Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 29 December 2025.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 7 January 2026
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the FCC . The FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate is past due. Vessel is restricted to 1000 feet from shore until rectified.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 January 2026
Resolved 25 March 2026
Resolution: Owner sent in new Raido Telephony Certificate.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 January 2026
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency.
Vessel did not have 03 fire buckets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 January 2026
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel provided photo of new fire buckets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 January 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds.
Observed inadequate bolt on steering strut between outboard engines.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 January 2027
Resolved 26 February 2026
Resolution: Bolt was replaced with one of adequate lenght.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
The design, construction, and stowage of portable tanks and related fuel lines and accessories must meet the requirements of ABYC H-25.
port fuel tank is separating due to uv exposure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2025
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: replaced fuel tank
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
Be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150.
Retro severely faded on ring buoy.
limited to day thime and fair weather operation
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: relaced retro on life ring
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 February 2025
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.
Wrong battery installed in water light.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: installed correct battery
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 9 January 2023
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station who meets the following requirements of this regulation. Owner/Operator was unable to provide Radio Operator Permits of the masters operating the vessel. Vessel limited to operate 1000ft from shore until Radio Operator Permits are provided.
47 CFR 80.195 (e)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2023
Resolved 15 February 2023
Resolution: O/O provided documentation of radio operator permits. Deficiency cleared.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 January 2023
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Vessels port side running light was dimming and unable to be visible at the required range. Restricted to daylight hours.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2023
Resolved 10 February 2023
Resolution: Deficiency Rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 January 2023
Resolved
Fuel filters fitted with bowls of other than steel construction must be approved by the Commandant and be protected from mechanical damage. Approval of bowls of other than steel construction will specify if a flame shield is required. Fuel filters installed were not of steel construction.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2023
Resolved 10 February 2023
Resolution: Deficiency Rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 January 2023
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets. Vessel did not have required number of fire buckets.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2023
Resolved 10 February 2023
Resolution: Deficiency Rectified.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Heating
Issued 9 January 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Vessel did not have the required portable lights.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2023
Resolved 10 February 2023
Resolution: Deficiency Rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 January 2023
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must: Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. Life ring buoy lifeline was not of dark color or resistant to UV deterioration.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2023
Resolved 10 February 2023
Resolution: Deficiency Rectified.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 9 January 2023
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. Compass installed on vessel was damaged and unable to be read.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2023
Resolved 10 February 2023
Resolution: Deficiency Rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 January 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel.
02 Adult life jackets found to be unserviceable. Vessel restricted to 19 persons on board.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Two new Type I PFD's put into service.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 January 2022
Resolved
Fuel tanks must be adequately supported and braced to prevent movement. The supports and braces must be insulated from contact with the tank surfaces with a nonabrasive and nonabsorbent material.
Vessel's independent fuel tanks were not braced against movement.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 February 2022
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Fuel tanks adequately braced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 January 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name.
Life buoy not marked with vessel's name.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 February 2022
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel name added to life buoy.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 January 2022
Resolved
Each certificate of number must contain the following information: Primary operation: Authorized terms are, “charter fishing”, “commercial fishing”, “commercial passenger carrying”, “dealer or manufacturer demonstration”, “other commercial operation”, “pleasure”, or “rent or lease”.
Vessel listed as "pleasure" but operating as a passenger
vessel.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 February 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Registration updated to reflect commercial passenger operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 January 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. Vessel's waterlight battery expired per manufacturer's instructions.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 January 2022
Resolution: Battery replaced on the spot.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 29 May 2021
Resolved
Master operating on an expired MMC from Noveber 2019. Master shall not operate a commercial operation until MMC is renewed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Master no longer works for Coastal Expeditions.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 29 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel operating on an expired COI. The new original COI was not on the vessel.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 May 2021
Resolution: The original COI was placed on the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel operating with an expired SC state registration. The current registration was not on the vessel. Additionally, the state registration was for recreation operations.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner showed proof of commercial service for state registration.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel was missing one adult size type I PFD.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 May 2021
Resolution: A new adult size Type I PFD was placed in service.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 May 2021
Resolved
Provide new markings for lifering.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 May 2021
Resolution: The life buoy was remarked.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
Portable fuel systems, including portable tanks design, construction and stowage of portable tanks must meet the requirements of ABYC H-25. Secure fuel tanks to deck to prevent unintended movement of tanks.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 February 2020
Resolved 29 January 2020
Resolution: Tanks are strapped to deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
Each battery must secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of vessel. Secure battery's to prevent unintended movement of batteries.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 February 2020
Resolved 29 January 2020
Resolution: Batteries are secured to deck.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2 1/2 gallon buckets with an attached lnyard, with the words "FIRE BUCKET" stenciled in contrasting color. One bucket was missing, Provide a fire buck meeting the requirement.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 January 2020
Resolved 28 January 2020
Resolution: Cleared on the spot, bucket provided and marked.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to with stand a point load of 200 pounds applied at any point in any direction. Port side embarkation deck rail was loose and can break free from mountings. Secure deck rail to hull to meet the strength requirements.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 February 2020
Resolved 29 January 2020
Resolution: Mounting reinforced and secured to rail.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Right rear rubrail IVO stbd side transom crushed.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 26 January 2018
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bracket
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Fastener for stbd disembarkation station rail missing
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 26 January 2018
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bracket
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Fastner IVO fwd stbd deck bracket missing
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 26 January 2018
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Fiberglass areas IVO port centerline at bow turn appears damaged. Both 1"x4"
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 26 January 2018
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Emergency instructions missing
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 26 January 2018
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Auto switch in bilge well pump inoperable
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 January 2018
Resolved 26 January 2018