Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 June 2026.
Inspection history · 69
15 June 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8405249
4 June 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8391088
5 May 2026
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8375705
21 April 2026
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8349618
11 March 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8324348
17 February 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8311557
5 November 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8264412
20 August 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8219568
13 August 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8209578
15 May 2025
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8136784
22 April 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8105859
11 April 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8109967
10 March 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8091334
27 February 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8085854
25 November 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8039847
19 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8036893
9 September 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7999427
3 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7994766
1 August 2024
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7972218
16 July 2024
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7959605
16 July 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8012525
13 June 2024
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7934135
2 May 2024
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7901095
4 January 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7845449
19 October 2023
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7811567
15 September 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7792186
30 August 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7781169
15 August 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7768623
27 July 2023
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7751160
24 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7696022
4 February 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7636704
25 January 2023
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7626325
28 December 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7613843
30 November 2022
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7601134
10 September 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7555788
10 September 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7556899
7 September 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7554076
24 August 2022
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7536088
19 May 2022
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7454593
29 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7440562
31 March 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7421796
10 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7348911
9 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7308098
4 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7303880
1 September 2021
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7294598
3 June 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7213065
2 March 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7150800
18 February 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7214275
14 February 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7140629
22 December 2020
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7111333
13 October 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7076082
9 September 2020
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7048650
19 June 2020
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6980308
10 June 2020
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6973810
26 March 2020
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6930516
20 February 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6915516
17 January 2020
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6891569
27 December 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6879584
5 December 2019
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6866100
25 October 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6842276
22 October 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6839665
18 October 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6837511
18 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6858217
11 October 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6833556
3 October 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6827147
3 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6827818
23 September 2019
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6818713
27 November 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Heartland District (dp) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6587645
7 December 2016
Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6053864
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 21 April 2026
Resolved
Where pressure-indicating gages are used, they must be chosen to be compatible with the pressure to be indicated. The size of the visual display, the fineness of graduations, and the orientation of the display will be considered. In no case must the upper range of the gage be less than 1.2 times nor more than 2 times the pressure at which the relieving device is set to function. The gauge affixed to air receiver #2 is not reliably showing pressure.
46 CFR 54.15-15(f)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2026
Resolved 5 May 2026
Resolution: Received objective evidence showing new operable gauge.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 21 April 2026
Resolved
The bulkhead deck or a deck above it must be weathertight. Three hatches on the main deck have damaged gaskets rendering them ineffective. The hatch in the ECR was shown not to be weathertight after testing.
46 CFR 171.22(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2026
Resolved 19 May 2026
Resolution: Received objective evidence that four deck hatches were adjusted and/or gaskets replaced (ECR, Voith A, Voith B, and Midship).
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 21 April 2026
Resolved
Vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over, and vessels of any tonnage on an international voyage shall have permanently exhibited for the guidance of the officer in charge of the vessel the following plans: (1) General arrangement plans showing for each deck the ... means of access to different compartments, decks, etc.
Vessel's posted safety plan indicates multiple scuttles
designated as emergency escapes that are marked on scene
as not for emergency use.
46 CFR 78.45-1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2026
Resolved 15 June 2026
Resolution: Received updated F&S Plan and photos for ECR escape hatch no longer designated as egress route/designation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 February 2026
Resolved
When alteration or repair of boilers, pressure vessels, machinery, safety valves or piping systems becomes necessary, the work must be done under the cognizance of the Officer in Charge Marine Inspection. MI identified patch on the F/W cooling pipe in the "B-End" Voith drive compartment.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 March 2026
Resolved 11 March 2026
Resolution: Pipe repaired
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 November 2025
Resolved
All installations must be of marine type engines suitable for intended service, designed and constructed in conformance with the requirements of this subchapter. The "A" end main engine hotstart piping is leaking coolant.
46CFR58.10-10(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 November 2025
Resolved 10 December 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence of corrected JW leak.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 13 August 2025
Resolved
The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection must be notified before repairs, alterations, or modifications that affect the safety of the vessel. Found the #3SSDG out of service with its local panel stating it alarmed on reverse power relay and the engine control booth panel stating it alarmed on comms error.
