Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 April 2026.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 3 April 2026
Resolved
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in § 176.500(b)(1) and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 April 2026
Resolved 7 April 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
A Pre-Engineered fixed gas fire fighting extinguishing system must: be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The engines are not able to be override and started after the tripping of release of the pre-engineered system. The Fireboy override button is not functioning as intended. Repair Fireboy system prior to moving the vessel.
46 CFR 181.420 (a) 4
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 8 November 2023
Resolved 11 November 2023
Resolution: Received NFPA report and MI verified that bc Fireboy shuts off outboard engines, override function works as intended.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
A space containing machinery powered by, or fuel tanks for, gasoline must have a ventilation system that complies with this section and consists of: (a) exhaust blower switches must be located outside of any space required to be ventilated by this section, and must be of the type interlocked with the starting switch and the ignition switch so that the blowers are started before the engine starter motor circuit or the engine ignition is energized.
46 cfr 182.460 (a)4
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 18 November 2023
Resolution: MI verified exhaust blowers are interconnected with battery starting switch. Vsl cannot start outboard engines without battery switch on and blowers automatically turn on with battery switch.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
(a) a hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight: (3) a hatch on a vessel that operates only on protected waters. Marine Inspector observed forward deck topside hatch leading to the aft space below the main deck has an installed gasket that does not provide a weathertight seal. Replace seal to the satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 179.360 (a) 3
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 11 November 2023
Resolution: MI verified Weathertight gasket seal replacement
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers. The forward bulkhead electrical penetration of the space containing the fuel tank and pre-engineered firefighting system is not sealed and isolated from the adjoining space. Ensure bulkhead penetration is sealed to the satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 177.405(e)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 11 November 2023
Resolution: MI verified bulkhead penetration is sealed
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
A vessel not under command shall exhibit:
(i) Two all-around red lights in a vertical line where the can best be seen;
(ii) Two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen; MI observed the required all around red lights and day shapes not on board. Equip the vessel with the required lights and shapes to the satisfaction of the MI.
33 CFR 83.27 (a) (i); (ii)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 11 November 2023
Resolution: MI verified Nav lights onboard and functioning properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 12 August 2022
Resolved
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; Fireboy was found to be inoperable at the time of inspection. Owner stated the control panel was shorted and during maintenance. Fireboy must be repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 August 2022
Resolved 26 August 2022
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 12 August 2022
Resolved
An enclosed space containing machinery powered by gasoline or other fuels having a flash point of 43.3 °C (110 °F) or lower must be equipped with a flammable vapor detection device in compliance with § 182.480. Vapor detection system was inoperable at the time of inspection. Vessel owner stated it was a short in the panel that connected to the fireboy system. Vapor detection system must be repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 August 2022
Resolved 26 August 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 August 2022
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. Vessels fwd bilge pump was found inoperable. Bilge pump must be repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 August 2022
Resolved 26 August 2022
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 12 August 2022
Resolved
A vessel not under command shall exhibit:
(i) Two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen;
(ii) Two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen;
Vessel did not have day shapes or the red over red light. Provide to MI proof of lights and day shapes
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 12 August 2022
Resolved
(a) A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight,
(b) A hatch cover must: (1) Have securing devices; and (2) Be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Vessel hatch covers had missing / broken captive chains, and the gasket was missing 1” section on the FWD hatch cover. Provide to MI proof of repairs to MI.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2022
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 12 August 2022
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the primary operating station. Vessel is on a rivers route and compass is NOT required. However due to it being onboard, it must be replaced or removed.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 12 August 2022
Resolved
Each window, port hole, and its means of attachment to the hull or deck house, must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wave and wind conditions expected due to its location on the vessel and the authorized route of the vessel. Vessels starboard window glass at the operating station has multiple fractures extending over 8 inches. Replace glass to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.46 CFR 177.1020
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 August 2022
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.110. The battery in the floating light was not the proper type as required by the manufacture. Replace the float light battery with the proper battery as per manufacture specifications
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 August 2022
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. Vessel has 3 two gallon plastic buckets onboard. Replace current 2 gallon buckets with the required 2 ½ gallon buckets with an attached lanyard and required labeling.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 August 2022
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. The waterlight was attached to the life buoy grab line. Vessel operator attached the floating light around the body of the life buoy.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 12 August 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Vessel has portable generator strapped to the stern using ratchet straps. Ensure generator is properly mounted, covered to protect from weather, and submit transfer procedures for the refueling of the generator to the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 10 November 2021
Resolved
Deck rails must be constructed to withstand a point load of 200 lbs applied at any point in any direction. The railing on the starboard side along the operating station is broken at the weld on deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 November 2021
Resolved 16 November 2021
Resolution: Received pictures of proper repairs.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 November 2020
Resolved
The COI must be posted under glass or suitable transparent material so that all pages are visible.
The COI was not on board the vessel.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 November 2020
Resolution: COI is onboard.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 November 2020
Resolved
A vessel certificated to operate on a rivers route within one mile of land is not required to carry a survival craft.
The vessel COI states that the vessel is restricted to warm waters only to meet the survival craft exception in 46 CFR 180.208(b)
The vessel is currently operating in cold waters. The vessel shall remain within one mile of land during operation in cold waters.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: Updated routes and conditions block to state vessel shall remain within one mile of shore if operating in cold waters.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 November 2020
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 46 CFR 181.300, must have at least three (2.5 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard suitable to the OCMI, with the words "FIRE BUCKET" stenciled in contrasting color.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 November 2020
Resolution: Installed 3 fire buckets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 November 2020
Resolved
Each ring buoy must be marked in block capital letters with the vessels name.
The name of the vessel was not marked on the ring buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 November 2020
Resolution: Ring buoy properly marked.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 12 November 2020
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery equipment.
The bow thruster was inoperable and not able to be tested. Prove proper operation of bow thruster to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector prior to operations of the bow thruster.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 November 2020
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: Tested bow thruster, all sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel missed it's Annual Inspection. Vessel not to operate as an inspected vessel until after completing a new COI inspection.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 August 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel completed it's COI inspection.