line IAW 46CFR141.360.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Lanyard properly applied
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 21 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel must have 03 day distress signals and 03 night distress signals. Vessels flares must be stowed in watertight container labeled "distress signals" IAW 46CFR375(a).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Proper amount and type of flares placed onboard. Flares stowed properly
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 September 2021
Resolved
Socket outlets must be designed to prevent unintended seperation. Re-wire socket for battery charger to eliminate extension cord IAW 46CFR143.4.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Junction box installed IVO battery charger
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 21 September 2021
Resolved
FCC Safety Certificate is expired IAW 47CFR80.13.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 13 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel is current with all required FFC certs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel does not have a first aid kit on board IAW 46CFR140.435.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: First aid kit purchased and place on vessel.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 21 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel health and safety plan not on board IAW 46CFR146.515.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: Health and safety plan drafted and placed on vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 21 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel management unable to provide employee enrollment in drug and alcohol program. IAW 46CFR16.260 & 49CFR40.333
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 21 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel management provided employee enrollment in drug and alcohol program.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 August 2020
Resolved
Main engines did not have gauges at the machinery location. Install oil pressure, RPM, and cooling temp gauges on the main engines at the engine location.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 2 September 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Gauges were installed at the machinery location for both main engines.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 August 2020
Resolved
No alarm for low hydraulic steering fluid. Install low hydraulic fluid alarm to be visible and audible at the operating station "wheelhouse".
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 2 September 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Visual and audible alarm was installed in the wheelhouse for low hydraulic fluid.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 21 May 2020
Resolved
Install safety guard around exhaust stack aft of pilot house.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2020
Resolved 15 June 2020
Resolution: Photos received of guards
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Submit fire pump installation plan to include fire pump specs and piping diagram.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Fuel shut offs must be labeled in 1" lettering "Port/Stb Fuel shutoff" and describe how they are operated.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Connect fuel shutoff wire to valve in a manner to prevent wire from disconnecting from valve handle.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Seal open holes in forward section of engine room bulkhead.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Replace hatch cover and gasket located in aft engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Install metal supports for electrical wiring in the engine room, zip ties may only be used for bundling.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Install bilge pump and high level alarm in the engine room and fore peak. High level alarm must have visual indicator at operating station.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Provide approval standards for fuel and hydraulic hoses.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Install covers over exposed light bulbs in the engine room.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Double hose clamp each side of bilge line connecting containment under both stuffing boxes.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Install a positive shutoff valve at the hull penetration on submersible electrical bilge pump hoses.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Remove electrical tape on electrical wire located on overhead in engine room and install cover on junction box.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Provide engine specifications to determine require portable fire extinguishers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Program MMSI number assigned to the vessel into radio located at the operating station and have MMSI number posted on or near the radio.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Post man overboard and fire drill procedures in the operating station.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Conduct and log fire and man over board drills.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Replace STBD life ring.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Owner or managing operator must complete a load analysis that shows that the electrical power source is sufficient to power the sum of connected loads described in paragraph 46 CFR 143.555 (a) (1) utilizing an appropriate load factor for each load. A record of the analysis must be retained by the owner or managing operator.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2020