Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 25 May 2026.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 25 May 2026
Resolved
(b) Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed.EPIRB hydro expired FEB 2026
46 CFR 185.740(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2026
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 25 May 2026
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. STBD nav light inop.
46 CFR 183.420
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2026
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license. Radio station license not on board.
46 CFR 184.502
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 May 2026
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 May 2026
Resolved
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. Add chaffing gear to areas indicated in the engine room. Port side exhaust cooling hose, stbd side jet pump raw water hose.
46 CFR 182.100
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2026
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
s appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts dated no older than 6 months.Provide update charts,paper or digital.
46 CFR 184.420
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2025
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
The provisions of Part III of Title III of the Communication Act require United States vessels which transport more than six passengers for hire while such vessels are being navigated on any tidewater within the jurisdiction of the United States adjacent or contiguous to the open sea, or in the open sea to carry a radiotelephone installation complying with this subpart. The provisions of Part III do not apply to vessels which are equipped with a radio installation for compliance with Part II of Title III of the Act, or for compliance with the Safety Convention. Vessel does not have a radiotelephony certificate.
47 CFR 80.901
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 June 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
(d) Suitable means, such as a manual damper, automatic damper, or vent cover, must be provided in an accessible location outside the space served by the ventilation duct for shutting off the passage of air through the ventilation duct in the event of fire. Install missing
clips for fully securing ventilation covers.
46 CFR 116.610
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2025
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 2 May 2024
Resolved
(a) The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. The medical certificate will be issued for various periods of time based upon the endorsements the mariner holds.
Vessel captain unable to provide MI with proof of medical certificate.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: Medical certificate validity verified.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 2 May 2024
Resolved
(a) On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level.
Aft bilge pump is not operating. At operating station, operating and light is stuck on.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: Video provided of functioning aft bilge HL alarm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump
by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2
gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket.
MI discovered fire buckets on vessel were only 2 gallon buckets. Install three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets with proper labeling and lanyard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 May 2024
Resolution: New properly outfitted and labled fire buckets provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 2 May 2024
Resolved
(h) provision must be made for closing all supply duct
cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for
a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system.
All closure devices must be readily available and
mounted in the vicinity of the vent.
Port side engine room vent cover not properly mounted to secure space. Ensure cover fits properly and closes snuggly.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 May 2024
Resolution: Crew riveted a snap back on the vessel for the vent covers.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 2 May 2024
Resolved
(d) Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The training entry shall include the following information.
Educated vessel rep on proper documentation of crew training.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2024
Resolution: Educated captain on proper documentation of crew training.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 2 May 2024
Resolved
(d) The inspection and maintenance of the equipment
listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard
upon request.
Vessel logs not available at the time of inspection. Reviewed regulations and discussed with vessel Captain the importance of and requirement to log all inspections, maintenance and drills as prescribed under 46 CFR Subchapter T.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2024
Resolution: Reviewed regulatory requirements for logging inspections, maintenance and drills.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 2 May 2024
Resolved
(a) Except as allowed by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this
section, before getting underway on a voyage or as soon
as practicable thereafter, the master of a vessel shall
ensure that suitable public announcements are made.
Safety orientation missing some safety items. Discussed regulation with vessel captain on properly covering all safety items discussed in regulation 185.506.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2024
Resolution: Discussed safety orientation requirements with vessel captain.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 May 2024
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed must be suitable for
the vessel and its operation and for the purpose
intended.
Fuel tank level sensor produced an alarm at the operating station. Determine root cause and complete
repairs to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 June 2024
Resolved 27 June 2024
Resolution: Received documentation from the engine manufacturer - fault does not affect engine performance or operator control.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts
of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List
and Current tables. Current tables were only provided electronically and CG Light List was
missing. Provide appropriate up to date navigation charts for area of operation. 46 CFR 184.420
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 May 2023
Resolution: Owner updated navigation charts for all op areas to 2023 - all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Lifesaving equipment markings; Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The marking is not required on a life jacket carried to meet a temporary need for additional life jackets, if the life jacket has the name of another vessel or company marked on it. For an immersion suit, the name of the person to whom the immersion suit is assigned is an acceptable alternative to the name of the vessel. Re stencil vessels name onto life ring buoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 May 2023
Resolution: Operator re stenciled vessels name onto the life ring buoy - all sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 1 May 2023
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
Resolved 8 May 2023
Resolution: Operator located his med cert and placed inside his MMC - all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 10 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel is required to display proper navigation lights while underway at night or reduced visibility iaw international navigation rules. Vessels port and starboard running lights are not working. Repair the same prior to operating at night or reduced visibility. 46 CFR 183.420
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2022
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: Operator replaced faulty fuse -all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 June 2020
Resolved
Replace Life ring bouy
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 June 2020
Resolved 11 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel e-mailed pictures of new life ring
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 June 2020
Resolved
Replace life ring buoy light line
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 June 2020
Resolved 11 June 2020
Resolution: vessel e-mailed pictures of new life ring buoy light line
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 May 2019
Resolved
Fire buckets must be equipped with lanyards to allow them to be lowered into the water. 2 out of 3 buckets are missing lanyards. - 46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2019
Resolved 11 May 2019
Resolution: Lanyards attached.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 May 2019
Resolved
Lifebuoy shall be equipped with a waterlight that activates automatically. Waterlight on lifebuoy inoperable. - 46 CFR 180.70(d).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2019
Resolved 11 May 2019
Resolution: Battery replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 3 May 2019
Resolved
First aid kits shall be provided with aspirin. Aspirin in first aid kit has expired. - 46 CFR 160.041
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2019
Resolved 11 May 2019
Resolution: Aspirin added.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 3 May 2019
Resolved
Stability letter shall be posted in the vicinity of the operating station. Switch stability letter with emergency instructions.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 3 May 2019
Resolution: Letter posted IVO operating station.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 3 May 2019
Resolved
The employer shall establish an employee assistance program that includes drug/alcohol education. No EAP info available.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 14 May 2019
Resolution: Receieved evidence of EAP via email.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 May 2019
Resolved
Tanks may not have any opening in the sides/ends unless fitted with threaded plug or cap. Opening fitted only with gate valve.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 11 May 2019
Resolution: Threaded plug installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Permanent means of access
Issued 3 May 2019
Resolved
Sections of ceiling or lining may be removed so as to access the vessel's internal structure. At next drydock exam make forepeak accessible for internal examination.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2021
Resolved 11 May 2021
Resolution: completed
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Provide a 3rd fire bucket - 46 CFR 181 - 29 Jun 18
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 June 2018
Resolved 17 June 2018
Resolution: 3rd fire bucket provided.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Provide alcohol test strips - 46 CFR 4 - 29 Jun 18.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 June 2018
Resolved 17 June 2018
Resolution: Alcohol test strips provided.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 19 May 2016
Resolved
Vsl's EPIRB missing safety / tamper pin however it tested satisfactory. Replace missing safety/tamper pin.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 June 2016
Resolved 28 June 2016
Resolution: Owner sent EPIRB to mfr's repair facility in Seattle and had the EPIRB factory tested and pin replaced.