Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 March 2026.
Inspection history · 27
29 March 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8333966
29 March 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8455031
12 August 2025
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8207595
6 August 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8194458
27 March 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8100459
13 March 2025
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8093234
12 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8095034
14 September 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8003225
14 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8004733
23 April 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7900184
27 March 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7886325
1 March 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7643668
8 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7528356
9 March 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7409738
24 August 2021
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7295284
2 February 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7134899
15 July 2020
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7001034
15 October 2019
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6840987
26 February 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6665522
2 October 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6562284
27 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6562983
4 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6336931
19 October 2017
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6291784
22 September 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6294210
6 July 2017
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6507111
20 September 2016
Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6005837
19 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5881226
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 March 2026
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.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 April 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
Life float is misssing the weak link label.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2025
Resolved 27 August 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
Renew retro tape on life float. The tape is worn and no longer retro.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2025
Resolved 27 August 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
Replace 01 life float. Life float is dilapidated.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2025
Resolved 27 August 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
Mount emergency procedures.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2025
Resolved 27 August 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 13 March 2025
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Port engine will need to be repaired and a sea trial with MI will need to be conducted prior to the carrying of passengers.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 March 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 September 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for proplusion 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. Vessel must prove to marine inspector that cause has been repaired and repairs are satisfactory.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 September 2024
Resolution: Inspected repairs and completed sea trial.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
A Hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight when operating on Partially Protected or Exposed routes. Port side engine hatch has holes around both handles which would allow water to poor into engine space. Must crop out and renew both sections of aluminum hatch to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 24 May 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
Fuel fill separated from fuel tank by means of flexible non-metallic hose, must be joined by a conductor for protection against generation of a static charge when filling with fuel. Both port and starboard fuel fills were missing the ground wire. Must replace missing ground wires to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 24 May 2024
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
Vessel must have updated Navigation pubs on-board vessel. Vessel was missing navigation pub "Light List" and Coast Pilot was from 2020. Must replace missing light list and update with latest version of Coast Pilot.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 24 May 2024
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 27 March 2024
Resolved
EPIRB registration found expired since Aug, 2023. Renew registration prior to departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2024
Resolved 27 March 2024
Resolution: EPIRB was re-registered prior to depature, verified through NOAA's website.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 27 March 2024
Resolved
First aid kit found with expired Aspirin and missing 08 inhalant packets. Replace and replenish prior to depature.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2024
Resolved 27 March 2024
Resolution: Expired Aspirin was with fresh in-date packets, and 08 inhalants were replenished.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 March 2024
Resolved
Lifering found with weathered SOLAS tape, with little to no reflective qualities. Replace SOLAS tape prior to departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2024
Resolved 27 March 2024
Resolution: Weathered SOLAS tape was removed and replaced with new tape.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 March 2024
Resolved
Lettering with vessel's name found faded. Restencil lettering, prior to departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2024
Resolved 27 March 2024
Resolution: Lifering was restenciled with vessel's name.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 27 March 2024
Resolved
02 paddles found with sister vessel's name. Remove and replace with TROPICAL SERENITY's name, prior to departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2024
Resolved 27 March 2024
Resolution: 02 paddles were restenciled with vessel's name.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 August 2023
Resolved
Provide a valid FCC Safety Radio Certificate prior to operating beyond 1,000 feet from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 August 2023
Resolution: Valid certificate onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 August 2023
Resolved
Provide a total of 52 adult life jackets and 6 child life jackets and correctly lable life jacket stowage location. Vessel limited to 48 total people (46 passengers).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 October 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 23 August 2023
Resolved
Replace 03 expired water light batteries.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 August 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 23 August 2023
Resolved
Provide 01 additional life float paddle.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 August 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 23 August 2023
Resolved
