Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 May 2026.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018. Marine Inspector (MI) observed 10 adult lifejackets with retroreflective tape peeling off. Vessel replaced all 10 lifejackets with new.
46 CFR 185.604(h)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 May 2025
Resolved 28 May 2025
Resolution: Provided photos of all new lifejackets.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in § 4.03-2 of subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of § 4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter. MI observed alcohol testing strips were not of the approved type. Show evidence of new test strips or equivalent within 48
hours.
46 CFR 185.212
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 May 2025
Resolved 29 May 2025
Resolution: O/O sent photo of new breathalyzer.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. MI observed mounting bracket for fire extinguisher was wasted and extinguisher being stored loosely on anchor nylon line.
46 CFR 181.520
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 3 June 2025
Resolution: O/O sent photos of bracket installed properly.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 30 April 2025
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel was due for drydock examination on 31MAR25 and has yet to receive a drydock exam.
46CFR176.600(c)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
Resolution: Completed satisfactory hull/ISE inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 24 April 2024
Resolved
Except as allowed by paragraph (e) of this section, each vessel certificated to operate on a limited coastwise route in warm water must be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 50% of the total number of persons onboard.
MI observed the vessel was neither fitted with life floats nor an IBA.
Vessel is restricted to operation within 3 miles of land as per 46 CFR 180.205(e)(3).
46 CFR 180.205(c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 April 2024
Resolved 2 December 2024
Resolution: Removed liferaft requirement on COI because the vessel does not need it.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
An emergency switch must be provided in the normally ungrounded main supply conductor from a battery. The switch must be accessible and located as close to the battery as possible.
MI observed that the battery switch was located under the console near the center of the vessel, while the battery was located in the aft section of the engine compartment, near the stern.
46 CFR 183.380(i)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 August 2023
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Installed battery switch in engine compartment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
If the batteries are not adjacent to a distribution panel or switchboard that distributes power to the lighting, motor, and appliance circuits, the battery lead must have a fuse in series as close as practicable to the battery.
MI observed that there was no fuse installed in the battery lead.
46 CFR 183.350(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 August 2023
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Installed in-line fuse in engine compartment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant OCMI.
Vessel rep altered the configuration of the electrical system and is required to obtain electrical plan approval from MSC.
Vessel rep must receive plan approval prior to their next scheduled annual inspection.
46 CFR 176.700(b)
705c (Prior to Annual Inspection)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2024
Resolved 2 December 2024
Resolution: Completed electrical verification.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
All cable and wire must: not be installed with sharp bends.
MI observed the positive cable from the battery switch to the positive bus had a sharp bend in the installation.
46 CFR 183.340(b)(5)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 August 2023
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Corrected bend in cable.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards.
MI observed that the arrangements for the positive/negative bus bars and the terminal connections for the fuse boxes had cabling/wiring run in an unsafe manner.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 August 2023
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Corrected unsafe condition.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry six hand red flare and six hand orange smoke distress signals, for a total of 12 flares. A hand red flare can substitute any of the hand orange smoke distress signals.
Vessel only had 2 hand orange smoke distress signals, and 8 hand red flares for a total of 12 flares.
46CFR180.68
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 March 2023
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel got 2 additional red flares.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel is required to have 3 fire extinguishers in accordance with the table in 46CFR181.500.
Vessel was missing a 2-A fire extinguisher for the accommodation space.
46CFR181.500(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 March 2023
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel got an additional 2-A fire extinguisher.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate.
The vessels hydrostatic release The vessels hydrostatic release was expired.
46CFR180.64
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 March 2023
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel replaced the hydrostatic release.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine revolutions per minute (RPM), jacket water discharge temperature, and lubricating oil pressure must be provided for all propulsion engines installed in the vessel and must be readily visible at the operating station.
Vessel had no gauges.
46CFR182.410
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 March 2023
Resolved 20 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel had a new operating panel installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. If posting is impracticable, the stability letter must be kept on board in a weathertight container readily available for use by the crew and display to passengers and others on request.
Vessel did not have the stability letter available.
46CFR176.306
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 March 2023
Resolved 20 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel printed out and had a copy of the stability letter.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. That lifeline must be attached around the body of the ring life buoy.
Lifeline was not attached to the ring life buoy.
46CFR180.70(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 March 2023
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel attached the life line to the ring life buoy.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] swim platform has corroding welds.
46CFR176.700
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 April 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel had the corroded welds ground down and re-welded.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant.
Vessel is currently using blade fuses.
46CFR183.380(i)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 April 2023
Resolved 10 August 2023
Resolution: Installed new fuse boxes with cartridge type fuses.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 March 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46CFR164.018 and be applied as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16).
The retroreflective material on several of the life jackets was separating, and no longer effective.
46 CFR 185.604(h)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Retro replaced.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 March 2022
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level.
FWD bilge high level visual indicator did not have audible indication working.
46 CFR 182.530(a_
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: FWD bilge alarm operational.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 14 March 2022
Resolved
(a)Each EPRIB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable raft must be tested monthly.
(C)The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented.
There is no proof of the EPRIB testing and no log available.
46 CFR 185.728(a)+(c)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 14 March 2022
Resolution: EPIRB tested and logged.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 14 March 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent, contents and instructions.
CG approved first aid kit label indicates expired items.
46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: All expired items replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 March 2022
Resolved
Vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry 6 hand red distress signals and 6 hand orange smoked distress signals approved in accordance with subchapter Q of this part.
Vessel missing 2 red hand flares and 4 orange hand orange distress signals.
46 CFR 180.68(a)(1)+(2)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 14 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced flares.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 14 March 2022
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the lifejackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places.
Vessel did not have donning placards onboard.
46 CFR 185.516(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Donning instructions now posted.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 14 March 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least 2 portable battery lights. One must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the machinery space.
No portable lights were onboard.
46 CFR 183.430
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel was provided with two portable lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 14 March 2022
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation.
Vessel did not have shut offs marked.
46 CFR 185.608
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Fuel shut offs labeled.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 October 2018
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel exceeded 3 month interval on 16SEP2018. Vessel required to undergo satisfactory annual inspection prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 October 2018
Resolved 5 August 2019
Resolution: Completed annual inspection.