46 CFR 110.30-7(b), 50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 September 2025
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: See Act#8219568 narrative.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 12 June 2025
Resolved
An emergency means of communication required by this subpart must - Provide common talking means of two-way voice communication and calling among the navigating bridge, emergency control stations, muster stations, embarkation stations, and other strategic positions listed in § 113.30-5. The engine control room sound powered phone system handset has failed.
46CFR113.30-3 (a)(2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 July 2025
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: See Act#8219568 narrative.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
A fire detection and alarm system must automatically reset to a normal operating condition after alarm and fault situations are cleared. MI observed a trouble alarm on the fire detection panel for "circuit HOB1 with a date of 21APR25.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2025
Resolved 28 April 2025
Resolution: Received Hiller repair report and photo of fire detection panel with trouble alarm cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Approved fire extinguishing systems must be installed as required by table 76.05-20 on all self-propelled vessels. Fire servicing company repaired CO2 branch pipe line to connect the previously observed disconnected siren using a new fitting, not in kind. Provide evidence that new fitting is an approved equipment part for the approved CO2 installation. 46CFR76.05-20
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2025
Resolved 15 May 2025
Resolution: Verified temp repair removed and new pipe fitting installed in kind. Witnessed satisfactory test, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
All installations must be of marine type engines suitable for the intended service, designed and constructed in conformance with the requirements of this subchapter. The charge air line from the turbo to the cooler on the #1 ship service generator has two pin hole leaks. 46 CFR 58.10-10(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2025
Resolved 15 May 2025
Resolution: Received pic depicting repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Piping subject to internal head pressure from oil in the tank must be fitted with positive shutoff valves located at the tank. Voith oil head tank in both A and B end spaces valves are not working to adequate view proper level of the tank. 46 CFR 56.50-60(d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2025
Resolved 1 May 2025
Resolution: Witnessed operation of both head tank valves.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be provided with a sound-powered telephone system, complying with subpart 113.30 of this chapter, to communicate between the pilothouse and the steering-gear compartment. The sound-powered telephone system worked, however the directory to different required spaces were incorrect. 46 CFR 58.25-15
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2025
Resolved 12 June 2025
Resolution: Witnessed operation of the vessels sound powered phone (SPP) system verifying the posted SPP directory chart was correct (station directory/station/location/ringer/voice/buzzer/beacon) & IAW updated periodic safety test procedure directory chart.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Each junction box must be securely attached to its mounting and be affixed so as to maintain its designated degree of protection. Three of the four screws for the closure of the 24 Chargers No. 2 Emergency Busbar junction box are missing located out of the B end ECR door. 46 CFR 111.81-1(e)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2025
Resolved 15 May 2025
Resolution: Received pic depicting repair/added 3 screws.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
All watertight doors shall be conspicuously marked with the direction of operation of the level or wheel to open and close the door. All the watertight doors did not
have a directional marking of the level or wheel on
either side of the door. 46 CFR 78.47-37(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2025
Resolved 1 May 2025
Resolution: Received an email, and a picture attesting to all class 1 WTD's were marked open & close.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Spaces which are protected by a CO2 extinguishing system and are normally accessible to persons on board while the vessel is being navigated, other than paint and lamp lockers, and similar small spaces, shall be fitted with an approved audible alarm in such spaces which will be automatically sounded when the CO2 is admitted to the space. MI observed the CO2 siren disconnected from the pipe branch line within the E/R towards A-end entrance. 46CFR76.15-30
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 April 2025
Resolution: Hiller Tech was onboard and was able to connect the siren to the branch line utilizing a new fitting.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
Auxiliary machinery vital to the main propulsion system must be provided in duplicate unless the system served is provided in independent duplicate, or otherwise provides continued or restored propulsion capability in the event of a failure or malfunction of any single auxiliary component. The #2 Voith cooling pump is inoperable.
46CFR58.01-35
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 10 March 2025
Resolution: MI witnessed #2 voith fully operational.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
Remote bilge level sensors, where provided, must be located to detect flooding at an early stage and to provide redundant coverage. The bilge alarm in void A3 / sensor 12A is inoperable.
