Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 May 2026.
Inspection history · 19
21 May 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8375512
11 March 2026
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8324547
20 May 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8139921
9 June 2024
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7931665
9 June 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7931763
24 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7918588
22 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7694133
31 May 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7465306
26 May 2021
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7207054
5 October 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7098110
15 April 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6939299
23 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6691077
23 May 2018
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6392529
30 April 2018
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6405292
27 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6402287
15 November 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6307094
17 May 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6148585
3 August 2016
Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5961488
6 January 2016
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5837252
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 May 2025
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on the upper deck is limited by stability criteria, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least one inch at the entranceway to that deck. Label max passenger count on upper deck to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 185.602(g)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 May 2025
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is in operation. Starboard forward bilge pump visual indicator is not illuminating. Repair to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.530(c)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 June 2025
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 9 June 2024
Resolved
Vessel grounded on soft bottom near the stern with unknown damage condition. Ensure structural integrity prior to operation with passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2024
Resolution: Witnessed full power trial; all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 May 2024
Resolved
Life Ring floatlight battery was found expired. Owner Operator shall replace floatlight battery to the manufacturer specification and notify the Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2024
Resolved 30 May 2024
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 24 May 2024
Resolved
Wires leading to the vessels navigation system were found chaffed to the point of wire exposure. Owner/Operator shall repair or replace wires to ensure proper operation and safety of the vessels passngers and crew.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2024
Resolved 30 May 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Battery in floating water light was working, but expired. Replace battery to the satisfaction of attending CG MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 24 May 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford
adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger
the vessel and the persons being transported. While
attempting to dewater port E/R it was apparent that crew
was unfamiliar with system. Numerous attempts were made
prior to correctly lining up valves of installed bilge
system. Training was conducted by Master and Crew and
training on the installed bilge system will be conducted
during future drills to ensure familiarity. CLEARED ON
THE SPOT.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: Training was conducted by Master and Crew and training on the installed bilge system will be conducted
during future drills to ensure familiarity.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Each EPIRB must be tested monthly, using the integrated
test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it
is operative. Master was unaware of this requirement.
Training was conducted and Master will begin logging
monthly testing of on-board EPIRB. CLEARED ON THE SPOT.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: Training was conducted and Master will begin logging monthly testing of on-board EPIRB. CLEARED ON THE SPOT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be
suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the
purpose intended. 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. While
conducting an inspection of the vessel’s shaft bearings,
it was noted that the portside shaft bearing was
cracked and showing signs of de-lamination from the
metal housing. Replace unsatisfactory bearings to
satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector prior to 2022 operating season.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 June 2022
Resolution: Bearing was inspected over the winter while in dock. Bearing was deptermined to be in satisfactory condition.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
EPIRB must be registered and serviced as per
requirements in 46 CFR 80. EPIRB registration was past
due. Register EPIRB and properly label to satisfaction
of attending Marine Inspector. CLEARED
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 23 May 2019
Resolved 23 May 2019
Resolution: Registration found/updated. Awaiting registration sticker for EPIRB
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be
inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10.
Fire extinguisher sight indicator suggested that the
extinguisher was not fully charged. Repair/replace to
the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 May 2019
Resolved 23 May 2019
Resolution: Brought on satisfactory temporary portable fire extinguisher.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Strong and effective rudder stops must be provided to
prevent jamming and damage to the rudder and its
fittings. While hard over to port and starboard,
vessel's steering gear does not make contact with rudder
stop. Rectify issue and make effective to satisfaction
of attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 1 July 2019
Resolution: Strong and effective rudder stops havebeen provided to prevent jamming and damage to the rudder and its fittings.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other
vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire
hazards, and other hazardous situations must be
corrected and all required guards and protective devices
must be in satisfactory condition. It was noticed that
Carbon Monoxide (CO) was detected while entering a
midship space on the port side of the vessel. Determine
cause of CO and rectify with administrative
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2019
Resolved 1 July 2019
Resolution: It was determined through O/O investigation that CO was coming from battery charger. Space has been vented and Home CO device has been installed.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance
with Table 182.520(a). Bilge pump non-operational.
Provide statement attesting to replacement of port bilge
pump impeller with satisfactory operational test.
