Records from 2018 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 23 July 2025.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power-driven fire pump by 46 CFR 181.300 must have at least three (03) 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI. Vessel had 00 fire buckets at time of inspection.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Vessel operator must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment:
-Last annual servicing on both fire extinguishers conducted in May 2024.
-No charge on 40 B:C extinguisher and extremely corroded; must remove and replace in kind.
-No proper mounting for 40 B:C extinguisher.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shut-off located on left main console missing handle. Could not verify remote closure of fuel supply valve. Must rectify to satisfaction of USCG.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Vessels on limited coastwise routes must carry six (06) red and six (06) orange flares or twelve (12) red
flares. There were 00 flares at time of inspection. Must
rectify to satisfaction of USCG.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under series 160.041. No first aid kit on board at time of inspection. Must rectify to satisfaction of USCG.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Need to attend to the following in regards to the required ring buoy:
-light inoperable; must replace
-must replace retro reflective tape
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. VHF radio not operable at time of inspection. Must make repairs or replace in kind to satisfaction of USCG.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Hydrostatic release for EPIRB has the following expiration date: April, 2025. Must replace to satisfaction of USCG.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Power blower arrangement in aft section of vessel not operable and not required. Must remove to satisfaction of USCG.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Fire, abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Logged drills not available for inspection.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Vessel EPIRBS must be tested monthly and logged. No log entries for EPIRB tests at time of inspection.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly and logged in accordance with NFPA 10. No evidence of monthly checks at time of inspection.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessel's Radio Safety Certificate is expired as of March 31, 2025. Must renew certificate.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
The following documentation was not available during inspection:
-Certificate of Inspection
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
The following documentation was not available during inspection:
-Stability Letter
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
The following documentation was not available during inspection:
-EPIRB Registration
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
The following documentation was not available during inspection:
-Emergency Instructions
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Credit for annual exam not given to vessel for following reasons:
-gross non compliance for fire-fighting
-gross non compliance for life-saving
-vessel documentation/logs not available
Operator must correct all deficiencies and complete
annual exam for credit prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Operator required to have a shut-off valve at the fuel tank manifold that is capable of closing remotely. Operator failed to show that the valve closed remotely during the exam. Must correct prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 June 2024
Resolution: CG Inspectors witnessed vessel captain operate remote shut-off valves while vessel was trailered at Riddle Marine with the console removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI. Vessel only had two (02) fire buckets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 July 2024
Resolved 27 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel Captain provided required additional fire bucket
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Vessel ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Ring buoy was marked with the old vessel name at the time of the inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 July 2024
Resolved 27 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel Captain corrected deficiency and provided proof to Marine Inspectors.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Fire, abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Logged drills not available for inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 June 2024
Resolution: Corrected on the spot...satisfactorily conducted drills and EPIRB test and vessel master logged all entries in presence of Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
During dry-dock examination, discovered six (06) inch vertical penetration through the fiberglass on the bow section of the vessel at the waterline. Must make repairs to the satisfaction of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2024
Resolved 30 July 2024
Resolution: email pics sent to rectify def.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel, in addition a number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board. 1 adult life jacket and 1 child size life jacket were not serviceable, vessel rep supplied new life jackets during the inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 25 May 2023
Resolved 26 April 2023
Resolution: Cleared on the spot.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets, so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. The child and adult life jackets were not separated, for the record.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 May 2023
Resolved 27 April 2023
Resolution: Both life jackets were segregated.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers of each container for life jackets. The storage container was not properly marked.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 May 2023
Resolved 27 April 2023
Resolution: Storage containers were properly marked.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with table 182.520a. Bilge pump onboard was not functioning as designed. CG marine inspector must witness operational test after new installation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 April 2023
Resolved 27 April 2023
Resolution: Bilge pump tested satisfactorily.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
A duct must be of a rigid permanent construction, which does not allow any appreciable vapor flow except through normal openings and made of the same material as the hull or of noncombustible material. The current duct is not of adequate material and is ripped, must be replaced. The second duct is completely missing from the space and needs to be installed.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 May 2023
Resolved 27 April 2023
Resolution: Both ducts installed satisfactorily.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
A mechanical exhaust system consisting of at least two ventilation exhaust ducts located at the end of the space opposite from where the supply ducts are fitted, which extend to the lowest part of the bilge of the space on each side of the space, and which are led to one or more powered exhaust blowers. The exhaust blower is operational but has excessive rust and corrosion, must be replaced within 30 days.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2023
Resolved 27 April 2023
Resolution: Exhaust blower replaced and tested satisfactorily.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located in a conspicuous place at or near the space where the extinguishing agent cylinders are stored. The current fixed CO2 extinguishing arrangement onboard does not have deployment instructions for crew. Crew was proficient with their fire drill however instructions are required to be posted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 May 2023
Resolved 27 April 2023
Resolution: Instructions posted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Except as otherwise allowed by this subpart, a vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed below. The vessel could not demonstrate the baffle test due to faulty inflation control system. The vessel needs to conduct the overpressure "baffle" test IAW Sector Honolulu Work Instruction 07 in the presence of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector after repairs are completed and prior to operating with passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Repaired and tested.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel less than 36' is required to have means of making an efficient sound signal. Vessel does not have an adequate means of producing sound signal. Provide a proper sound signaling device.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Whistle placed onboard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment in spaces containing machinery powered by, or fuel tanks for, gasoline or other fuels having a flashpoint of 43.3 °C (110 °F) or lower must be explosion-proof or ignition-protected, or be part of an intrinsically safe system. Unprotected electrical wirings penetrations into gasoline space from a control console were not gas tight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Penetrations made vapor tight.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire. Vsl does not have a written procedure to respond to gasoline fuel tank fire.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Procedure in place.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines at the tank connection. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. The vessel does not have fuel shutoff valves installed at the tank connection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Fuel shutoff valves installed at the fuel tank.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
A duct must be of rigid permanent construction, which does not allow any appreciable vapor flow except through normal openings, and made of the same material as the hull or of noncombustible material. Duct attached to the mechanical exhaust blower was plastic flexible tube.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Rigid duct in place.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. No closure devices provided.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Vent closure devices provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
A drip pan fitted with flame screen must be installed under gasoline strainers. No drip pan fitted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Drip pans provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942 and Flexible nonmetallic hose must be complete with factory-assembled end fittings requiring no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose, or field attachable type fittings may be used. Hose end fittings must comply with SAE J-1475. Flexible nonmetallic hoses are not SAE J-1942 throughout the engineroom.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: SAE J-1942 fuel hoses in place.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. No drill records available.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: New drill log onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. No record of monthly EPIRB testing.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: New log onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. No distress flare container.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: New distress flares container onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 26 May 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. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. Missing iodine applicators.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Iodine swabs onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed to protect from electrical hazards. Electrical wiring underneath operating station has several exposed and dead end wires. Properly remove or cover to prevent potential shock or fire hazards.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: All exposed and dead end wires removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 23 June 2021
Resolved
Portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Annual servicing for the portabl fire extinguishers was not completed. Service portable fire extinguishers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Operator had portable fire extinguishers serviced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 July 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of a pre-employment and/ or most recent chemical test for operators.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 July 2019
Resolved
Provide inhalants in first aid kit.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 August 2019
Resolved 23 July 2019
Resolution: Provided inhalants in first aid kit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 July 2019
Resolved
Provide fire buckets.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 August 2019
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: Owner provided fire buckets.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 July 2019
Resolved
Provide name and hailing port onto vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 August 2019
Resolved 17 July 2019
Resolution: Owner put name and hailing port onto vessel.