Records from 2017 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 30 September 2025.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoffs must be marked in clearly legible letters. Port and starboard shut off valves are not marked. Mark shut off valves.
46 CFR 185.608
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2025
Resolved 22 October 2025
Resolution: Remote fuel shutoff valves were marked to the satisfaction of the marine surveyor.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
Each lifebuoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The life buoy is not clearly marked with the vessel's name.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2025
Resolved 22 October 2025
Resolution: Lifebuoy was marked in capital letters with the vessel's name.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. The port engine hydraulic hoses are dry rotting and worn. Replace hoses to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2025
Resolved 22 October 2025
Resolution: Port engine hydraulic hoses were replaced to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for donning and use of life jackets must be posted. Placards are not posted. Post placards.
46 CFR 185.516(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2025
Resolved 22 October 2025
Resolution: Placards containing instructions for donning and use of life jackets were posted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Aft access port to steering is water saturated and rotten around the port. Submit a repair proposal and make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 176.800(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 October 2025
Resolved 17 November 2025
Resolution: Rotted and wasted material repaired.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
The employer shall provide an Employee Assistance Program for all crew members that includes both education and training on the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. There are no records indicating crew members received education and training on the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use. Provide a roster of crew member and the details of the education and training on the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use they received.
46 CFR 16.401(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 October 2022
Resolved 29 March 2023
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep Kai with the roster of crew members receiving the training described above.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Employers are responsible for all the actions of their officials, representatives, and agents in carrying out the requirements of this part. Company consortium not administering testing of its members as a single entity. Provide Letter of Regulatory Compliance to attest consortium chemical testing policy meets the intent of the regulations set forth by the Coast Guard at 46 CFR 16 and Department of Transportation at 49 CFR Part 40 to the attending Drug and Alcohol Program Inspector (DAPI).
46 CFR 16.203(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 October 2022
Resolved 29 March 2023
Resolution: Received an email from vessel Kai with documents attesting that the consortium chemical testing policy meets the intent of the regulations.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 29 September 2022
Resolved
Overcurrent protection must be provided for each ungrounded conductor for the purpose of opening the electric circuit if the current reaches a value that causes an excessive or dangerous temperature in the conductor or conductor insulation. 12-volt electrical cartridge fuse overcurrent protected panel approved by MSC under 46 CFR 177.202(b)(4) replaced not in-kind or with an MSC approved panel with circuit breaker overcurrent protection. Submit a DC one line diagram with the updated 12-volt electrical panel to MSC for approval.
46 CFR 183.380(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 May 2023
Resolution: Attended vessel and confirmed the 1 AWG cable fuse was 125A.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Vessel must be provided with satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment. Vessel was unable to demonstrate operation of the electric bilge pumps on starboard side in forward and aft view ports. Prove proper operation of the starboard side forward and aft viewing port bilge pumps.
46 CFR 182.500
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 August 2022
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed proper operation of two newly installed bilge pumps in the starboard side forward and aft viewing ports.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Vessel replaced and altered the wiring for electrical panel board during dry dock 14 Sept 2021 without OCMI approval. Provide manufacturer’s information for new panel and a summary of work completed by electrician.
46 CFR 176.700
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2022
Resolved 29 September 2022
Resolution: Cleared due to issuing a new requirement to submit a DC one line diagram with the updated 12-volt electrical panel to MSC for review and approval.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Each circuit breaker must meet UL 489 or other standard specified by the Commandant, and be of the manually reset type designed for: inverse time delay; instantaneous short circuit protection; and switching duty if the breaker is used as a switch. Provide proof that circuit breakers meet the following for low voltage DC circuits less than 50 volts: 1) UL 489 or other standard specified by the Commandant; 2) UL 1077 if: a. Verified by an NRTL as meeting UL 1077; b. Installed in a panel board; and c. There is at least one UL-listed fuse or UL 489 certified breaker protecting the main feeder to the panel board to provide primary branch circuit protection.
