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Inspection history · 13
27 June 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8168196
7 April 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8115253
18 March 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7872806
3 October 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7803802
26 June 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7723731
31 March 2023
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7660636
29 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7546497
23 June 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7484839
29 June 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7239276
3 March 2021
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7150267
9 June 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6972307
28 March 2019
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6646464
15 June 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6600703
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
Each HRU must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit was installed. **HRU expired**
46 CFR 185.740
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 March 2024
Resolved 18 March 2024
Resolution: HRU was replaced with new HRU.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight.
Starboard aft void hatch cover was missing. Replace hatch cover.
46 CFR 179.330
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 March 2024
Resolved 18 March 2024
Resolution: Hatch cover replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose. Ensure all fuel fittings have double hose clamps and are are over the installed nipple.46CFR182.720 (e)(B)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Verified installation of double hose clamps on fuel fittings for outboard engines.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
The hydraulic fitting on the port engine steering system was lose. Tighten fitting. 46CFR182.610
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Verified tightness of hydraulic fitting on the port engine steering ram.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 65 feet carrying not more than 49 passengers. CG MI's noted that the starboard forward bilge pump float switch sticks.46CFR182.520
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Tested starboard fwd bilge pump float switch. MIs witnessed proper operation w/ no sticking of switch.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
Secure bolt on the forward bumper. 46CFR177.100
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Verified tightness of fwd bumper bolts.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
Make repairs to the smoke detector in the port bilge. While MI's were present there was a chirping continuously.46CFR181.450
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Tested port bilge smoke detector and witnessed proper operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
Install retro-reflective tape on the lifebuoy. 46CFR185.604
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Verified new retro-reflective material was installed on lifebuoy located on portside aft.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 feet, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level. Make repairs to both port and starboard bilge high level alarms for the 3rd void aft. The audible signal was functional but there was not visible lite. 46CFR182.530 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Verified operation of the Port and Stbd bilge alarms for the 3rd void aft. Visual signals were verified as operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel of not more than 49 passengers other than a ferry must have 1 fixed power driven bilge pump and 1 portable hand pump. Attending Marine inspectors noted that there was a hand bilge pump, however the discharge hose was missing.46CFR182.520 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel purchased a new hand bilge pump and attending MIs witnessed operation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. The kit must be in a suitable watertight case and be labeled "FIRST-AID KIT" 46CFR184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: A new first aid kit was purchased and was onboard at the time of the follow up.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the spaced being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] noted that none of the fire extinguishers were in suitable brackets. Additionally one additional extinguisher shall be provided and dedicated for the outboard engines bringing the total to 4 Required. 46CFR181.500(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Verified installation of fire extinguishers in suitable brackets throughout the vessel. Vessel provided one additional fire extinguisher bringing total onboard to 04.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 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. Replace existing donning placard as the current one is badly faded by sunlight. 46CFR185.516
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Verified installation of new lifejacket donning placard. Placard aligned w/ current model of lifejacket carried onboard.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 31 March 2023
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. Fuel line rigging hoses were separated from hull penetration resulting in clear ingress to a watertight space. Make appropriate repairs to ensure no ingress of water occurs through penetration.
46 CFR 179.320(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 April 2023
Resolution: Verified proper repairs
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 29 August 2022
Resolved
46CFR181.300 (a) A self priming power driven fire pump must be installed on each vessel (ii) of not more than 65 feet in length that carries more than 49 passengers. Attending MI's on the Annual inspection on 23 June 2022 noted that only one of the two "Alternative Approved Fire Pumps" was providing pressure reducing overall output pressure by 50%.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 August 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: The owners do not want to fix the firepump discharge pressure and additionally do not want to replace the defective fire hose. MSD ST. Thoms notified [name withheld] that passenger count on both HARBOR HOPPER I and HARBOR HOPPER II will be reduced to <49.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 June 2022
Resolved
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 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600. Field attachable fittings must be installed following the manufacturer's recommended practice. If special equipment is required, such as crimping machines, it must be of the type and design specified by the manufacturer. If field attachable type fittings are used, each hose assembly must be individually hydrostatically tested to twice the maximum operating pressure of the system.
Port and starboard outboard motor fuel hoses corroded.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 July 2022
Resolved 17 July 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 June 2022
Resolved
Replace or service 2A fire extinguisher w/ low charge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 July 2022
Resolved 17 July 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 June 2022
Resolved
Ring buoy floating light inoperable. Replace or repair.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 July 2022
Resolved 17 July 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 28 March 2019
Resolved
Post stability letter at operating station.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2019
Resolution: Posted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 28 March 2019
Resolved
Provide a total of (6) day and (6) night flares.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2019
Resolution: Provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 March 2019
Resolved
Pin fire pump switches together to ensure simultaneous operation of fire pumps.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 March 2019
Resolved 23 April 2019
Resolution: Completed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 28 March 2019
Resolved
Provide a total of (4) 2-A fire extinguishers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2019
Resolution: Provided.