Records from 2018 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 March 2026.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 March 2026
Resolved
Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. MI identified non-vapor tight boundary between the machinery space and accommodation below stairwell.
46 CFR 177.405(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2026
Resolved 20 May 2026
Resolution: Attended vessel. Observed corrected deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Record of inspection (Accommodation)
Issued 19 March 2026
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. MI identified expired burn ointment and an absence of bandages.
46 CFR 184.710
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2026
Resolved 20 May 2026
Resolution: Attended vessel. Observed corrected deficiency.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 March 2026
Resolved
Part II or III of Title III of the Communications Act, Safety Convention, and Great Lakes certificates or exemptions must be posted in a prominent, accessible place in the ship. MI identified expired radiotelephony certificate.
47 CFR 80.411
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2026
Resolved 20 May 2026
Resolution: Attended vessel. Observed corrected deficiency.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 19 March 2026
Resolved
Each vessel must have the following: Marine charts of the area to be transited, published by the National Ocean Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or a river authority that are currently corrected. MI identified outdated navigational charts.
33 CFR 164.33(a)(1)(ii)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2026
Resolved 20 May 2026
Resolution: Operator replaced charts with newer versions.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 March 2026
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. MI identified irregular coating and corrosion of numerous deck level shroud toggles. Replace to the satisfaction of the MI no later than 31 May 2026.
46 CFR 177.330
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2026
Resolved 20 May 2026
Resolution: Attended vessel. Observed corrected deficiency.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installation ... including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR Part 80. Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with 80.59 once every five years. Vessel's owner must renew certificate.
Parent Cite: 46 CFR 184.502
47 CFR 80.903
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 26 February 2025
Resolution: Received copy of new radiotelephony certificate.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Furnishings
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
A seat must be constructed to minimize the possibility of injury and avoid trapping occupants. Discovered pedestals supporting aft pedestals not be permanently installed. Permanently install pedestals to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 177.820(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 6 March 2025
Resolution: Received photo indicating that aft bench was sufficiently supported, and the liferaft painter line was re-located to an appropriate location to satisfy the parameters identified in the regulation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 1 February 2025
Resolved
An inspection for renewal of a Certificate of Inspection is conducted to determine if the vessel is in satisfactory condition, fit for the service intended, and complies with all applicable regulations. It normally includes inspection and testing of the structure, machinery, equipment, and on a sailing vessel, rigging and sails. The owner or operator must conduct all tests as required by the OCMI, and make the vessel available for all specific inspections and drills required by subpart H of this part. Vessels COI has expired. Conduct COI renewal inspection to the satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 176.404 (a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel completed a satisfactory COI Renewal on 05 February 2025.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF–DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of §80.1101(c)(2).
VHF radio missing no GPS and MMSI.
46 CFR 184.502
47 CFR 80.905 (a)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 6 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel radio repaired to show MMSI and GPS positions.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
Each life float must meet the requirements in subpart 160.010 of this chapter for a peripheral body type buoyant apparatus designed so that persons supported are only partially immersed (180 N (40 lb.) of buoyancy per person required). The life float has a deteriorated section and will need to be repaired using type approved repair kit from manufacturer.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 6 June 2024
Resolution: Life float repaired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
Inspection of the condition of the superstructure, masts, and similar arrangements constructed on the hull, and on a sailing vessel all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails. Mizzen boom goose neck pin was found unseated. Operator was able to fix while inspectors were onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 9 April 2024
Resolution: Resolved prior to inspectors departing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
If the handle to the shutoff valve at the tank is located inside the machinery space, it must be located so that the operator does not have to reach more than 300 millimeters (12 inches) into the machinery space and the valve handle must be shielded from flames by the same material the hull is constructed of, or some noncombustible material. Fuel shutoff valve handles are not protected from engine room flames.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 3 January 2023
Resolution: Operator installed fire barrier to protect fuel valves.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Handles and securing devices must be permanently installed and not capable of being easily removed. Handle for the forward compartment hatch is missing.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 3 January 2023
