D-BOAT

A vessel that is exposed to salt water not more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural examination at least once every five years. Vessel was due for drydock examination on 31DEC2025 and has yet to receive a drydock exam. 46CFR176.600(c)(2)

46 CFR 180.70 (2) A vessel of more than 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, but not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet), must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. MI observed grab line deteriorated rendering the life buoy not serviceable. Vessel shall replace life buoy to satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector.

46 CFR 181.610 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 [name withheld] observed that one fire bucket was missing lanyard. Vessel Shall install lanyard on fire bucket to the satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector.

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46 CFR 15.401 (c) A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. MI was not able to verify that the [name withheld] had a valid medical card. 705: [name withheld] needs to provide proof of valid medical card to USCG Marine Inspector prior to operating as a Master with passengers on board.

Propulsion machinery must be...installed and capable of operating at constant marine load. During operational test of the main engine, the engine constantly shut off while idling. Prior to restarting fuel filter had to be bypassed and fuel system primed. 46 CFR 182.200(a) 701 c

A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering vessel at all service speeds. During operational test of steering gear, excessive effort was observed to steer the vessel. 46 CFR 182.21 (a)(1) 701 c

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel's first aid kit did not include a tourniquet. 09112 46 CFR 184.710 16c

The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. Vessel did not have COI on display. 01199 46 CFR 176.302 16c

A vessel must be provided with a stability letter, the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. Vessel did not have stability letter on display. 01199 46 CFR 176.306 16c

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, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions.Vessel did not have emergency instructions posted. 01310 46 CFR 185.510 16c

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel's charts did not reflect latest Notice to Mariners changes. 10111 46 CFR 184.420 16c

All cable and wire must: Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters(24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a means of support, except that on vessels of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, installations in accordance with paragraph 14.h of ABYC E–8 and paragraph 15.h of ABYC E–9. Cable and wire for power and lighting circuits must: Meet Section 310–13 of NFPA 70 except that asbestos insulated cable and dry location cables may not be used; be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), as UL Boat or UL Marine cable; or meet § 111.60–1 in subchapter J of this chapter for wire. Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure and have either:a pressure type connector on each conductor; a solder lug on each conductor;a splice made with a pressure type connector to a flexible lead or conductor; or a splice that is soldered, brazed, or welded to a flexible lead or conductor. Connections for the navigation light were not of approved type,the cable was not of an approved type, and was not appropriately supported. 09109 46 CFR 183.340(b)(d)(g) 16c

The owner, charterer, master or managing operator shall instruct each crew member, upon first being employed and prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel and at least once every three months, as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency including, but not limited to, the emergency instructions listed on the emergency instruction placard required by § 185.510 of this part. Vessel did not have a log book for training or drills. 01305 46 CFR 185.420 16c

Each Ring life buoy must be marked with type II retro reflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 Replace reflective with approved material.

Replace unserviceable ring life buoy. 46CFR180.70

Provide evidence of EAP training. 46CFR16

Provide proof employees have read and signed company drug testing policy. 46CFR16

Replace rusted fire extinguisher mount with PVC iaw 46CFR181.520.

B-II fire extinguisher was completely discharged.

One lifejacket was wasted due to weather.

Provide updated navigational charts.

Renew battery in water light.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF OUTBOARD MOTOR.

PROVIDE PROOF OF UP TO DATE CREW TRAINING AND BRIDGE LOG.

POST EMERGENCY INSTRUCTION LIST PER 46 CFR 185.510.

REMOVE OBSTRUCTION OF PORT AND STBD RUNNING LIGHTS.

PROVIDE THREE RED HAND FLARES SIGNALING DEVICES (OR EQUIVALENT).

REPAIR GASH IN SIDE RAIL (PORT SIDE) TO REDUCE PASSENGER HAZARD.

RENEW RETRO TAPE ON LIFEJACKETS AS NECESSARY.

PROVIDE AND POST LIFE JACKET DONNING PLACARD.

MARK FIRST AID KIT.

PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, RANDOM TESTING RECORDS (MIS) REPORT, AND PROOF OF CONSORTIUM ENROLLMENT FOR INDEPENDENT MASTERS.

DEMONSTRATE EMERGENCY DRILLS (FIRE AND MAN OVERBOARD).

Vessel was operated without a valid Certificate of Inspection. Although an inspection was conducted the new Certificate of Inspection was not issued due to the number and nature of deficiecies.

Failed to make vessel available for annual inspection within 3 months before or after anniversary date.

Failed to make vessel available for hull examination and internal examination required by this section.

Replace retro-reflective tape on PFD's as indicated.

Label ring buoy and PFD's with vessel's vin #.

MODIFY NAVIGATION LIGHTS TO COMPLY WITH NAVIGATION RULES.

PROVIDE PROOF OF ACCEPTABLE FUEL TANK.