11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 13 November 2025
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be stored in a way that does not interfere with launching.
Life floats tethered together using improperly sized line. Tether must be replaced utilizing a length of line that will reach the waterline from the stowage position.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2025
Resolved 13 November 2025
Resolution: Operator provided pictures indicating the corrected length of line and life floats individually tethered.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 13 November 2025
Resolved
Rotating machinery must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Both main engines must have the belt guards installed to the satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 177.960
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2025
Resolved 13 November 2025
Resolution: Operator replaced machinery guards and provided photos.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
The intent of this part is to insure that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to
afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. MI observed missing insulation/lagging from the port side main engine turbo. Repair to satisfaction of CG inspectors.
46 CFR 182.01-5(a)
701c
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Received picture of new lagging installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
All vessels except non-self-propelled vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus. MI observed leaking hydraulic lines connected to main steering ram. Repair to satisfaction of CG inspectors.
46 CFR 182.30-1(a)
701c
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Received picture fittings being tightened.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
The intent of this part is to insure that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. MI observed missing double hose clamps on nonmetallic fuel lines connected to main engines and generator. Repair to satisfaction of CG inspectors.
46 CFR 182.01-5(a)
701c
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Received pictures of all fuel hose having double hose clamps on each end.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Installed system does not shutdown generator. Repair to satisfaction of CG inspectors.
CODE 705: Vessel is restricted from operating the generator while passengers are on board.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Received video of system shutting down the generator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 182.01-5
"Old T"
All machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire,
explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. MI observed deteriorated generator fuel supply line. Repair to the satisfaction of CG inspectors.
CODE 705: Generator can't be operated until fuel line is replaced.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Received picture of new fuel line.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 182.01-5(a)
"Old T"
The intent of this part is to insure that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against personnel injury. MI observed missing belt guards covering rotating machinery on port and stbd main engines. Repair to satisfaction of CG inspectors.
CODE 705: Make repairs within 7 days of inspection
(NLT 13FEB2025).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2025
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Received picture of guards installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(iv)
The required fire extinguisher maintenance shall be logged. Monthly maintenance was being performed. Update maintenance logs to the satisfaction of CG inspectors.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 February 2025
Resolved 20 February 2025
Resolution: Monthly maintenance log established and updated.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 185.364
On vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c), flammable items not otherwise covered by the regulations of this subchapter, such as rechargeable batteries, including lithium ion batteries utilized for commercial purposes, must be handled, stored, and operated in a way that mitigates the risk of hazardous conditions. MI observed lack of crew and passenger instruction for the handling, storage, and operation of rechargeable batteries contained in cell phones.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 February 2025
Resolved 20 February 2025
Resolution: Safety brief restricts crew/passenger use of one plug and one outlet while onboard. CAPT says vessel only has one outlet.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
33 CFR 159.7 (C)
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of untreated sewage is prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency under 40 CFR 140.3, the operator must secure each Type III device in a manner which prevents discharge of sewage. MI observed sewage overboard valves in the open position.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Valves were secured.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it
is limited to daytime operation, in which case no
floating waterlight is required.
Floating waterlight is inoperative.
Repair or replace light. Operations restricted to daylight only.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: Light replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have
a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in
length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet),
securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life
buoy.
Floating waterlight lanyard is not at least 3 feet in length.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: Lanyard at approved length.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
On a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, the floating
waterlight must be attached to the lanyard with a
corrosion-resistant clip. The clip must have a strength
of at least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds), and allow the
waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring life
buoy.
Clip found to be deteriorated.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: Clip attached to lanyard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be
suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the
purpose intended. All machinery and equipment must be
installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford
adequate protection from causing fire, explosion,
machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Forward emergency fuel shut-off valve's packing is no longer
sufficient to ensure no fuel leaks out of the valve stem.
Valve to be repacked or replaced.
46 CFR 182.100
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: Valve re-sealed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery,
must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail.
Both main diesel engine accessory drive and belts do not
have guards around them.
Install guards around belts.
46 CFR 177.960
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: Guards installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as
practicable, secured to protect against shifting with
the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure
to water splash or spray.
Generator battery found to be unsecured and not covered.
Battery to be firmly secured and covered to prevent water splash.
46 CFR 183.350(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: Battery placed in battery box and secured.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
First aid kit is expired.
Replace first aid kit with an approved type kit.
46 CFR 160.041
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: First aid kit replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on a oceans route must have a life jacket light.
11 adult life jackets lights found inoperable.
46 CFR 180.75
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 February 2024
Resolved 9 February 2024
Resolution: Lights replaced on the spot.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates
must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent
material, such that all pages are visible, in a
conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by
passengers is likely. If posting is impracticable, such
as in an open boat, the certificates must be kept on
board in a weathertight container readily available for
use by the crew and display to passengers and others on
request.