Resolution: Reinstalled missing hatch handle.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment used in a machinery space must be dripproof. Electrical terminal strips in the E/R are missing covers.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 13 January 2023
Resolution: Received satisfactory photos from owner with new covers installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. 01 LF light is inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Boat operator replaced battery in marker light. Operational test sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on board the vessel must be marked in accordance with § 185.604 of this chapter. 03 Life Jackets are missing the name of the vessel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 3 January 2023
Resolution: Operator labeled life jackets.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 December 2021
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall conduct inspection of the condition all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails. Vessels preventive maintenance plan (PMP) is not to the satisfaction of the OCMI and needs updated to reflect appropriate inspections and results of inspections.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2021
Resolved 14 January 2022
Resolution: Owner provided newly updated PMP. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 14 December 2021
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall conduct inspection of the condition all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails. Vessel has screw pin shackles that need to be moused.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2021
Resolved 4 January 2022
Resolution: Pin shackles have been moused.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 December 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel's ammonia inhalants and aspirin are expired and need replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2021
Resolved 14 January 2022
Resolution: Owner supplied new aspirin and ammonia inhalants.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 14 December 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessels charts were from 2016 and not up-to-date.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2021
Resolved 14 January 2022
Resolution: Owner supplied new charts. All SAT.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 December 2021
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall conduct inspection of the condition all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails. Mizzen sail was not properly connected. Ensure mizzen mast sail is properly installed using the mast slides.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2021
Resolved 4 January 2022
Resolution: Mizzen sail slides have been reattached and sail functions properly.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 14 December 2021
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or operator shall have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances. A crack was discovered where the rolling furler is bolted to the forward hull. Owner/operator shall present repair proposal and complete repairs to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 January 2022
Resolved 4 January 2022
Resolution: Superficial crack, however monitoring of this area is recommended.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 24 August 2021
Resolved
Rail courses or the equivalent must be installed between a top rail and the deck so that no open space exists that is more than 305 millimeters (12 inches) high except: on the passenger deck of a vessel on an excursion trip the following must be installed: bars, slats, rail courses, or an equivalent spaced at intervals of not more than 100 millimeters (4 inches) Vessel's course height is equivalent to 12 inches
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 September 2021
Resolution: Netting is attached throughout railing alleviating the course requirements.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 August 2021
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 in which they are to be employed. During an inspection of sail rig, vessel's forward shroud was found chafing on back stay.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 September 2021
Resolution: Chafing protection was placed to prevent damage to forward shroud.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. COD was not on board the vessel. 46 CFR 67.313
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 December 2020
Resolution: Evidence of COD was provided and now on board the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers and fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems must be inspected and maintained IAW NFPA 10, which includes routine inspection and annual servicing by an approved facility. The owner or operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Annual servicing records not available for inspection. 46 CFR 176.810 (b)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 December 2020
Resolution: The owner provided satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Annual servicing records were available for inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet. Improper length of waterlight lanyard on ring life buoy. 46 CFR 180.70 (d)(2)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 3 December 2020
Resolution: Proper length of waterlight lanyard on ring life buoy was corrected on the spot.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 January 2020
Resolved
Before conversion of a vessel intended for small passenger vessel service, the owner of the vessel shall submit plans, manuals, and calculations indicating the proprosed arrangement, construction, and operations of the vessel:
The following plans are still pending by MSC or locally by the OCMI:
10. D/C Electrical Distribution (MSC Ltr E2-1904364)
11. D/C Electrical Engine Room (MSC Ltr E2-1904364)
12. A/C Electrical (MSC Ltr E2-1904364)
13. Sail Rigging Approval (OCMI)
Revise plans and demonstrate compliance with applicable MSC approval letters.
46CFR176.402(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 February 2020
Resolved 31 January 2020
Resolution: MSC Ltr E2-2000248 approved all oustanding electrical plan review items. OCMI approved sail rigging plan on 27MAR2020.