Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 January 2026.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 September 2025
Resolved
Install new Type I retroreflective material on the 28 identified life jackets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2025
Resolved 25 September 2025
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 September 2024
Resolved
Provide a valid FCC Safety Radio Certificate.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 October 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 18 September 2024
Resolved
The gasket on the forward starboard compartment's watertight hatch is partially out of its embedding groove. Clean out groove and adhere gasket to hatch.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 October 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 18 September 2024
Resolved
Attach port and starboard watertight hatches to their respective hatch frames with a captive chain or other device.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 October 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 September 2024
Resolved
Remove dead end wire in port fuel tank space or place termination within an enclosure.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 October 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 18 September 2024
Resolved
The insulation on the turbo outlet pipe is loose and does not cover entire pipe. Properly insulate any exposed hot piping on the starboard engine.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 October 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 18 September 2024
Resolved
Mark the foredeck (51) uppermost deck (49) with the maximum passengers allowed on each.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 October 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
Whenever damage to hull or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may require the vessel be taken out of service to assess the extent of damage. Vessel reported wrapping a mooring ball line around the port shaft causing enough force to sheer the engine mounts. Complete a drydock or underwater survey of the shaft, shaft tunnel, strut, and propeller.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 May 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
Whenever damage to hull or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected space. Vessel reported wrapping a line around the port shaft causing enough force to sheer the engine mounts. Complete an internal structural exam of port shaft tunnel and engine space.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 May 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the save operation. Complete post repair sea trials prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 May 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 24 February 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Received notification that vessel allided with a channel marker causing extensive damage to port bow. Make permanent repairs to approved repair proposal.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 April 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 February 2024
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service which they are to be employed. Provide a third party sail rigging survey attesting to the condition of the rig.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 14 September 2023
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the passengers. Lifejacket placard was behind bar, limiting visibility to passengers.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2023
Resolved 30 September 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 September 2023
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked. Station was not marked.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2023
Resolved 30 September 2023
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 September 2023
Resolved
The design, materials, and construction of masts, posts, yards, booms, bowsprits, and standing rigging on a sailing vessel must be suitable for the intended service. Rigging, sail, and Preventative Maintenance Plans are not available on board in order to verify suitability.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2023
Resolved 30 September 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 September 2023
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six red hand flare distress signals and may substitute six additional red hand flare distress signals for the required six hand orange smoke distress signals. All distress signals on board were expired.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 September 2023
Resolved 14 September 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 October 2021
Resolved
The fuel shutoff valve at the port fuel tank is not closing when manually operated from outside the tank space. Vessel representative was able to address the issue and proved proper operation of the port fuel shutoff valve.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 October 2021
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 6 October 2021
Resolved
Vessel did not have up-to-date charts for the navigation area. Vessel representative updated GPS/chartplotter prior to the completion of the inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 October 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 October 2021
Resolved
Identified 16 child and 4 adult life jackets with faded Type I retroreflective material. Vessel representative applied Type I retroreflective material (SOLAS Tape) to the identified life jackets.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 October 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 October 2021
Resolved
The battery for the ring life buoy's floating waterlight was expired. Vessel representative replaced the battery.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 October 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 6 October 2021
Resolved
Provide training for each crewmember on board as to the duties they are expected to perform in an emergency: flooding, man overboard, and fire fighting. Training must be logged with the name of the crewmember, date, and general description of the topic.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 6 October 2021
Resolved
Install guards on the forward end of the port and starboard engines to protect crewmembers from rotating machinery.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 October 2021
Resolved
Install a plug or cap on the valve located at the bottom of the fuel filter in the starboard tank space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 6 October 2021
Resolved
Secure the float switch for the bilge high level alarm in the #2 starboard compartment.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 10 September 2020
Resolved
Clearly mark the amount and size of life jackets that are stowed in the benches on the main deck aft. Letters and numbers must be at least 2” high. 46 CFR 185.604(f)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 September 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 10 September 2020
Resolved
Provide a visual and audible bilge high level alarm at the operating station for the starboard/forward compartment. 46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 September 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 10 September 2020
Resolved
