Records from 2018 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 23 April 2025.
Inspection history · 21
23 April 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8117648
5 March 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8090335
27 January 2025
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8071183
9 February 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7863453
4 April 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7662848
15 March 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7651739
21 February 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7633688
23 February 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7400731
18 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7382508
2 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7242046
12 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7195556
7 May 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7193536
4 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7189385
22 April 2021
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7180618
4 March 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6920706
26 February 2020
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6916992
21 February 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6913239
1 July 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6732692
16 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6686717
26 April 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6671357
7 February 2018
Initial Certification · Construction Oversight · Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6372537
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 February 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. Starboard generator, starboard engine room and port engine room bilge suction did not activate upon testing. Restore system functionality and test in the presence of a CG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Bilge suction tested in affected voids; all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 February 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managine operator must be prepared to conduct tests...of its fire protection equipment including...inspection and testing of all smoke and fire detection systems, including sensors and alarms. While testing the heat detectors in the port engine room and generator space, the fire detection panel produced a unit loop fault. Restore panel to original functionality and conduct satisfactory test of all sensors in the presence of a CG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Tested all fire detectors onboard. Reviewed wheelhouse alarm panel, no fault alarm observed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 February 2024
Resolved
All equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Observed small amount of fuel on the weld seam of the starboard fuel tank fill pipe. Determine extent of crack and repair to the satisfaction of the CG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Operator pumped over 200 gallons of fuel via affected pipe. No leak observed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 27 February 2024
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Starboard, aft MDE produced a low rail/fuel pressure alarm while underway and would not restart, once shutdown. Restore functionality of starboard, aft MDE and test in the presence of a CG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 March 2024
Resolution: Fuel pump was replaced, took the vsl out for about 20-25 min for sea trial; all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 February 2024
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. No. 1 outboard MDE continuously produced an alarm labeled "01/WRN Fuel Leak". Repair or replace parts to address alarm and restore to original condition.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2024
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Ran engine, observed engine alarm console in wheelhouse. No alarms observed. Per operator the 01/WRN fuel leak alarm had loose wiring at sensor connection, possibly resulting in an alarm.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 February 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise...must have a life jacket light approved IAW with § 161.012 in subchapter Q. One life jacket light did not illuminate when tested. Replace light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2024
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Battery on light was replaced and tested. All sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 27 February 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication. Coast Pilot was outdated. Provide current version of U.S. Coast Pilot.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2024
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Publication was updated. All sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 27 February 2024
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. The inspection and maintenance of survival craft shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. EPIRB testing and survival craft maintenance logs were missing between OCT23 - JAN24. 46 CFR 185.728(c); 46 CFR 185.702(d)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Educated master on the required entries for the vessel's log.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 21 February 2023
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable life raft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. Monthly EPIRB test logging was not completed as required. Provide records demonstrating proper log keeping. 46 CFR 185.728
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 March 2023
Resolved 22 February 2023
Resolution: Operator provided log entry of EPIRB testing and modified form for future monthly testing - all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 February 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in subchapter Q. The ring life buoy on the second deck, aft, and port side, upper deck forward had retroreflective tape that was worn in several areas. Replace retroflective material to restore condition. 46 CFR 180.70(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 March 2023
Resolved 22 February 2023
Resolution: Operator renewed worn retroflective tape - all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 21 February 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date current tables. Vessel did not have up-to-date current tables for the Juneau area. Provide up-to-date current tables for all areas of operation. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(5)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 March 2023
Resolved 22 February 2023
Resolution: Operator placed onboard up to date current tables for areas of operation - all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
Each boiler must be available for examination by Marine Inspector at intervals specified by table61.05-10. The hot water supply boiler must be inspected in accordance with regulations. Provide report from third party vendor of inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 March 2022
Resolved 1 March 2022
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep with boiler tech inspection report.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 4 May 2021
Resolved
Get vessel underway for machinery checks and crew drills.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 May 2021
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Drills witnessed and sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 4 May 2021
Resolved
Replace missing exhaust pipe lagging on number 3 MDE.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 May 2021
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Lagging in place correctly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 4 May 2021
Resolved
Provide a means of local control for fire pump.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Local means to start operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 26 February 2020
Resolved
Fixed automatic activating fire suppression systems shall be fitted with an audible alarm at the operating station to alarm when discharged. Required audible alarm for fixed fire suppression for upper deck boiler not installed. Boiler system shall not be used until corrected to the satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 March 2020
Resolved 4 March 2020
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of fixed system audible alarm.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 26 February 2020
Resolved
Galley refrigerator and microwave ovens not adequately secured to prevent movement in rough waters. Properly secure these items in place.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2020
Resolved 4 March 2020
Resolution: Properly secured.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 February 2020
Resolved
Battery installations in both port and starboard engine rooms do not prevent batteries from shifting in heavy seas. Properly secure batteries.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2020
Resolved 4 March 2020
Resolution: Batteries properly secured.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 26 February 2020
Resolved
Excess hydraulic oil found in port jetroom bilge. Remove oil from bilge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2020
Resolved 4 March 2020
Resolution: Hydraulic fluid removed from bilge.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel shall have an approved plan and construction shall be IAW that plan; vessel's electrical plan was returned for revision requiring both administrative and physical corrections.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 May 2019
Resolved 17 May 2019
Resolution: Vessel has corrected all administrative and physical requirements
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Vital system DVTP indicates the failing engines should derate upon a gearbox high oil temperature alarm; an audible alarm sounded; however, the engines did not derate.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2019
Resolved 26 April 2019
Resolution: Witnessed a satisfactory operational test of all 4 gear box high tempearture alarms and derarting function.