Records from 2023 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 June 2025.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A catamaran vessel must be equipped with bilge pumps for each hull, as if each hull is a separate vessel.
MI found the submersible electric bilge pump in the port hull to be inoperable in auto mode.
46 CFR 182.520(j)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 July 2025
Resolved 6 January 2026
Resolution: Received video evidence of repaired and functioning bilge pump.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: A space with a non-watertight closure, such as a space with a non-watertight hatch on the main deck.
MI found the high water alarm in the vessel's port hull to be inoperable.
46 CFR 182.530(a)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 July 2025
Resolved 6 January 2026
Resolution: Received video evidence of repaired and functioning high water alarm.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules.
MI found the vessel's anchor light to be inoperable.
Vessel is restricted to daytime operations only until light is repaired/replaced.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 6 January 2026
Resolution: Received photo evidence of repaired and functioning navigation light.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
The required fire, man overboard and abandon ship drills and training shall be logged. MI observed insufficient proof that drills were being performed.
46 CFR 185.520(f)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 July 2025
Resolved 6 January 2026
Resolution: Received proof of documented drills.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
The required fire extinguisher maintenance (monthly checks) shall be logged. MI observed insufficient proof that maintenance was being performed.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(iv)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 July 2025
Resolved 6 January 2026
Resolution: Received proof of documented FFE logs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket.
MI found that the vessel was missing 01 fire bucket.
46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 July 2025
Resolved 6 January 2026
Resolution: Received photo evidence of fire buckets on board vessel.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installation, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates issued by the FCC.
MI found that vessel has recently installed a new VHF radio and antenna. A new FCC Radiotelephony certificate is required for the installation of new equipment.
46 CFR 184.502
47 CFR 80
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 July 2025
Resolved 9 January 2026
Resolution: Received email copy of valid FCC Radiotelephony certificate.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 June 2025
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 August 1st, 2024, and vessel is past 3 months from said date. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until an renewal COI inspection has been completed.
46CFR176.500(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 26 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 June 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 March 31st, 2025 and has yet to receive a drydock exam. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until an drydock inspection has been completed.
46CFR176.600(c)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 23 June 2025
Resolved 23 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory inspection.