Records from 2019 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 15 May 2024.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
A life preserver must be of such construction, material and workmanship that it can perform its intended function in all weathers and at all temperatures which may be expected in the normal usage of the life preserver. MI observed 04 life jackets unservicable due to the flotation being deteriorated inside. Replace life jackets to the satisfaction of USCG MI. Vessel is restricted to the carriage of 12 max persons.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2024
Resolved 16 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel owner submittied photos of new lifejackets with markings and retro
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:
(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Replace outdated chart.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 May 2023
Resolution: Owner procured updated charts
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
After loading and prior to departure and at all other times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel, the master shall determine that the vessel complies with all applicable stability requirements on the Certificate of Inspection. The vessel may not depart until it is in compliance with these requirements. Vessel was missing operational envelope limitations placard as required by issued COI. Install onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 May 2023
Resolution: Owner posted operation limitations
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 17 May 2023
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Vessel was missing the required radiotelephone placard. Install onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 May 2023
Resolution: Owner posted emergency broadcast placard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 182.460(k)(1):
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.
The dampers for the engine space actuate, but do not stay shut unless held in place.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Owner installed magnets to keep the fire damper actuation handle in the closed position.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 184.710:
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.
The vessel did not have a first-aid kit onboard at time of inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 May 2021
Resolved 3 May 2021
Resolution: Owner installed new first-aid kit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 176.810(b)(i):
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment. Vessel had fire system inspected by third party but did not have fire servicing report onboard. Owner provided copy of servicing report via text message.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 3 May 2021
Resolution: Owner provided invoice of inspection report.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide valid state registration or Coast Guard documentation for vessel.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: verified valid COD
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide operator with appropriate mariner's license, FCC radio operator permit and first air certificate.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Owner provided proper credentials, operator permit and first aid certificate
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide valid FCC station license and safety certificate (dependent on area of operation).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Owner provided FCC station license
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide required navigation pubs as determined by the OCMI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Verified COLREGS and local area charts
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Establish and provide ships log to record drills and training.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Owner developed log for making drill and training entries
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Prepare and provide passenger safety orientation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Verified passenger safety orientation presentation from master
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Enroll and comply with a DOT approved drug and alcohol testing program.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Verified enrollment in DAPI consortium
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Establish means for recording and communicating crew and passenger list.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Owner has digital crew accountability list
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Prepare and provide emergency instructions for the crew for all operations of vessel.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Verified emergency instructions posted
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide lifejacket donning placard.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Verified posted lifejacket donning placard
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide emergency broadcast placard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures with placard posted at operating station
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide two portable lights.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Verified portable lights
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide vessel with distress signals as required for assigned route.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Verified proper distress signals
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide 60 FT 5/16" floating line for ring buoy. Attach water light with 3-6' 5/16" floating line.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Observed floating line and waterlight attached to ring bouy
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Mark ring buoy and lifejackets with vessel name.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: verified proper markings
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide the following items to bring first aid kit into compliance with 46CFR160.041: 2 additional triangle bandages, tourniquet, wire splint, ammonia inhalents.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Verfied proper first aid kit items
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide and install approved bracket for second fire extinguisher.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: verified proper bracket and installation for fire extinguisher
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide hull markings on port and starboard bow and transom (name and hailing port).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: verified hull markings
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 14 January 2020
Resolved
Provide anchor and ground tackle appropriate for area of operation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: verified anchor and ground tackle