46CFR62.35-10(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 10 March 2025
Resolution: MI witnessed bilge alarm in void A3/ sensor 12A is operational.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
Each self-propelled vessel must have a navigation light indicator panel in the navigating bridge to control side, masthead, and stern lights. The panel must visually and audibly signal the failure of each of these navigation lights. The nav light panel on the B-end is not alarming to indicate nav light failure. 46 CFR 111.75-17(b), 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 10 March 2025
Resolution: MI inspected nav light panel, all lights alarmed when fuse was pulled indicating normal operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
Each lifesaving appliance, including lifeboat equipment, must be inspected monthly using the checklists required under paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section to make sure the appliance and the equipment are complete and in good working order. A report of the inspection, including a statement as to the condition of the equipment, must be recorded in the vessel's official logbook. Vessel’s monthly lifesaving inspections have not included lifejackets for the past several months. 46 CFR 199.190(e)(1), 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 10 March 2025
Resolution: MI confirmed with vessel rep that lifesaving logs were being maintained since def was issued.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
If the space or enclosure containing the carbon dioxide supply or controls is to be locked, a key to the space or enclosure shall be in a break-glass-type box conspicuously located adjacent to the opening. The room containing CO2 to protect the emergency generator space is locked without a key in a break-glass type enclosure. 46 CFR 76.15-10(a), 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 8 April 2025
Resolution: 03APR25: Extended def to be due 13APR25
08APR25: Key was posted appropriately
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 25 November 2024
Resolved
Every crewmember with emergency duties assigned on the muster list must be familiar with their assigned duties before the voyage begins.
Every crewmember must participate in at least one abandon-ship drill and one fire drill every month.
Because vessel was in drydock, there are no recent records of fire drills, abandon ship drills, or man overboard drills for this vessel.
46 199.180(b)(1), 46 CFR 199.180(c), 701c
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 November 2024
Resolution: Received drill report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 November 2024
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to see that the vessel’s firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use and that all such equipment required by the regulations in this subchapter is maintained.
The manual fire alarm pull station box cover in the “B” end Voith space is held together with duct tape. 46 CFR 78.17-80(a), 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 December 2024
Resolved 9 December 2024
Resolution: Resolved via picture.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 25 November 2024
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure: Maintenance of services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions.
While secured, the EDG was actively leaking coolant from a nonmetallic flexible hose. Corrected on the spot. 46 CFR 111.01-1, 10c
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 November 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 19 November 2024
Resolved
At least three re-inspections shall be made on each vessel within one year. These re-inspections will be made at approximately equal intervals between annual inspections. Vessel has not completed quarterly inspection since issuance of the COI.
46CFR71.30-1
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 November 2024
Resolution: Completed quarterly inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 58.05-1(a):The material, design, construction, workmanship, and arrangement of main propulsion machinery and of each auxiliary, directly connected to the engine and supplied as such, must be at least equivalent to the standards established by the ABS Steel Vessel Rules. The vessel experienced a loss of steering on the B side, Voith system. The crew identified an oil leak however the cause is still unknown.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 July 2024
Resolution: Tech rep found B end primary ECM faulty. Installed new ECM, conducted dockside trial for tech rep, conducted dockside trial for CGMI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles
Issued 19 October 2023
Resolved
All doors shall be capable of operation from either side by 1 person. 02 doors from salon to upper deck on south side of ferry could not easily be opened.
46CFR72.05-25
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 November 2023
Resolution: MI witnessed sat operational test of salon doors.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 19 October 2023
Resolved
Fire Control Plans are required to show locations of fire extinguishing equipment. Numbered location of portable fire extinguishers did not match the approved plan.
46CFR71.65-5(d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 November 2023
Resolution: Received documentation of corrected fire extinguishers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 September 2023
Resolved
Repairs with regard to machinery shall not be made without the knowledge of the OCMI. Vessel reported failure of the number 1 SSDG. Vessel shall ensure number 1 SSDG remains locked out and provides tech report identifying the cause and successful testing of the SSDG after repairs are made to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46CFR71.55-1(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2023
Resolved 19 October 2023
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of #1SSDG
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 27 July 2023
Resolved
Containers, brackets, racks, and other similar stowage locations for lifesaving equipment must be marked with symbols indicating the device stowed in that location.
