Records from 2013 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 24 October 2025.
Inspection history · 26
24 October 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8256434
25 April 2025
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8103671
9 April 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7892121
6 November 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7818907
3 April 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7661800
20 October 2022
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7581156
10 May 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7452209
20 April 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7450056
3 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7344814
14 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7238904
26 October 2020
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7101125
7 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7073460
24 June 2020
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6979682
8 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6937141
21 October 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6841677
17 September 2019
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6816907
23 April 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6668942
27 March 2019
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6651635
23 April 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6397885
19 April 2018
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6395868
15 March 2018
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6376091
12 April 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6134158
2 March 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6097825
27 June 2016
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5921962
13 April 2016
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5855005
9 March 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5830358
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 April 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must: (1) Be approved in accordance with 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Ring life buoy color is fading.
46 CFR 180.70(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 April 2025
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Battery in float light is not type required by manufacturer.
46 CFR 180.70(D)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 April 2025
Resolved
In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permittted to be clamped: (1) Double hose clamping is required where pacticable. Flexible fill hose is not double clamped.
46 CFR 182.440(B)(3)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 April 2025
Resolved
Fuel tanks must be adequately supported and braced to prevent movement. Aft port securing bracket on fuel tank has a hairline fracture. Monitor for crack expansion and commence full repairs prior to 2026 operating season.
46 CFR 182.440(B)(3)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 May 2026
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 25 April 2025
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Aft transom void is missing panels.
46 CFR 179.360(A)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 25 April 2025
Resolved
A sensor must be located above the expected bilge water level: (1) The lowest part of a machinery space (2) The lowest part of a space containing a fuel tank. Flammable vapor detectors are not located in the lowest area of the void.
46CFR 182.480(C)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2025
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 April 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment in spaces containing gasoline fuel tanks must be explosion proof. Remove live wire on tank.
46CFR 183.530
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2025
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 April 2025
No resolution recorded
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable... Aft electrical hub connection is cracked.
46CFR 183.220
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: (1) The pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. On-board bilge pumps are not UL1113 listed.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 15 April 2024
Resolution: UL pumps installed and tested.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Issued certificate does not have correct official vessel number. 47CFR80.13
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2024
Resolved 18 May 2024
Resolution: FCC station cert updated with correct vsl official number; all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large inough scale to make safe navigation possible. Onboard charts are not current.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 15 April 2024
Resolution: New chart provided.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Current tables. Operator did not have current tables onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 15 April 2024
Resolution: Currents provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Onboard first aid kit does not have all ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph 4.12 items.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 16 May 2024
Resolution: Burn kit added; all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight. DC panels in the battery compartments are partially exposed to sea and rain water.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 16 May 2024
Resolution: Cover over DC pannel installed; all sat.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels. Consortium certificate onboard vessel expired in December 2023. 46CFR16.230(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 15 April 2024
Resolution: Consortium enrollment certificate verified.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. Compass in wheelhouse does not illuminate.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 16 May 2024
Resolution: Light in magnetic compass installed; all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Plastic waste bin provided onboard. Remove plastic waste bin at operating station.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 15 April 2024
Resolution: Noncombustible waste receptacle provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided. Vapor barrier missing between gasoline fuel tank space and battery compartment. Renew vapor tightness where cables penetrate deck-plate in specified location.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 15 April 2024
Resolution: Vapor barrier provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Each floating waterlight installed after March 11, 1997
on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be
attached with a corrosion-resistant clip. Corrosion-resistant clip was missing. Provide clip, as required.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 15 April 2024
Resolution: Clip provided.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Monthly EPIRB test and monthly survival craft inspections logs were missing for June, July and September. June and July fire extinguisher monthly inspections logs were also missing. 46 CFR 185.728, 46 CFR 185.702, 46 CFR 176.810
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 April 2024
Resolution: Educated captain and operator on logging requirements.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot, tide tables and current tables. The above publications were from 2022. Updated publications were placed on the vessel.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 April 2023
Resolution: Updated Nav Pubs placed on vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 April 2022
Resolved
The fuel oil shutoffs did not close completely. Repair fuel oil shutoffs so they close completely.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 April 2022
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel's Bridge to Bridge radio certificate has expired. Renew Bridge to Bridge radio certificate.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 April 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel's first aid kit contained expired medication. Renew medication for first aid kit.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 April 2022
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 19 April 2018
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers conduct drills with CG inspector while underway.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 April 2018
Resolution: Conducted man over, abandon ship and fire drills
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 12 April 2017
Resolved
Conduct man overboard drills prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: [name withheld] attended vessels and Conducted drills with all Gastineau Guiding crews.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Replace one expire night flare prior to operating vessel at night.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 April 2016
Resolved 13 April 2016
Resolution: Scotty replaced the expired night flare with a new unexpired night flare.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Conduct emergency drills in the presence of the CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 May 2016
Resolved 13 May 2016
Resolution: Attended vsl and completed u/w sea trials and emergency drills.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Properly place vessel's name on stern of vessel at least 4" high.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 27 June 2016
Resolution: Owner installed 4" name and hailing port onto the vsl's stern.