Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 May 2026.
Inspection history · 8
21 May 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8368604
27 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8139949
1 February 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7859355
28 February 2023
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7643462
10 July 2020
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6991928
20 March 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6641364
10 January 2018
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6335508
30 August 2017
Construction Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6255498
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 27 February 2024
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. Observed fuel shutoff valve inoperable. Repair to satisfaction of attending marine inspector. 46CFR182.455(b)(4).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 February 2024
Resolved 28 February 2024
Resolution: Reviewed objective photographic evidence that new fuel valve is installed and operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. Emergency fuel shutoff not operating as intended to secure the engine's fuel supply. Conduct needed repairs.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Attending Marine Inspector verified fuel shutoff valves replaced and located as required by 46CFR182.455(b)(4), all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
All engines must have at least two means for stopping the engine(s) under any operating conditions. The fuel oil shutoff required at the engine by § 182.455(b)(4) will satisfy one means of stopping the engine. Emergency safety lanyard used to secure the engine is the event of an emergency was found inoperable; failed to secure vessel's engine. Conduct needed repairs.
46 CFR 182.200(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Attending Marine Inspector verified the operation of the Emergency safety lanyard used to secure the engine, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retro-reflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel's child size life jackets have worn/wasted retro-reflective material. Replace the material accordingly.
46 CFR 185.604(h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Affected lifejackets replaced and verified by the attending Marine Inspector. All Sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction, and a uniform load of 74 kilograms per meter (50 pounds per foot) applied to the top rail in any direction. Broken railings found throughout the vessel. Conducted needed repairs.
46 CFR 177.900(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Broken railings repaired to serviceable condition and to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector, all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
During the examination all accessible parts of the vessel's underwater body and all through hull fittings, including the hull plating and planking, appendages, propellers, shafts, bearings, rudders, sea chests, sea valves, and sea strainers shall be made available for examination. Crack found on the stbd bow IVO first row of seating. Conducted needed repairs.
46 CFR 176.610(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Crack found on the stbd bow IVO first row of seating repaired to serviceable condition and to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector, all sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and Stability letter must be posted under glass or other transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. If posting is impracticable, such as in an open boat, the certificates must be kept on board in a weathertight container readily available. COI and stability letter were not available on board.
46 CFR 176.302/306
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Certificates kept on board in a weathertight container and were readily available for the attanding Marine Inspector, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Vessel did not have life jacket donning instructions posted.
46 CFR 185.516
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: life jacket donning instructions posted, and verified by the attending Marine Inspector, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro-reflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel's life buoy has wasted/worn retro-reflective material. Replace the material accordingly.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Life buoy retro-reflective material replaced like new and verified by the attending Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel missed annual inspection window and continued to operate. Failed to conducted annual inspections since 2020, due to company oversight.
46CFR 176.500(b)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: Annual inspection completed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water not more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural examination at least once every five years. Failed to conducted drydock and internal structural examinations as required, due to company oversight.
46 CFR 176.600(c)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 22 March 2023
Resolution: VSL drydock and internal structural examinations completed as required.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs
Issued 10 January 2018
Resolved
Provide signage for emergency fuel shutoff at the tank.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2018
Resolved 1 February 2018
Resolution: Sign provided and mounted satisfactorily
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 10 January 2018
Resolved
Install clip from floating waterlight to ring buoy.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 January 2018
Resolved 1 February 2018
Resolution: Waterlight was attached satisfactorily.