Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 September 2025.
Inspection history · 19
9 September 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8231007
29 May 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8148214
12 August 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7977702
1 August 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8016320
12 June 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7932681
2 June 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7925038
13 September 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7784869
9 June 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7704225
18 July 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7510046
18 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7622423
3 June 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7457335
2 September 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7292423
16 June 2021
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7226649
2 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7149024
30 April 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6946077
28 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6945138
21 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6836704
8 October 2019
Load Line/Change of Employment
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6824601
13 October 2016
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6711767
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 9 September 2025
Resolved
Penetrations in fire control boundaries for electrical cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc. must be constructed to prevent the passage of flame and/or smoke. The port and stbd main deck electrical room marine cable transits (MCT) are cracked. Remove and reseal.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2025
Resolved 12 December 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 9 September 2025
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. Renew the damaged and partially missing section of insulation located on the aft bulkhead in the port electrical locker along the deck level.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2025
Resolved 12 December 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 121.620 Propulsion engine control systems.
(2) (d) All microprocessor or computer based systems must meet the requirements of part 62 of subchapter F. Vessel has an approved DVTP/PSTP. The following tests could not be performed during COI inspection;
Test 9. Demonstration of low lube oil pressure condition.
Test 10. Demonstration of high coolant temperature condition.
Test 11. Demonstration of high crankcase pressure condition.
Complete testing to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 July 2024
Resolved 19 June 2024
Resolution: See Activity Number 7932681
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 2 June 2024
Resolved
Whenever damage to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected space and may require the vessel to be drydocked or taken out of service to assess the extent of the damage, and to effect permanent repairs. Vessel allided with fuel pier piling on 01Jun2024 at Oak Bluffs. A damage survey will be conducted to determine if any damage to the vessel occurred.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 June 2024
Resolved 2 June 2024
Resolution: Attended vessel. No damage was observed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 13 September 2023
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable supports, and not used as means of support. Replace all cable and wire throughout the vessel that is supported by plastic zip ties with metal supports by 13 MAR 2024.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 31 March 2026
Resolution: Zip ties were replaced with vinyl coated metal straps.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 13 September 2023
Resolved
Each potable water tank, if equipped with a vent, provision shall be made to prevent entrance into the tank of any contaminating substance. Provide potable water vent with an insect screen to prevent possible contamination.
21 CFR 1250.82
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 3 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 July 2022
Resolved
Immediately after addressing resultant safety concerns, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty shall notify the nearest Sector Office, Marine Inspection Office, or Coast Guard Group Office whenever a vessel is involved in a marine casualty consisting of: (1) An unintended grounding. Vessel did not report grounding as required and continued on it's next scheduled trip with passengers prior to notification. Damage Survey required in the presence of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector, and a sea trial may be required pending results of survey.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 18 July 2022
Resolution: See Activity Number 7510046
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 3 June 2022
Resolved
All escape hatches must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR." Port and stbd engine room escape hatches are not marked on the inside.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2022
Resolved 24 June 2022
Resolution: Emergency escape hatches have been marked on the inside.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 June 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design and capable of operating under constant marine load. Stbd engine is not operating properly. Conduct sea trial with Coast Guard marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 June 2022
Resolution: Conducted sea trial, stbd engine all sat. Issue caused by lack of fuel to engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 June 2022
Resolved
Propulsion Machinery must be suitable in type and design and capable of operating under constant marine load. While underway the Marine inspector noted a fuel leakage alarm on the port engine indicating a possible internal leak on the double jacketed fuel line. Complete repairs, and conduct a sea trial to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 June 2022
Resolution: Replaced HP fuel pump, fuel line and fittings. Conducted sea trials. All sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
Chemical testing of personnel must be conducted as required by this subpart and in accordance with the procedures detailed in 49 CFR part 40.
- Crew and Captain has to be added to the drug and alcohol program.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 June 2021
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of
large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. The
vessel does not have all the necessary charts f or the
vessel 's area of operation- In addition, the other charts on board the vessel have not been corrected.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 June 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
The activation of any detector or manual pull station must cause an audible and visual fire detection alarm signal at the control panel. If the alarm signal has not been acknowledged within 2 minutes, an audible fire alarm must be automatically sounded throughout the crew accommodations and service spaces, control stations, and manned machinery spaces. Manual call points did not activate to accommodation spaces.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 July 2021
Resolution: Vessel operator had outside service repair fire system. Testing was satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
The following spaces must be equipped with a fire detection and alarm system of an approved type that is installed in accordance with part 76 in subchapter H of this chapter. A space containing propulsion machinery.
Heat detectors must be able to be tested.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 July 2021
Resolution: Approval has been provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including the following: Inspection of piping, controls, and valves, and the inspection and testing of alarms and ventilation shutdowns, for each fixed gas fire extinguishing system and detecting system to determine that the system is in operating condition. Crew did not know how to test the fire detection system.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 July 2021
Resolution: Training has been facilitated to the crew.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. First aid kit was not CG Approved.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 July 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. EPIRB has not been tested or log in the last month.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 July 2021
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
Operation of transmitters of any ship station must be performed by a person holding a commercial radio operator license or permit of the class required below. The operator is responsible for the proper operation of the station.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 July 2021
Resolution: Capt recieved operator permit.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 2 March 2021
Resolved
Due to the annual service of one (01) inflatable buoyant apparatus with current capacity of 100 persons, the vessel has been limited to carry not more than 200 persons at any given time. Notify the U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan, Inspections Division once the inflatable buoyant apparatus has been serviced and installed back on board for service.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 April 2021
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: IBA's professionally inspected and both installed on vessel. Certifications included into misle documents under this deficiency.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 30 April 2020
Resolved
A vessel restriced in her ability to manuever shall exhibit three shapes in a vertical line, ball-diamond-ball. The vessel did not have a diamond.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 June 2020
Resolved 6 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased a diamond day shape.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 30 April 2020
Resolved
A vessel aground shall exhibit three balls in a vertical line. The vessel was missing one ball.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 June 2020
Resolved 6 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased an additional ball.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
Each fire hydrant is required to have a spanner wrench. The spanner wrench provided does not work properly in the box the fire hydrant is inside of. Provide different wrench or make adjustment to box.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2019
Resolved 27 October 2019
Resolution: Provide spanner wrench.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
Provide a lifejacket donning placard on second deck that is accessible to passengers. Currently the plackard is located inside life jacket locker.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2019
Resolved 27 October 2019
Resolution: Completed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
Each light fixture globe must have a guard. Light on upper deck starboard has a broken globe.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2019
Resolved 27 October 2019
Resolution: Replaced guard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 21 October 2019
Resolved
The required fire extinguisher in the concession stand was found with no pressure showing on the pressure gauge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2019
Resolved 27 October 2019
Resolution: New extinguisher was provided
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 October 2016
Resolved
Complete New To Zone inspection with vessel crew.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 June 2019
Resolved 13 June 2019
Resolution: Completed New To Zone
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 October 2016
Resolved
Provide approved electrical plans in response to MSC PRL E2-1804459 (Note: this was an MSC oversight; see email from [name withheld], MSC dated
6/3/2019)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 July 2019
Resolved 13 July 2019
Resolution: MSC Approved plans