Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 10 July 2025.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
Auxiliary machinery shall be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended. After collision with another vessel, operator reported that the cargo lift crane experienced a leak around the hydraulic cylinder. Vessel must make satisfactory repairs to return the crane to service prior to crane operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Received photos of satisfactory repairs.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 10 July 2025
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection shall be installed near the periphery of all weather decks accessible to passengers and crew. Vessel sustained damage to hand rails and decking due to involvement in an allision. Vessel to conduct repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard prior to carriage of passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Received photos of satisfactory repairs.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
At least two re-inspections shall be made on each vessel within each triennial inspection period. When possible these re-inspections will be made at approximately equal intervals between triennial inspections for certification. Vessel missed annual inspection period having COI invalid. Vessel is required to have annual/COI inspection done to be issued a Temp COI prior to operation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 April 2025
Resolution: Completed COI inspection, removed permanent Certificate of Inspection document from the vessel, and issued Temporary COI. Educated vessel rep and crew on inspection requirements.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Port and Stbd MDE shaft packings were leaking excessively.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Shaft packing was tightened iaw manufacture recommendations all tests sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Lifejacket placards posted on the bridge and mess-deck area were outdated and not for the lifejackets currently in service.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: The proper lifejacket dawning plackard was provieded and posted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Port 01 deck lifejacket stowage locations were mislabeled as “Work-Vest Storage Only”.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Stowage location was relabeled "LIFEJACKETS"
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Port MDE exhaust manifold was leaking lube/oil.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Gasket was replaced stopping leak
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Battery charger in engine room had exposed wiring.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Romex connector was adjusted and cable was reset into junction box.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Stbd engine room prime mover hydraulic pump had a leak coming from pump packing.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: O-ring was replaced stopping leak.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Stbd engine room prime mover was missing safety guards around rotating machinery.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: Safety gaurds replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Hydraulic pressure gauges on bridge which indicate hydraulic pressure were inoperable.
Action required: 66 - Prior to drilling or production operations
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: All gauges for all three legs are replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 15 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel does not have a sufficient public address system to alert personnel on the main deck and galley areas of emergent situations.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: VSL provided a operable bull horn with fully charged batteries.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
All float light need new batteries
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: All float light batteries replaced
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Port and starboard engines require guards over rotating engine parts
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Gear/Clutch Starter (hydraulic)
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Clutch cable broken
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Cable replaced
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Port generator oil pressure relief hose not reaching drip pan
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Longer hose attached to reach drip pan
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Port and Starboard engine room hatch gaskets not installed properly and not water tight
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New gaskets properly installed
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Receiver/Bottle
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Welding of support to tank conducted on air compressor tank. Tank needs to be hydro tested or replaced
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New tank installed and operating sat.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Improper hose for service installed on port engine
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Proper hose installed
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Water heater relief valve corroded
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New relief valve installed
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Heat detectors not working
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of heat detectors using heat gun
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of navigation lights and anchor light on mast
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of Navigation Lights
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Fire pump gauge showing only 30 p.s.i.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2017
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Operated fire pump and gauge indicated 100 p.s.i.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Service aft galley portable dry chem ext.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Fire extinguisher serviced
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Ground indicator not working and blanks needed in box in crew lounge
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Ground indicator working and blanks installed in box
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Provide new first aid kit. Kit on board has expired components
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New first aid kit provided
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Five (05) lifejackets need to be replaced
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Five (05) new lifejackets provided
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Ground indicator, gauges, and lights not working on port and starboard generator switchboards
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Ground indicator, gauges, and lights working on port and starboard generator switchboards
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer (solid) › General
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Provide correct crane load placard
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: New crane load placard attached to crane
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 12 September 2017
Resolved
Stencil vsl name of fire hoses
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 12 October 2017
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Fire hoses stenciled with vessel name
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer (solid) › General
Issued 23 February 2016
Resolved
Crane did not have valid 5 year load test. Required vessel rep to "Crane load test IAW 46CFR107.259
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 March 2016
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory crane test conducted IAW API-2D by a qualified inspector.