The stowage locations of both the port and starboard boat hook used to assist with release of lifejackets from the respective storage containers are not marked as emergency lifesaving equipment.
46 CFR 199.178(a), 16c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 15 August 2023
Resolution: Resolved via submission of satisfactory photos shows appropriate labeling.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 July 2023
Resolved
Remote bilge level sensors, where provided, must be located to detect flooding at an early stage and to provide redundant coverage.
Remote bilge level sensors in spaces, 58A & 58B were not functional. Corrected on the spot.
46CFR62.35-10(c), 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 July 2023
Resolution: Crew fixed defective bilge alarms.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 27 July 2023
Resolved
At each annual inspection, test all fire extinguishing systems, all piping controls, valves, and alarms to ascertain that the system is in operating condition.
Upon initial testing, time delays installed on the fixed CO2 extinguishing systems for the engine room and emergency generator failed to pop and did not permit passage of test gas through the delay unit. After replacement, both performed within acceptable parameters. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 71.25-20(a)(3), 10c
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 July 2023
Resolution: After replacement, both performed within acceptable parameters.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 January 2023
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. On car deck, found all lifebuoy self-igniting lights expired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 February 2023
Resolved 23 February 2023
Resolution: MI's inspected all self-igniting light batteries.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 December 2022
Resolved
A survey, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or completeness of its equipment, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made. The survey shall be such as to insure that the necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the material and the workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the vessel complies in all respects with the regulations in this subchapter. O/O reported a leak in vessels keel cooler system.
46CFR71.40-1
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 January 2023
Resolution: New Keel Cooler Installed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 December 2022
Resolved
A Survey shall be made every time and accident or defect is found that affects the safety of the vessel. Over the last year vessel has had multiple leaks and corrosion on the non-integral keel coolers. Vessel to provide dive survey report or make available for inspect conditions of the keel coolers & protective devices every 90 days until cause of corrosion is identified and corrected.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 April 2023
Resolved 15 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel has been providing reports and corrosion seems to have slowed down greatly on Anodes protecting hull do to preventive action VDOT has been taking. CG will re-inspect closely at next dry-dock.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
Each self-propelled vessel must have at least two electric generating sources. Vessel #1 generator was inoperable due to a leak a high pressure fuel line. Provide tech report attesting to fixed leak and proper operation of the generator.
46CFR111.10-3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 November 2022
Resolved 30 November 2022
Resolution: Received tech report
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
Each self-propelled vessel must have at least two electric generating sources. Vessel #3 generator was inoperable due to a leak in a high pressure fuel line. Provide tech report attesting to fixed leak and proper operation of the generator.
46CFR111.10-3
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 December 2022
Resolved 9 February 2023
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of #3 generator under load.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 September 2022
Resolved
While transiting on 9/10/22 from Williamsburg, VA to Surry, VA, the vessel experienced a loss of steering on the A, System #1 Voith system. The cause of the steering loss is unknown.
46 CFR 58.05-1 60C
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 15 September 2022
Resolution: Attended vessel for def check to test voith drive system from both pilot houses. System worked as designed with no computer issues. Inspected both Voith drive units; all sat.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 24 August 2022
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure maintenance of services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Two emergency lights located on the B-end Observation deck were found without light bulbs. Install required light bulbs.
46CFR111.01-1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 August 2022
Resolved 24 August 2022
Resolution: Bulbs replaced before departing the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 May 2022
Resolved
During Sea-trial of the vessel, primary ECM (Engine Control Module) for A-end MDE shorted out and quit working, vessel returned to dock on secondary back up. Repair and provide tech report from Caterpillar prior to departure.
46CFR58.05
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 July 2022
Resolved 3 August 2022
Resolution: Received Tech Report Carter Caterpillar that the ECM was replaced and flashed. Vessel transited from Norfolk to Surry VA with no issues.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 19 May 2022
Resolved
No.2 & No.3 Generator circuit breakers on the manual switchboard have the plastic levers broken and cannot be thrown manually. Switchboard can still switch in between generators via different mode. Replace to satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector. 46CFR111.30
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 August 2022
Resolved 7 September 2022
Resolution: New Breakers Installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
All installations shall be of marine type engines suitable for the intended service. Vessel's "A" end Voith propulsion drive is inop. Required to complete repairs prior to carrying passengers.
