Records from 2017 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 29 September 2025.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 September 2025
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high-water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. The port side high water bilge visual alarm light was not working. Repair visual alarm to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.530 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2025
Resolved 8 October 2025
Resolution: Received video of high bilge audible and visual alarm.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 September 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. The port forward bilge pump hose was kinked, preventing proper draining arrangement of the space.
46 CFR 182.500 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2025
Resolved 3 October 2025
Resolution: Received photograph of a new hose installed without kinks.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 September 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1-inch high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. The vessels shut off valve placard lettering was weathered and worn. Renew or replace weathered shutoff valve placarding.
46 CFR 185.608
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2025
Resolved 3 October 2025
Resolution: Received photographs of new signage installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 29 December 2023
Resolved
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 does not have a valid Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Renew Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
47 CFR 80.903
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 January 2024
Resolved 11 January 2024
Resolution: Received valid FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate from vessel owner.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 December 2023
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following: (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics.
46 CFR 185.520(f)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 January 2024
Resolved 29 December 2023
Resolution: Conducted training with Captain/crew and witnessed proper log entry for MOB and fire drills completed while underway.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 December 2023
Resolved
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following: (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics.
46 CFR 185.524(d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 January 2024
Resolved 29 December 2023
Resolution: Witnessed proper log entry for MOB and fire drill conducted while underway.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. EPIRB hydrostatic release unit (HRU) expired. Vessel route restricted Mamala Bay until a new EPIRB HRU is purchased and installed with expiration date marked to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 185.740(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep with photograph of new EPIRB HRU installed and properly marked.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Brackets for helm fire extinguisher not mounted. Mount bracket.
46 CFR 181.500(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2022
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: Attended vessel and verified the portable fire extinguisher at operating station properly mounted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
A portable or temporary electric cord or cable must be constructed and used in compliance with the requirements of 111.60-13 in Subchapter J. Bar string lights are plugged into extension cord, which is plugged into the port deck GFI outlet for the source of power. Remove or make permanent the bar string lights by plugging directly into port GFI outlet.
46 CFR 183.340 (r)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2022
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep of bar string lights plugged directly into an outlet.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
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Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2022
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep on 15Sep22 of current Coast Guard Light List. Received second email from vessel rep on 23Sep22 showing new chart for area of operation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. 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 is incomplete. Aspirin expired. Provide.
46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2022
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep with photograph of new aspirin bottle for first-aid kit.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Testing Programs. Company drug and alcohol testing program is not in compliance with the chemical testing program regulations. Correct all identified discrepancies to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 16.113
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2022
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: Attended vessel and confirmed chemical testing program is in compliance with the regulations.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Alcohol screening test strips expired. Provide new test strips.
46 CFR 4.06-15 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2022
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: Attended vessel and confirmed sufficient number of alcohol testing devices.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 September 2022
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. Portable gasoline generator is not in compliance with 46 CFR Subchapter T machinery or electrical standards/arrangements required by this subchapter. Remove portable generator as it is not permitted on board when the vessel is operating with passengers.