Statement will clear no sail requirement however
attending marine inspector will need to attend within 30
days to witness satisfactory operation.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Replaced impeller.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Capacity Marking
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted
on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as
indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum
number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be
indicated by a durable marking of at least 25
millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the
entranceway to that deck. Max number of passengers
marking missing. Mark max number of passengers as
required.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Provided marking
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
The emergency instructions must be designed to address
the particular equipment, arrangement, and operation of
each individual vessel. Emergency instructions posted
did not follow the actual actions of the ship's crew in
case of a Man Overboard (MOB). MOB instruction made note
of crew member entering water to assist MOB which is
unsat. Make posted emergency instructions as to the actual emergency practices of the vessel and drill procedures of the crew.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Amended emergency instructions to account for actual emergency practices
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
Vessels on a Great Lakes route must carry-Six hand red
flare distress signals approved in accordance with
§160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other
standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not
limited to, approval series 160.121; and Six hand orange
smoke distress signals approved in accordance with
§160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other
standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel did not
have correct quantity/type of distress flares on hand.
Obtain correct quantity/type of flares on board vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Obtained correct quantity/type of flares on board vessel.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates
must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent
material, such that all pages are visible, in a
conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by
passengers is likely. COI not posted. Post all pages of
COI as required.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: COI posted
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in
compliance with the applicable sections of the
International and Inland Navigation Rules. Anchor light
non-operational. Prove proper operation of anchor light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Provided proper operation of anchor light.
Lifesaving › Emergency Outfit › Flashlight
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable
portable battery lights. Vessel missing portable light.
Provide operational portable battery light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Provided operational portable battery lights.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve
Issued 30 April 2018
Resolved
Valve to engine cooling water intake was found fractured at ball valve housing.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 May 2018
Resolution: Ball valve replaced, conducted test of engine. All SAT
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Make cross connection through center long bulkheads air tight.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding piping packed with appropriate material.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Provide on board radio station authorization certificate
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Copy of cert provided with original on board vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Mark hull as required on stability letter. Port fwd marking missing.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Hull marked as required.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Provide wire protection IVO PVC cross connections both port and starboard sides.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Supports, chaffing gear and packing provided as required.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Replace inop float switch
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Replaced prior to MI's departure.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 11 August 2016
Resolved
Vessel is limited to 1 mile from shore until EPIRB is installed & with verification provided to the OCMI of registration. Provide copy of registration form showing number and contact information.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2016
Resolved 26 August 2016
Resolution: Registration and photo of installation provided attesting satisfaction of requirements.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Capacity Marking
Issued 11 August 2016
Resolved
Mark the upper deck with the maximum number of passengers allowed by the stability letter.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 August 2016
Resolved 18 August 2016
Resolution: Attended vessel viewing required marking of upper deck for max pax allowed by stability letter.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Bridge Resource Management Policy/Procedures
Issued 11 August 2016
Resolved
Provide updated copy of navigation rules handbook.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 August 2016
Resolved 30 August 2016
Resolution: POC statement that NAVRULES Handbook provided digitally to all masters.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 11 August 2016
Resolved
Provide FCC safety certificate for VHF radio.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2016
Resolved 30 August 2016
Resolution: POC emailed copy of certification.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 11 August 2016
Resolved
Provide electrical plans and install appropriate circuitry to energize fire pump from local (engine room). Must have approval for installation prior to installing.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 September 2016
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Drawing provided, installation inspected with satisfactory operational test.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs
Issued 11 August 2016
Resolved
Provide marking restricting access to passenger to deck forward of pilot station as well as rescue decks aft.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2016
Resolved 30 August 2016
Resolution: POC emailed pictures of signage.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Air Pipe
Issued 11 August 2016
Resolved
Plug the PVC piping (wire runs) between hulls with appropriate material to make watertight.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 August 2016
Resolved 18 August 2016
Resolution: Attended vessel verifying communications between hull (pvc pipes) made watertight with the installation of foam from both ends.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 11 August 2016
Resolved
Mark hull as required within item #3 of the stability letter.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 September 2016
Resolved 23 September 2016
Resolution: Received photo from POC attesting to the satisfactory marking of loading mark.