Provide a visual indicator at the operating station to indicate when the automatic bilge pump in the starboard/forward compartment is operating. 46 CFR 182.530(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 September 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 10 September 2020
Resolved
Mount the 10-B:C portable fire extinguisher at the operating station. 46 CFR 181.520
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 September 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 10 September 2020
Resolved
Provide suitable insulation on exposed exhaust piping leading from the turbo on both the port and starboard engines. 46 CFR 177.970
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 September 2020
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Overloading
Issued 10 September 2020
Resolved
Clearly mark the two entrances to the uppermost deck with the maximum number of passengers allowed (MAX 49 PASSENGERS ON UPPER DECK) and the two entrances to the fore deck with the maximum passengers allowed (MAX 50 PASSENGERS ON FOREDECK) as indicated on the vessel’s Stability Letter. Letters and numbers must be at least 1” high. 46 CFR 185.602(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 September 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Properly mount Port and STBD navigation lights
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
Resolution: attached lights to vessel with screws instead of the zip ties
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Provide guard for A/C and D/C electrical panel, panel is accessible from underneath.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
Resolution: starboard used to block off bottm access to panel
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Remove excessive cleaning products under cabinets in concession area and excess maintenance oil/HAZMAT supplies in STBD compartment adjacent to concession stand.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Provide plan to USCG for alternative stowage location for adult PFD's so that they are readily available in the event of an emergency. Currently PFD's are stowed under main deck in forward watertight hatches.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
Resolution: moved life jackets out of forward hatches
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Cover/replace electrical outlet near STBD aft quarter under bench seating. Missing outlet poses electrical hazard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Submit DVTP (Design Verification Test Procedures) for electronic propulsion control systems using microprocessors or computers or produce approved plans for installed controls. Test electronic controls in the presence of attending Marine Inspector. See CVC Policy Letter 17-07 for guidance.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 November 2019
Resolution: Received.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Provide currents for area of operation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
Resolution: new tide current book and print offs on board
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Demonstrate 60psi on installed fire pump gauge. During testing gauge would not go higher than 50psi.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Provide 01 adult and 01 child PFD, vessel is certified for 155 person and 10% is 16 Child PFD's. Vessel reduced to carrying 154 total persons and 15 persons under 90 pounds.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
Resolution: new life jackets provided
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Ensure all watertight deck hatches gaskets are in place and properly sealing. (STBD fuel compartment). Provide securing device for STBD fuel tank watertight hatch to prevent its loss.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
Resolution: new gasket and wire attaching
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 October 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Forward rudder stop in the port lazarette was broken off (see picture).
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 September 2018
Resolved 27 September 2018
Resolution: Rudder stop repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Multiple fuel shut off valves were inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 September 2018
Resolved 27 September 2018
Resolution: Fuel shut off valves repaired and are functioning properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Ensure all retroreflective tape on life vests is adequate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2018
Resolved 27 September 2018
Resolution: All retroreflective tape on all life vests replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Ensure all lifefloats are ready for immediate deployment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 September 2018
Resolved 27 September 2018
Resolution: All four life floats repaired and ready for immediate float free deployment.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Bearings
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of fire pump, vessel limited to 49 passengers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation of vessel's fire pump.
Sail Rigging › Stays/Shrouds › Wires
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Provide sail rigging program to include frequency of inspections and document.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 November 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Provided a PMP for rigging
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Repair/replace lifefloats, label with vessel name and capacity, properly install painters. Vessel limited to 3nm from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2017
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Relabeled, repaired and properly attached lifefloats to vessel.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Location/Position
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Provide spanner wrench for fire station.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 November 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Provided and installed spanner wrench on vessel.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of high level alarm system and label (port side #1,2,3) (starboard #1).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2017
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Proved proper operation of and labeled all high level alarms
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release for EPIRB.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Installed and properly marked expiration date on hydrostatic release
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Properly label PFD storage location.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Reinstalled placards indicating storage locations.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Provide valid credentials for vessel master.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 October 2017
Resolution: Replacement master assigned.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 4 October 2016
Resolved
Renew/repair visual indicators for automatic bilge pump operations
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2016
Resolved 21 October 2016
Resolution: Vessel repaired LED indicators
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Capacity Marking
Issued 2 March 2016
Resolved
Relable maximum passenger count on upper deck to '40 Maximum Passengers'.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 March 2016
Resolved 10 March 2016
Resolution: Vessel relable maximum capacity for upper deck.