Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 21 July 2025.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
Cables entering boxes or fittings shall be protected from abrasion, and shall conform with the following: Openings through which conductors enter shall be adequately closed. Fire pump junction box did not have proper enclosures for cable entries.
46CFR 183.10-10(a) (Old subchapter T)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2025
Resolved 24 July 2025
Resolution: Fire pump junction box had proper enclosures for cable entries installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
The inspection shall be such as to insure that the materials, workmanship and condition of the vessel and its machinery and equipment are in all respects satisfactory for the service intended. Repair called out damage to vessel deck stringers and internal structures.
46CFR 176.05-5 (Old subchapter T)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2025
Resolved 24 July 2025
Resolution: Transverse structural member in proximity of starboard main engine was cut at the point of deformity and replaced with insert. Fractured deck stringer was cut nine inches forward and abaft of the point of fracture and an 18" insert of new steel was made.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
To provide a minimum standard of regulations for electrical installations and equipment that will result in a vessel that is reasonably safe from fire caused by and/or originating in electrical equipment, and reasonably safe from electrical shock of personnel circuits must be appropriately labeled in distribution panels and circuit breaker panels.
46CFR 183.01.5 (Old subchapter T)
Due 21 August 2025
Resolved 24 July 2025
Resolution: Circuits were made to be appropriately labeled in distribution panels and circuit breaker panels.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
Rotating or uninsulated machinery parts cannot be inadvertently touched or approached nearer than a safe distance by any person. Rotating machinery on the main engines were not appropriately protected.
46CFR 183.10-10 (Old Subchapter T)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2025
Resolved 24 July 2025
Resolution: Rotating machinery on the main engines was appropriately protected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
Except as provided elsewhere in this subpart, all electrical equipment including motors, generators, controllers, distribution panels, etc., shall be dripproof protected. Dripproof protected means that equipment and machinery is so constructed or protected that its successful operation is not interfered with when subjected to falling moisture or dirt, and rotating or uninsulated parts cannot be inadvertently touched or approached nearer than a safe distance by any person. Electrical equipment in the aft portion of machinery space has exposed contacts.
46CFR 183.10-20(f)(1) (Old subchapter T)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Vessel was able to produce an adequate cover for the contacts and install it.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 June 2025
Resolved
Repairs must be inspected by a marine inspector. The following were noted as work list items during the vessel's scheduled dry dock and must be verified complete to get DD/ISE credit. Work list items:
Identified additional work list items as follows:
31. Hole/wastage in deck outboard of starboard fuel tank. Crop and renew (C/R). NDT.
32. Hole found on side shell between starboard fuel tank and potable water tank - C/R & NDT.
33. Diesel fuel was found under the port side fuel tank at each end. Check/ change potential leaking shutoff valve.
34. Weld above MSD is wasted. Repair.
35. An area of overhead longitudinals frames above the MSD were cropped and not renewed. Renew longitudinal frames that were cropped.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 June 2025
Resolved 27 June 2025
Resolution: All work list items identified for DD/ISE credit were cleared. See narrative for amplifying detail.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
This part is intended to provide a minimum standard of regulations for electrical installations and equipment that will result in a vessel that is reasonably safe from fire caused by and/or originating in electrical equipment and reasonably safe from electric shock to personal. A dead-end cable was found near the hydraulic control unit in the Engine space.
- 46 CFR 183.01-5(a) (OLD T)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 April 2024
Resolved 9 May 2024
Resolution: Electrical Cable was removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
At each inspection, the marine inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather tight decks. Starboard Rudder post stiffener was found wasted.
- 46 CFR 176.25-5 (a) (OLD T)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 April 2024
Resolved 9 May 2024
Resolution: Renewed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
At all inspections, special attention shall be paid to ensure that no fire hazards exist. Twelve total hydraulic hoses in the engine room, (6 on the port side, 6 on the starboard side) are currently cracked, wasted, and leaking hydraulic fluid.
- 46 CFR 176.25-10(b)(OLD T)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2024
Resolved 9 May 2024
Resolution: All hoses changed. Recommended changes to flex hose for engines due to chaffing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
Irrespective of build date, vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with Part 181.450 that is installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Vessel had independent smoke detector not interconnected in wheelhouse.
- 46 CFR 181.405(c)
09MAY2024: Vessel does not have interconnected fire system at all.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2024
Resolved 16 May 2024
Resolution: Bayou Fire placed intergrated Fire Detection System into vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
The marine inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the vessel’s equipment to be assured that they are in a satisfactory condition. Installed anemometer was not reading wind conditions at the time of the inspection.
- 46 CFR 176.10-5(c)(OLD T)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 May 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: MI received picture via text showing funtional wind gauge.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
At each inspection, the marine inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather tight decks. Internal framing located in the aft section on both the port and starboard side of the vessel has significant wastage. Inspectors also noted a soft patch area underneath the deck sink that was plugged with epoxy and aluminum foil. 705 - Vessel to make permanent repairs at next drydock
- 46 CFR 176.25-5 (a)(OLD T)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel repaired area.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection issued to a vessel describes the minimum manning requirements. A review of the vessel’s logbook showed that on multiple dates the vessel was operating outside of its required minimum manning.
- 46 CFR 176.103
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 April 2024
Resolved 12 April 2024
Resolution: Educated Master onboard, Vessel Rep, and Ops Manager.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
A suitable rescue boat shall be required. The rescue boat engine was not fully operational.- OLD T - 46 CFR 180.10-35
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 June 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel completed an acceptable MOB drill with use of rescue craft.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Each life preserver carried on a vessel engaged in ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service after June 30, 1980, must have a personal flotation device light that is approved under subpart 161.012 of this chapter. The life jacket stored on the navigation bridge had an extinguished light.