46 CFR 183.380 (m)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided proof that UL1077 circuit breakers are used in the new electric panel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating water light must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet, securing the water light around the body of the ring life buoy. The lanyard for the vessel's ring life buoy with a floating water light is over 6 feet long. Provide a lanyard that is at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2022
Resolved 15 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided a lanyard of the appropriate length.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel’s first aid kit’s ammonia inhalants and iodine applicators are expired. Provide in-date ammonia inhalants and iodine applicators for first aid kit.
46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided valid ammonia inhalants and iodine applicators for the first aid kit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Each child sized life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from
adult sized life jackets so the child sized life jackets
are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Vessel's child
size life jackets were labeled as adult life jackets.
46 CFR 180.78(a)(5)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 August 2022
Resolved 15 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep removed incorrect adult life jacket label from the area that child life jackets are stowed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
All vessels must have operable navigation lights in accordance with the Navigation Rules. Masthead and anchor lights are extinguished. Vessel restricted from operating at night and in reduced visibility conditions.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 September 2021
Resolved 10 September 2021
Resolution: Replaced bulbs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. Retroreflective material is faded and missing in several sections.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 September 2021
Resolved 10 September 2021
Resolution: Installed new retro.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
The pump listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. 02 bilge pumps are not UL 1113 approved, starboard centerline and port aft compartments.
46 CFR 520(e)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 September 2021
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. High level alarm circuit wiring not labeled correctly; current wiring has black as the positive and red to ground.
46 CFR 183.220(d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 September 2021
Resolved 27 September 2021
Resolution: Wires properly labeled.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Hydraulic steering hoses on starboard outboard engine are chaffed in several sections. Renew prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 182.100
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 November 2021
Resolution: Attended vessel and sighted the hydraulic steering hoses on the stbd engine were replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
On a nonmetallic vessel, the enclosures and frames of electrical equipment must be bonded together to a common ground by a normally non-current carrying conductor. Bonding conductor on port fuel tank is not sized IAW Section 250-96 NFPA 70; conductor on starboard fuel tank is chaffed through. Renew prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 183.372(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 August 2022
Resolution: Both outboard engine bonding conductor installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Freeboard marks
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must have permanent drafts marks at each end of the vessel; or have permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel forward and aft to indicate maximum allowable trim and amidships to indicate the maximum allowable draft. Vessel has no draft or loading marks on the hull. Install prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 185.602(c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 August 2022
Resolution: At last dry dock the attending MI added a special note to complete at next drydock in September 2023. No need to track as a deficiency.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel required to have one 20" or 24" ring lifebuoy fitted with 60' lifeline and floating water light attached with a corrosion resistant clip to allow quick disconnect. Waterlight missing attached line.
46 CFR 180.709(d)(2)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 August 2021
Resolved 31 August 2021
Resolution: Replaced line.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Starboard outboard engine failed to start.
46 CFR 182.100
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 August 2021
Resolved 31 August 2021
Resolution: Replaced battery.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 August 2021
Resolved
Overcurrent protection must be provided for each ungrounded conductor for the purpose of opening the electric circuit if the current reaches a value that causes an excessive or dangerous temperature in the conductor or conductor insulation. High level alarm and bilge pump breakers not fitted with the correct fuses.
46 CFR 183.380
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 August 2021
Resolved 31 August 2021
Resolution: Installed 20 amp fuse on high level alarm breaker; installed 15 amp fuses on 04 bilge pump breakers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 August 2020
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including inspection of each portable fire extinguisher, and fixed gas fire extinguishing system to check for excessive corrosion and general condition. One required class type 40:B-C extinguisher needs to be recharged.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 September 2020
Resolution: Extinguisher replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 19 August 2020
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Vessel must record monthly inspections of extinguishers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 September 2020
Resolution: Log book started.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 August 2020
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Replace wing nuts on battery terminals with permanent type connectors.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 September 2020
Resolution: Butterfly connections replaced with regular connectors.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 August 2020
Resolved
Cable and wire for power and lighting circuits must be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), as UL Boat or UL Marine cable. Ensure all cables in battery compartment are of marine grade.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 September 2020
Resolution: Battery wiring replaced with marine grade cable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 22 January 2020
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flare and six hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel had 3 hand red flare and 3 hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel limited to a Lakes Bays and Sounds route. Vessel rectified deficiency on the spot.
