Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 January 2026.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 January 2026
Resolved
Suitable life jackets must be provided for all persons onboard. 6 adult life jackets were taken out of commission.
Limited to 24 persons total.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 February 2026
Resolution: 06 Life jackets provided.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 21 January 2026
Resolved
VHF radios must meet the FCC requirements. VHF DSC was not properly set up.
Vessel limited to 1000 ft from shore.
46 CFR 184.502
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: DSC programmed correctly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 January 2026
Resolved
Ring life buoys must be marked with Type II retroreflective material. Three ring life buoys need retro tape replaced.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2026
Resolution: Retroreflective material renewed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 20 December 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable Federal Communications Commission requirements for any radio installation. Obtain Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. 46 CFR 184.502
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2025
Resolved 11 February 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 20 December 2024
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Improper mounting of portable fire extinguisher. Provide approved fire extinguisher mounting bracket.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2025
Resolved 15 January 2025
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 December 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry an approval series 160.041 first aid kit. Vessel missing required contents.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2025
Resolved 15 January 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be provided for each person carried onboard. Vessel is certificated for 28 passengers and required to have 30 total lifejackets. Only 26 lifejackets were found in serviceable condition. Vessel is limited to 24 passengers until sufficient lifejackets are provided to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46 CFR 180.71
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2022
Resolved 5 December 2022
Resolution: Provided photo of 04 new Lifejackets
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI. The words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel was found with only two fire buckets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2022
Resolved 5 December 2022
Resolution: Provided photo of 01 new fire buckets.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
The owner shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations as required by this section. The following items must be addressed before receiving dry dock credit:
a) cracked weld on starboard side engine mount
b) possible breached baffle between pontoon chambers #8 and #9 on starboard side; numbered bow to stern.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 January 2022
Resolved 25 January 2022
Resolution: Weld on STBD engine mount inspected satisfactory. Baffle between chambers #8 and #9 remains breached.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 November 2021
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40. The employer shall provide an employee assistance program for all crew members.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 December 2021
Resolved 25 January 2022
Resolution: Employer provided EAP.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 November 2021
Resolved
Upon written request on an employer, Commandant (CG-INV) will review the employer's chemical testing program to determine compliance with the provisions of this part. Vessel does not have a chemical testing program in the event of a serious marine incident or reasonable cause.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 December 2021
Resolved 25 January 2022
Resolution: Operator provided chemical testing program.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 December 2020
Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be carried for each person on board a vessel. Provide a lifejacket for 30 persons.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 December 2020
Resolved 16 December 2020
Resolution: All required lifesaving equioment provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 9 December 2020
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays and sounds route must carry three red hand distress signals and three orange hand smoke distress signals. Provide three orange hand smoke distress signals.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 December 2020
Resolved 16 December 2020
Resolution: All required lifesaving equioment provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 December 2020
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights.
Provide two portable battery lights.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 December 2020
Resolved 16 December 2020
Resolution: Two portable operated lights provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
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Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 January 2020
Resolved 16 December 2019
Resolution: Vessels Captain sent pictures of proper battery replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
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Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 January 2020
Resolved 16 December 2019
Resolution: Vessel's Captain sent pictures of proper first aid kit purchased and placed onboard.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 13 February 2019
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of 46CFR §80.1101(c)(2), except that a VHF radiotelephone installation without DSC capability is permitted until one year after the Coast Guard notifies the Commission that shore-based sea area A1 coverage is established. Vessels in this category must not operate more than 20 nautical miles from land. Radio installation found without MMSI number programed into vessels radio. Update and enable Digital Selective Calling on vessels radio station to properly broadcast MMSI.
47 CFR 80.905(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 February 2019
Resolved 13 February 2019
Resolution: Witnessed MMSI programming and proper radio transmission meeting Digital Selective Calling requirements at time of inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 February 2019
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment carried on board a vessel but not required, must be approved by the Commandant. Extra ring life buoy being used has exceeded its serviceable life. Remove or replace with ring life buoy that meets performance and service standards.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 February 2019
Resolved 13 February 2019
Resolution: Master removed existing ring life buoy at time of inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 February 2019
Resolved
Each life jacket must be approved in accordance with 46CFR subchapter Q and to be maintained in good and serviceable condition. Ten (10) life jackets found on board vessel where found to not meet service requirements or specifications. Replace with proper type life jackets to meet total passengers allowed on board.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 February 2019
Resolved 15 February 2019
Resolution: Received e-mail and photos of ten new life jackets, including photos of approval numbers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 February 2019
Resolved
Each floating water light installed on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip. Existing clip currently used is wasted and needs replacement with new. Replace existing equipment to meet corrosion resistant requirements.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 February 2019
Resolved 15 February 2019
Resolution: Received photo documentation of new corrosion resistant clip with reciepts.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Provide copy of FCC Radio Operator Permit
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 22 January 2018
Resolution: Cleared.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Provide copy of FCC Station License
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 22 January 2018
Resolution: Cleared.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Provide copy of FCC Safety Certificate
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 22 January 2018
Resolution: Cleared.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Medical Fitness Document
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Provide copy of Master's medical certificate
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 2 March 2018
Resolution: Provided copy of physical examination. Medical certificate not required until March 24, 2019.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) documentation
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 22 January 2018
Resolution: Cleared.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Post Emergency Instructions near operating station
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 22 January 2018
Resolution: Cleared.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat Equipment › First Aid Kit
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Replace expired First Aid kit
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 2 March 2018
Resolution: Replaced entire first aid kit.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Conduct drills and training for Firefighting
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 1 March 2018
Resolution: Completed satisfactory fire drill.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Conduct drills and training for MOB
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 1 March 2018
Resolution: Completed satisfactory man overboard drill.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Repair damaged port side navigation light mount to display correct range of visibility
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 22 January 2018
Resolution: Cleared.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Provide copy of applicable U.S. Light List
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 22 January 2018
Resolution: Cleared.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Provide copy of applicable U.S. Coast Pilot
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 22 January 2018
Resolution: Cleared.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Provide copy of applicable Tide Tables
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 22 January 2018
Resolution: Cleared.
Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel must prove the weight of the sand ballast that has already been added to the second from the aft most pontoons.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 March 2016
Resolved 7 March 2016
Resolution: office received letter from vessel stating current sand ballast o/b.
Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel must submit and have a plan approved by this office to add more ballast up to 1000lbs in each pontoon.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 7 March 2016
Resolution: Vessel will be creating and maintaining log of sand ballast as it is added.
Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Special Ballast Arrangements
Issued 28 January 2016
Resolved
Vessel has added fixed ballast without correct OCMI authorization. Vessel cannot carry passengers until approval is given for added ballast and stability is determined to be accurate.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 January 2016
Resolved 4 March 2016
Resolution: MSC has approved up to 1000 lbs of sand ballast in the aft most pontoon (excluding the aftpeak).