COI not posted; post COI as indicated above.
46 CFR 176.302
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: COI posted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
When, in accordance with § 178.210 of this chapter, a
vessel must be provided with a stability letter, the
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.
Stability letter not posted; post stability letter as indicated above.
46 CFR 176.306
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: Stability letter posted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 February 2023
Resolved
Each life preserver carried on a vessel engaged in ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service after June 30, 1980, must have a personal flotation device light that is approved under subpart 161.012 of this chapter.
MI observed 05 child life preservers were outfitted with inoperable lights.
Vessel route is restricted to limited coastwise.
46 CFR 180.25-20
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 February 2023
Resolved 14 February 2023
Resolution: Purchased 6 new chemical lights.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 February 2023
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI.
MI observed vessel was only outfitted with 02 alcohol testing devices. When underway for overnight voyages, vessel sails with 04 crewmembers.
Vessel route is restricted to limited coastwise.
46 CFR 4.06-15(a)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 February 2023
Resolved 3 March 2023
Resolution: New drug/alcohol test kits received onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 February 2023
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of urine-specimen collection and shipping kits meeting the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40 that are readily accessible for use following SMIs.
MI observed no acceptable urine-specimen collection and shipping kits onboard.
Vessel route is restricted to limited coastwise.
46 CFR 4.06-15(b)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 February 2023
Resolved 3 March 2023
Resolution: New drug/alcohol test kits received onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 February 2023
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.25-10(a). Per the table, vessel is required to have 1 fixed power pump and 1 portable hand pump.
MI observed that vessel did not have a portable hand pump onboard.
Rectify within 7 days.
46 CFR 182.25-10(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2023
Resolved 14 February 2023
Resolution: New portable bilge pump placed onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 February 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway.
MI observed strength and general condition of painter for life floats was significantly deteriorated due to exposure.
46 CFR 185.700(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 February 2023
Resolved 2 March 2023
Resolution: New painter installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 8 February 2023
Resolved
Paddles shall be lashed on the sides of the life floats to which they belong.
MI observed paddles were not secured to life floats.
46 CFR 180.15-10
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 February 2023
Resolved 2 March 2023
Resolution: Paddles lashed to life floats.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 8 February 2023
Resolved
An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel.
MI observed that EAP training had not been conducted for any of the crewmembers.
46 CFR 16.401(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 February 2023
Resolved 1 March 2023
Resolution: Training was conducted for all crewmembers.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 8 February 2023
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that: Each EPIRB...must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative.
MI observed that log entries did not indicate EPIRB testing monthly and vessel rep confirmed testing was not completed on a monthly basis.
46 CFR 185.728(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 February 2023
Resolved 8 February 2023
Resolution: EPIRB tested sat during inspection and was properly logged. Educated master on testing/logging requirements.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Berth dimensions, etc.
Issued 17 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel is restricted from carrying overnight passengers until plans from owner are approved and completed repairs and maintenance are inspected by an attending marine inspector. Cited under 46 CFR 177.202 Plans and information required / 46 CFR 177.810 Overnight accommodations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 February 2020
Resolution: Deactivated COI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
Vessel must be in compliance with this subpart. Wood keel forward of fuel tank has considerable rot. Renew wasted and rotted material. - 46CFR176.25-1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 17 October 2018
Resolution: Owner/operator scarfed out 1'x6" section of rotted wood in the affected area. Repaired section with wood and epoxy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
Each Buoyant Apparatus must be fitted with a life line. Life line on buoyant apparatus wasted. Replace life line. - 46CFR180.175(e)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 17 October 2018
Resolution: Life line's were repaired and reinspected by MI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
Each port light with sill located below margin line must have hinged, inside dead cover. Port side missing cover and bolts. Replace dead cover and bolts. - 46CFR171.117
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 17 October 2018
Resolution: Bolts were replaced and MI witnessed presence of all dead covers.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
0983 - Proposed alterations shall be approved by the OCMI before work is started. Submit a repair proposal for the rotted section of wood on the aft keel. - 46CFR176.20-1(b)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 May 2018
Resolution: Repaired IAW with approved repair proposal.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Place MMSI in VHF-DSC Radio and ensure GPS is also hooked into the VHF-DSC Radio and have FCC Certified Tech verify proper instalation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 December 2016
Resolved 22 December 2016
Resolution: Vessel rep shown proof of placed MMSI in VHF-DSC Radio and GPS is also hooked into the VHF-DSC Radio and a FCC Certified Tech verified proper installation.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Repair flexible clamps on port and starboard stuffing boxes.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2016
Resolution: Flexible clamps present on port and starboard stuffing boxes.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Ground Indicator
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Replace Transducer mounts on port side.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2016
Resolution: New transducer mounts present on port side.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Repair port side splash rail to satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 April 2016
Resolution: Port side splash rail inspected and repaired to satisfaction of Marine Inspector.