46 CFR 180.68
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 January 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased new distress signals and place onboard vessel while conducting remainder of inspection. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 January 2020
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must carry one floating waterlight with a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length but not more than 6 feet securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Vessel's waterlight was attached to the ring life buoy lifeline and improperly secured to the ring life buoy.
46 CFR 180.70
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 January 2020
Resolution: Vessel secured waterlight to the ring lifebuoy. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Based off findings from DAPI Audit conducted 08JAN2019, bring company's chemical testing program into compliance with 46 CFR 16. Compliance due date is 30 days from date of DAPI Audit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 February 2019
Resolved 7 February 2019
Resolution: Vessel rep showed me that the company has an EAP in place and that all personnel in a safety-sensitive position were in the testing pool. All rectifiable issues were rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 24 December 2018
Resolved
Port outboard 250 HP Yamaha engine suffered damage due to an alleged electrical fire reported by the operator. Owner/operator shall conduct repairs to the main engine or replace main engine. Provide a servicing report from a certified Yamaha technician and prove operation to the attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 January 2019
Resolved 26 December 2018
Resolution: Operator replaced the 250 HP Yamaha (2015) outboard engine in kind with an identical engine of the same make, model, and year of manufacture. MI witnessed operation of the main engine ahead, astern, and full steerage.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 12 December 2018
Resolved
A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or great lakes route must carry: six hand red flare distress signals and six hand orange smoke distress signals; All flares onboard vessel were expired. Outfit vessel with new flares IAW 46 CFR 180.68 (a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 December 2018
Resolved 13 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted pictures of new flares
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 12 December 2018
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; Vessel charts were out of date. Get updated charts appropriate for vessel's route. 46 CFR 182.530 (c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2018
Resolved 13 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep purchased new charts
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 12 December 2018
Resolved
After completing vessel chemical testing program compliance checklist, vessel's drug and alcohol program is not in compliance with 46 CFR 16. Complete DAPI Audit with Coast Guard Inspector. 46 CFR 16
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 January 2019
Resolved 8 January 2019
Resolution: DAPI Audit was completed
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 12 December 2018
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions; Vessel did not have emergency instructions posted and crew members were not familiar with actions to be taken. Post emergency instructions and conduct emergency drills in the presence of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 December 2018
Resolved 13 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep posted instructions and completed emergency drills in the presence of attending CG inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 December 2018
Resolved
A vessel of more than 26 feet in length, but not more than 65 feet must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 24 inches in diameter. Vessel's ring life buoy is wasted. Replace ring life buoy. 46 CFR 180.70 (a) (2)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 December 2018
Resolved 13 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep replaced life buoy
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of registration of EPIRB.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Verified NOAA registration.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Permanently mount EPIRB on vessel in a location where it may float free.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Verified mounting on aft starboard quarter.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Renew hydrostatic release unit for EPIRB container.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: New HRU installed and marked for 2 year expiration.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Provide certificate of documentation of vessel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Verified updated COD.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Provide 3 properly stenciled 2.5 gallon fire buckets with lanyards.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Three fire buckets now onboard.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of compliance with DAPI program requirements.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Verified coverage through maritime consortium for vessel and employees.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Demonstrate operating bilge alarms for all monitored spaces. Vessel shall monitor all spaces and voids for water on an hourly basis by visual means while underway.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Confirmed operation of all high water alarms, (5).
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
The vessel operator failed to conduct the required drydock and annual inspections before their respective deadlines and continueed to operate. COI invalid and COI inspection required before operating.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 October 2017
Resolved 24 October 2017
Resolution: The vessel had a COI inspection completed. Temp COI issued.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Vessel may not operate with greater than six passengers until successful completion of a COI and Drydock/ISE.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 October 2017
Resolved 24 October 2017
Resolution: MI issued temp COI and granted credit drydock/ISE credit.