Records from 2019 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 May 2026.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 19 May 2026
Resolved
Vessel must undergo an annual inspection as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the each anniversary date. Vessels anniversary date was 03FEB2025, and vessel is past 3 months from said date.
Vessel shall not operate with passengers until an annual inspection has been complete.
46 CFR 176.500
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2026
Resolved 20 May 2026
Resolution: Completed annual inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 May 2026
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. MI observed no proof of inspection or maintenance on portable fire extinguishers. Replace or inspect and maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 prior to the carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 176.810 (b) (1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2026
Resolved 27 May 2026
Resolution: Proper portable fire extinguishers installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 May 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. MI observed vessel o/o added collapsible aluminum/fabric (bimini top) canopy to vessel without prior authorization from the [name withheld] canopy and attachment hardware prior to the carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 176.700
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2026
Resolved 21 May 2026
Resolution: Bimini top and attachment hardware removed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 19 May 2026
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. MI observed no COD nor Commercial State Registration on board. Provide proof of COD or Commercial State Registration within one week.
46 CFR 67.313 (a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2026
Resolved 27 May 2026
Resolution: Vessel has registered to renew its Commercial State Registration.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 19 May 2026
Resolved
No vessel subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. 3301 will be navigated unless it is under the direction and control of an individual who holds an appropriate officer endorsement on their MMC...The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. MI observed vessel operator with expired MMC and medical certificate. Provide proof that an application for MMC and medical certificate renewal has been submitted to the USCG NMC within one week.
46 CFR 15.515
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46 CFR 10.301
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2026
Resolved 2 June 2026
Resolution: Vessel master submitted compelted applications for MMC renewal and medical certificate renewal.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 May 2026
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and
maintained to provide services necessary for safety
under normal and emergency conditions. MI observed
damaged wire jacketing on outboard engine. Repair
jacketing within one week.
46 CFR 183.200 (a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2026
Resolved 27 May 2026
Resolution: Wiring harness jacketing repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 December 2025
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three
months in any 12 month period since the last examination
must undergo a drydock examination and an internal
structural at least once every two years. Vessel was due
for drydock examination on 30SEP25 and has yet to
receive a drydock exam.
46CFR176.600(c)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 December 2025
Resolved 22 December 2025
Resolution: Credit DD was given.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. MI observed master of vessel lacking proof of last service of 01 40-B-C portable fire extinguisher.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(iv)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 February 2025
Resolution: New fire extinguisher was purchased.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be carried for each person on board a vessel. MI observed 09 adult life jackets that were not serviceable. Restricted to carrying six people that require adult size life jacket.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Operator purchased 10 new adult life jackets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose. MI observed a single hose clamp at both ends of flexible fuel hose between fuel filter and outboard engine. Make repairs within 5 days (NLT 08FEB2025).
46 CFR 182.720 (e) (3) (V) (B)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 February 2025
Resolution: Received picture of fuel lines with double hose clamps on each end.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 19 September 2024
Resolved
A vessel must undergo an inspection for certification as specified in 176.404 and they must submit a written application for renewal of a Certificate of Inspection to the OCMI at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Inspection. Vessel was due for COI renewal inspection on 12SEP2024 and has yet to submit an application for inspection, nor receive a COI inspection. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until new COI has been issued.
46CFR176.500(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 February 2025
Resolution: Completed COI inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 September 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. MI observed dead end wires located under vessel steering console.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2025
Resolved 6 March 2025
Resolution: Received picture proof that wires were removed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 19 September 2024
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment, except inflatable survival craft equipment, must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. MI observed battery inside light on ring life buoy not replaced as per manufacturer's instructions.
46 CFR 185.726(d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2025
Resolved 6 March 2025
Resolution: Received picture of new battery.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 21 September 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations and internal structure examinations for certification.
Vessel has lapsed the drydock and internal structure exam expiration dates, 31AUG2023, on its COI.
Allow inspection for satisfactory drydock and internal structure exam credit prior to the carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 176.600
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 September 2023
Resolved 25 September 2023
Resolution: Completed Credit Drydock and Annual Inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 10 December 2020
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for 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 equipped with two different styles of Type I PFDs but only have instructions for one.
46 CFR 185.516
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 December 2020
Resolved 15 December 2020
Resolution: Vsl rep removed different Type 1 PFDs so instructions were applicable to the one style of PFD on board. Def rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 December 2020
Resolved
Each child 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. Child life jackets are stowed along side adult life jackets under the seats of the vessel with no markings showing passengers the location.
46 CFR 180.78(a)(5)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 December 2020
Resolved 15 December 2020
Resolution: Vsl rep provided pictures via e-mail that child and adult PFDs are stowed separately and locations were marked appropriately for stowage. Def rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 10 December 2020
Resolved
A vessel must have one or more ring life buoys approved in accordance with 46CFR160.050 - Each buoy consists of a body constructed in the shape of an annular ring, with an approximately elliptical body cross section and which is fitted with a grab line around the outside periphery. The life buoy's grab line was improperly replaced and no longer fitted on the outside of the life ring.
46 CFR 180.70
46 CFR 160.050-4(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 December 2020
Resolved 16 December 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative provided a picture via e-mail of a new properly installed ring life buoy. Deficiency rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 10 December 2020
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length., but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. The waterlight line was worn and not serviceable.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 December 2020
Resolved 15 December 2020
Resolution: Vsl rep provided proof via e-mail that waterlight line was replaced. Def rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 December 2020
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2.5 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. Fire buckets did not have a capacity of 2.5 gallons.
46 CFR 181.610
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 December 2020
Resolved 15 December 2020
Resolution: Vsl rep provided a picture via e-mail of three new 2.5 gallon fire buckets with lanyards. Def rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 December 2020
Resolved
All accessories found installed in the fuel line must be independently supported. Fuel filter found mounted with zip ties. Fuel filter found mounted with zip ties and no longer following manufacturer's recommendations.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(7)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 December 2020
Resolved 14 December 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative provided a photograph via e-mail of properly mounted fuel filter.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 March 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 180.70(b)(1) Each ring life buoy must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.050 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The grab line shall be 3/8 -inch diameter polyethylene, polypropylene, or other suitable buoyant type synthetic material having a minimum breaking strength of 1,350 pounds. Ring life buoy grab line wasted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 March 2020
Resolved 16 March 2020
Resolution: Master replaced grab line.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 6 March 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 184.710 A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under 46 CFR 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. First aid kit missing Aspirin.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 March 2020
Resolved 29 April 2020
Resolution: Operator replaced Aspirin.