46 CFR 58.10-10
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: Conducted underway trials and received tech reort for voith propulsion system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
Vsl's must have adequate steering capabe of steering the vsl at maximum ahead service speed. Vsl lost primary steering control after weather incident. Vsl is req'd t oget u/w to conduct sat steering tests to the satisfaction of the USCG.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel conduct sat steering tests.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 9 September 2020
Resolved
Vessel has air conditioning unit installed in engine control room door. Remove unit and make permenant repairs or replace fire door. 46 CFR 72.05-2(b)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2020
Resolved 8 October 2020
Resolution: Window replaced with proper gasket/sealant in place around glass.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 17 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 71.30-10
Vessel's magnetic compass displays incorrect ship's heading. Vessel's compass needs to be calibrated and deviation table provided by a tech rep or a servicing facility.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided tech report and deviation table for compass' on each end of the ferry with 3 degrees or less deviation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
All distribution valves and controls shall be of approved type. All controls shall be suitably protected. Vessel CO2 controls do not have suitable protection. Install suitable CO2 control protection to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 24 December 2019
Resolution: key box installed next to activation stations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel lost propulsion while underway in service with passengers onboard. Diagnois condition of vessel propulsion system, provide satisfactory technician report and demonstrate operational capabilities to the satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 October 2019
Resolution: Voith tech rep on site. Corrected loose wiring that caused the vessel to lose of propulsion. USCG MI witnessed satisfactory underway trial.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 October 2019
Resolved
Provide to MI an OEM technicians report detailing the cause of and solution to the loss of control of the "b" side Voith. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers until repair is made to the satisfaction of a MI.
46CFR50.05-10
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: OEM Technician attended vessel and determined cause of control failure (see report in docs). MI attended vessel to conduct sea-trial, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel representative self-reported one of the fan motors for the engine room overheated and grounded out. Each circuit breaker on a vessel must have an interrupting rating sufficient to interrupt the maximum asymmetrical short-circuit current available at the point of application. Vessel shall repair fan motor and conduct test to the fan motor breaker to the satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
(46 CFR 111.54-1(a)(3))
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 November 2019
Resolved 22 October 2019
Resolution: Fan motor rebuilt and wired with OEM direction.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
Passenger accommodation space doors do not release from vessel control station. Outfit vessel with release mechanism for accommodation space doors to the satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 October 2019
Resolved 24 December 2019
Resolution: remote releases installed in both pilot houses for doors.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 September 2019
Resolved
Flywheels on both main engines do not have machinery guards or covers installed. Install guards or covers to satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 October 2019
Resolved 24 December 2019
Resolution: New guards installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › UMS - Ship
Issued 24 September 2019
Resolved
Safety relief valve on "air horn" pressure vessel reciever was set at 230psi. MAWP for the reciever is 200psi. Outfit vessel with relief valve set at or below MAWP of reciever.
46CFR54.15-10(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2019
Resolution: Vessel obtained and installed new relief valve set to 200 PSI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 24 September 2019
Resolved
Automatic safety control systems must not be provided if safety limit controls provide a safe alternative and trip would result in loss of propulsion. Low start air pressure results in loss of propulsion ans ships power. Repair to the satifaction of Marine Inspector prior to ships movement.
46CFR62.25-15(e)(3)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 25 September 2019
Resolution: Vessel found start air transducer connected directly to basler box. once disconected all alarms and shutdowns operated as intended.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 23 September 2019
Resolved
Vessel unable to test function of reverse power relays on all ships service generators. Develop and demonstrate reverse power procedure to the satisfaction of marine inspector. Vessel is not to operate generators in parallel until procedure is witnessed by marine inspector.
46 CFR 111.12-11(f)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 October 2019
Resolved 22 October 2019
Resolution: Procedure added and tested SAT this date.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 December 2016
Resolved
Make crew & vessel available for new-to-zone inspection, including conducting crew drills, to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 August 2019
Resolved 24 September 2019
Resolution: Completed Successful COI exam