OLD T - 46 CFR 180.25-20
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: MI observed new light working with new battery.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
The intent of this part is to insure that each vessel is provided with safe, readily available and sufficient firefighting equipment of the type necessary to extinguish any fires which are likely to be encountered in normal operation. The starboard machinery space ventilation damper had an air gap when closed. - Old T - 46 CFR 181.01-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Fire Dampner was able to fully close
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Wiring joints and splices shall be mechanically secure and made in junction boxes. Improper connections were made to the PA system via wire nuts. Connection needs to be made within a junction box. - Old T - 46 CFR 183.05-50
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Electrical installiations were in properly installed junction boxes.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
On vessels where the amount of carbon dioxide gas required in a fixed system can be supplied by one portable extinguisher, such extinguishers may be used.
The protected space (paint locker) had an inadequate seal, which would allow for the extinguishing agent to escape.
- Old T - 46 CFR 181.20-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Paint locker was able to seal properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the marine inspector shall examine and test the following items to the extent necessary to determine that they are in proper operating condition, safe electrical condition, and fit for the service for which they are intended. Lighting fixtures – multiple lights in the engine room space were found extinguished. - Old T - 46 CFR 167.25-15
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Lightbulbs were replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall view the vessel afloat and shall Examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather deck. A forward escape hatch from the galley to the weather deck had a cable penetration made through the trunk that was not made weather tight. - Old T - 46 CFR 176.25-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Watertight gasket was installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
At all inspections special attention shall be paid to insure that no fire hazards exist. A hydraulic leak was found on a hydraulic flow cylinder in the engine room space.
- Old T - 46 CFR 176.25-10
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Leak as sealed. Slight cleanup of Oil residue in Engine Room remains.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection issued to a vessel describes the minimum manning requirements. A review of the vessel’s logbook showed that on multiple dates from 26FEB23 - 30MAR23, the vessel was operating outside of its required minimum manning. - Old T - 46 CFR 176.103
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 June 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
To maintain a valid COI, you must complete your annual inspection within 3 months before or after your anniversary date. Vessel was required to have the annual inspection done by 02JUN2023. Inspection was completed on 21JUN2023.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: Educated Master, Vessel Rep and Ops Mgr. Annual inspection compelted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
Each load test and inspection by the certifying authority must be recorded in the unit's Crane Record Book. Dates in Crane Record Book were pass due. 46CFR107.258(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 December 2022
Resolved 16 November 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided photographic evidence of up-to-date crane load test
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
A fixed gas fire extinguishing system aboard a vessel must be engineered to meet the requirements of subpart D. Seal on CO2 paint locker was insufficient. 46CFR181.410(a)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 December 2022
Resolved 16 November 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided photographic evidence of repaired seal for CO2 paint locker.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 22 July 2021
Resolved
Vessels anemometer was missing; replace with a new anemometer.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Anemometer was replaced prior to the completion of the inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 July 2021
Resolved
Fuel lines must be accessible and protected fomr mechanical injury; fuel hoses on port main diesel engine were makign contact with coolant line and were not protected from the engine's flywheel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Replaced on the spot.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 22 July 2021
Resolved
Each rescue boat must be marked with Type II retroreflective tape approved in accordancew ith 46 CFR 164.0918 or other standard specified by the commandant; Retroreflective tape on vessel's workboat was wasted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 23 July 2021
Resolution: Replaced retro tape on the spot.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 2 March 2020
Resolved
(03) longitudinal stiffeners wasted
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 April 2020
Resolved 12 March 2020
Resolution: Frames replaced and witnessed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 March 2020
Resolved
Port engine had significant oil leak in exhaust.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 April 2020
Resolved 12 March 2020
Resolution: Test ran engine after tech service.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 2 March 2020
Resolved
Murphy switch for jacking system hydraulic tank inoperable.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 April 2020
Resolved 12 March 2020
Resolution: Tested new installed sensor.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 March 2020
Resolved
Port main engine was not clutching in astern during propulsion checks.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 March 2020
Resolved 6 March 2020
Resolution: Shoreside worker serviced engine and corrected issue; engine performed satisfactorily prior to MIs' departure.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 21 July 2017
Resolved
Hole in berthing area bulkhead to deck
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 August 2017
Resolution: Insert completed in berthing area bulkhead
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 21 July 2017
Resolved
No tag on life float weak link
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2017
Resolution: Weak link replaced with new link and tag
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 21 July 2017
Resolved
Repair e-light bracket at port fwd escape hatch in engine room
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 August 2017
Resolution: E-light bracket replaced
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 21 July 2017
Resolved
Generator on deck not starting due to bad breaker
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2017
Resolution: Breaker replaced and generator ran properly prior to completion of inspection
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 21 July 2017
Resolved
Fwd engine room deck exhaust vent not closing completely
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 August 2017
Resolution: Gasket replaced with proper gasket
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 21 July 2017
Resolved
Engine room stbd exhaust vent not sealing properly
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 August 2017
Resolution: Exhaust gasket replaced with proper gasket
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 23 June 2016
Resolved
No emergency broadcast placard was posted next to radiotelephone installation. Post emergency broadcast placard in accordance with 46 CFR 184.506 and 47 CFR 80.868.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2016
Resolved 30 June 2016
Resolution: Emergency broadcast placard posted at the operating station.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 23 June 2016
Resolved
The remote fuel shutoff required by 46 CFR 182.20-40 does not fully close the fuel tank shutoff valves. Prove proper operation of the emergency fuel shutoff reach rod assembly.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2016
Resolved 30 June 2016
Resolution: Remote shutoff linkages adjusted. Witnessed satisfactory operation of the remote emergency fuel shutoff device.