46 CFR 176.830(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 September 2022
Resolved 14 September 2022
Resolution: Generator no longer onboard the vessel and is stowed in the dock box.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: (1) Portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 as amended here:(i) Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as a fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10 for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers. All three portable fire extinguishers were last serviced in January 2020. Service fire extinguishers prior to carrying passengers.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(i)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner had all portable fire extinguishers serviced and the attending MI inspected the servicing tags.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, 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. EPIRB registration expired. Provide proof of current registration to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 184.502
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 December 2021
Resolved 22 December 2021
Resolution: Received EPIRB registration from vessel rep.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 as amended here: (ii) Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Required monthly portable fire extinguisher inspections not conducted. Conduct and log monthly inspections to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(ii)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 December 2021
Resolved 18 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep. provided record of monthly log for portable fire extinguisher inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented. Vessel unable to provide log for EPIRB tests. Test EPIRB and log to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 185.728(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 December 2021
Resolved 18 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep. provided record of monthly log for EPIRB test.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
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Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 December 2021
Resolved 18 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep. provided extracts of the required navigation publications.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 9 December 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. Contents expired. Replace expired contents to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 December 2021
Resolved 18 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep. provided photograph of the replaced expired contents in the first aid kit.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
EAP Training Program: Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. Prove required training was conducted to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 16.401(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 January 2022
Resolved 18 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep. provided signed documents for each required employee attesting they received the required 60 minute supervisory training.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Freeboard marks
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
Each vessel that does not comply with 46 CFR 178.310(c) must have permanent draft marks at each end of the vessel or permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel forward and aft to indicate the maximum allowable trim and amidships to indicate the maximum allowable draft. The loading mark must be painted in a contrasting color to the sideshell plate. Vessel does not have loading marks forward or aft. Affix forward or aft loading marks at next drydock. Additionally, paint the currently affixed amidships loading mark a contrasting color to the sideshell plate.
46 CFR 185.602(b)(c)(d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 December 2021
Resolution: Deficiency cleared and converted to a special note.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flare distress signals and six hand orange smoke signals. A red hand flare distress signal may be substituted for any of the hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel 6 red hand flares and 6 orange day smokes are expired. Replace expired flares.
46 CFR 180.68
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 October 2020
Resolution: Provided photograph of new flares
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 x 30 mesh. Mesh on port and starboard flame screens were displaced and not completely attached to vent pipes. Reattach mesh to eradicate gaps.
46CFR182.450(e)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 October 2020
Resolution: Attached flame screens to fuel tank vents.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
The vessel owner or operator must pay the annual vessel inspection fee each year on or before the vessel's user fee anniversary date, unless the fee has been prepaid under 2.10-105 of this subpart.
46CFR2.10-101(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 October 2020
Resolution: Provided evidence of fee payment
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have one or more ring life buoys. Ring life buoy onboard was cracked at the seam and considered not serviceable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 January 2020
Resolved 27 January 2020
Resolution: Ring life buoy was replaced with new one.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. STBD high water level alarm light indicator did not work.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2020
Resolved 27 January 2020
Resolution: Replaced with new indicator and tested sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests; 3 Fire extinguishers on board vessel are expired. Service fire extinguishers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2018
Resolution: Annual servicing of portable fire extinguishers conducted by qualified servicing facility.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name; Life ring buoy is missing vessel's name. Provide vessels name in clearly legible block capital letters on ring life buoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 October 2018
Resolution: Vessel name placed on ring buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy; Ring life buoy with floating waterlight was not secured around the buoy.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 October 2018
Resolution: Waterlight secured to the body of the ring buoy.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI; Marine employer did not have alcohol testing devices readily available on board the vessel. Provide alcohol testing devices on board vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 October 2018
Resolution: Marine employer provided impact kits from maritime consortium onboard for all crewmembers.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in normally unmanned spaces; Bilge alarms are not properly labeled at operating station to indicate a high water level.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 October 2018
Resolution: Bilge alarms properly labeled at the operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 October 2018
Resolution: Remote fuel shutoff valves properly labeled.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide new or corrected navigational charts. 46 CFR 184.420
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner provided new charts for Mamala Bay and Maunalua Bay.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Obtain FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. 47 CFR 80.401
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner provided FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide a USCG type approved first aid kit. 46 CFR 184.710
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner provided a USCG type approved first aid kit.
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide NOAA Registration for EPIRB. Vessel is restricted to within 1 mile of shore until completed. 46 CFR 180.64
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner provided NOAA registration for EPIRB
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Gauge
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide a means to measure fuel level in tanks. 46 CFR 182.445(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided a measuring stick to indicate fuel level in tanks.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of enrollment and compliance with the DAPI Program. 46 CFR 16.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner provided Drug and Alcohol enrollment with Maritime Consortium, proof of pre-employment tests, and training.