Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 May 2026.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 20 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations as set forth in 47 CFR Part 80. MI observed no GPS data input on VHF-DSC transmitter. Integrate GPS location data to meet the DSC capability requirements to include MMSI number.
46 CFR 184.502; 16c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 June 2026
Resolved 3 June 2026
Resolution: Updated FCC Safety Radio Cert and uploaded picture of MMSI number correctly added to VHF radio.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 20 May 2026
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 June 2026
Resolved 2 June 2026
Resolution: Uploaded EAP document with employee signatures to Deficiency Documents. All SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. MI observed vessel overheating
during inspection. Rectify prior to taking passengers.
46 CFR 182.200(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 May 2025
Resolved 29 May 2025
Resolution: O/O sent video of engine running at low and high rpm's with temperature gauage in normal range.
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 used for alcohol testing.
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.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 April 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 2 June 2025
Resolution: O/O sent photo of bracket installed properly.
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 the lifefloat requirement on the COI. The vessel does not need it because they operate on an LBS+LC and has an EPIRB.
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: Vessel rep installed 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: Vessel rep 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 June 2024
Resolved 2 December 2024
Resolution: Conducted electrical installation verification IAW P015194
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 flairs.
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 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 › Propulsion main engine
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] prop has sever cavitation along the hub.
46CFR176.700
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel replaced the prop.
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 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 retro reflective material approved in 46CFR164.018 and be applied as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16).
The reto reflective 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 tape replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
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.
The vessel had two indicating lights for the FWD bilge and E/R bilge, upon activation of either high level both indicators would illuminate at the same time.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Alarms now functioning as intended.
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.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
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 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 life jackets 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 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 183.43
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided two lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 12 April 2021
Resolved
MI found Fire boy override switch not operable. Provide serviceable override operation and prove engine restarts in override position.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 May 2021
Resolved 21 April 2021
Resolution: Maser replaced override switch and MI witnessed satisfactory shutdown and proper override operation and start of the engine.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 18 February 2021
Resolved
Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date.
Vessel exceeded its annual COI inspection on 01DEC2020. Vessel is required to prove a satisfactory annual inspection prior to departure from port or carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 18 February 2021
Resolved 12 April 2021
Resolution: Completed satisfactory annual inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of the vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with it's COI. Excessive cavitation and wastage to hub / trailing edge of propeller. Effect proper repairs or replace in kind.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 8 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel replaced prop in kind and proved proper installation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Provide Lifejacket donning placard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2018
Resolved 13 February 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Hydrostatic release to EPIRB is expired. Provide new hydro. Until then the vessel may only operate in Lakes, Bays, and Sounds.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2018
Resolved 4 October 2018
Resolution: Procured replacement and installed satisfactory before MI departed vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 26 July 2018
Resolved
Complete Annual Inspection prior to operating as a Small Passenger Vessel. Vessel may operate as a 6-passenger vessel as listed under its COI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 October 2018
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Not on Board
Issued 31 July 2017
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers during cold water months (01Jan-31May) provide proof of servicing & install 10 person IBA.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2017
Resolved 13 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel has soft IBA it installs onboard during cold water months.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 31 July 2017
Resolved
Install portable fire extinguisher brackets to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 8 August 2017
Resolved 7 August 2017
Resolution: owner/operator installed new fire extinguisher brackets to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 29 July 2016
Resolved
Complete satisfactory Annual Inspection prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2016
Resolved 2 August 2016
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory annual inspection.