Attach lower life float painter to weak link.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 August 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Failed to conduct drydock and internal structural inspection before due date. Vessel must conduct a drydock and internal structural inspection prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 August 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 August 2022
Resolved
Captain/Company failed to notify the Coast Guard on July 13th that the vessel lost starboard MDE while at the dive sight and had to come back to dock on port MDE. Must conduct MDE alarm tests and satisfactory sea trials after the repower prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 August 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 August 2021
Resolved
FWD and engineroom bilge pumps/indicators are not working. Must make repairs and test to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 August 2021
Resolved 25 August 2021
Resolution: Made new connections on wiring at alarms on helm station, test SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 August 2021
Resolved
10 adult and 1 child life jackets found with worn/missing or faded retro tape. Must replace all retro marked on life jackets with SOLAS retro tape.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2021
Resolved 24 September 2021
Resolution: Replaced all retro
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 August 2021
Resolved
Both life floats were found with non SOLAS retro tape. Must replace with SOLAS approved retro tape.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2021
Resolved 24 September 2021
Resolution: Replaced all retro with SOLAS tape
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel's name on life ring buoy and all 4 life float paddles is faded and un readable or missing. Must lable all paddles and life ring with vessels name.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2021
Resolved 24 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel name was painted on life ring
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 24 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel did not have a CG approved paper nav chart on board and Captain could not figure out how to operate the GPS to show software version of GPS. Vessel must have CG approve and corrected NAV chart onboard vessel or must show GPS is updated with latest software/chart updates as per NVIC 01-16.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2021
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: GPS was updated with latest software
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 24 August 2021
Resolved
Both water and sewage tanks were found with mounts loose, screws popped out. Must make repairs to all 3 tanks to secure and prevent tanks from sliding around while underway.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2021
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: New tray was mounted to frames, all 3 tanks were secured to tray. ALL SAT
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 24 August 2021
Resolved
First aid kit was found with missing and expired items. Must replace all missing and expired items to meet requirements in 46 CFR 160.041
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2021
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: First Aid kit was updated.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Update FCC radio station license with vessels new name.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 17 July 2020
Resolution: Showed proof of name change off FCC website.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Submit proof of annual MIS report for drug and alcohol testing was submitted to inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 17 July 2020
Resolution: Showed proof that the annual MIS report for yr 2019 was submitted as required
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
Link GPS and VHF or provide VHF with built-in GPS
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: New VHF with built in GPS was installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
High level alarm in forward compartment is inoperable. Repair or replace
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Alarm was repaired and tested all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
Provide Coast Pilot and Light List
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: New publications were provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
Life ring is no longer serviceable, and must be renewed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 16 October 2018
Resolution: New life ring was provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
Pre-engineered fire system does not give an audible alarm when discharged. Repair/renew.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 16 October 2018
Resolution: New Seafire head unit was installed and tested all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
Multiple life jackets are missing or have wasted reflective material. Renew any that have 25% or more wasted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 16 October 2018
Resolution: All life jackets were cleaned and re-taped. All sat.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Medical Fitness Document
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
AVH01: [name withheld] shall provide a new medical card. Due date 02NOV17.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2017
Resolved 19 October 2018
Resolution: MISLE CLEAN UP. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND NO ISSUES.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Pendant
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
AVH02: As per 180.137 4 (f) life floats shall be separated by a spacer when stacked.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2017
Resolved 19 October 2018
Resolution: MISLE CLEAN UP. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND NO ISSUES.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
AVH03: Provide documentation of new battery cables installed in aft compartment as per 46CFR183.354 Due date 02Nov17
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2017
Resolved 19 October 2018
Resolution: MISLE CLEAN UP. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND NO ISSUES.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
AVH04: Bulkhead in tank room has several holes. fill in holes with fire retardant material. Due date 02Nov17.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2017
Resolved 19 October 2018
Resolution: MISLE CLEAN UP. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND NO ISSUES.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
AVH05: Aft space has new battery cable penetrating the bulkhead. fill in holes with fire retardant materials
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2017
Resolved 19 October 2018
Resolution: MISLE CLEAN UP. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND NO ISSUES.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel does not have a safety radio cert onboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 October 2016
Resolved 3 October 2016
Resolution: New FCC Safety Radio certificate was purchased.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Waste Management Plan
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
vessel does not have a waste management plan onboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 October 2016
Resolved 3 October 2016
Resolution: A New Waste management plan was written and posted.