11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
Each vessel certificated to operate on a limited coastwise route in warm water must be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 50% of the total number of persons on board. Life float was found unfit for service. Vessel is restricted to within three miles of land.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 December 2025
Resolution: Replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with two paddles. One life float paddle was broke the other is severely cracked. Both need replacing.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 July 2025
Resolution: Provided.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26’ in length a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station. Aft compartment and engine-room visual indicator are inoperable.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: Repaired.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Indicators for all three pumps are inoperable.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: Repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump, must have at least three, 2.5 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard. One of the buckets is missing a lanyard. Stencil on all three buckets is faded.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 July 2025
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Engine-room hatches and laz hatch have broken coaming making them weathertight not watertight.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: Repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six red flare distress signals and six orange smoke distress signals. Vessel had eight expired flares on board. Owner was able to procure flares after completion of inspection. Cleared 22MAY25.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 22 May 2025
Resolution: Provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. One life jacket was found unfit for service. Owner was able to procure life jacket after completion of inspection. Cleared 22MAY25.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 22 May 2025
Resolution: Provided.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
To enhance protection of life and property it is mandatory that each EPIRB be registered with NOAA. Registration on board expired. Vessel owner was able to produce up-to-date registration after completion of inspection. Cleared 22MAY25.
47 CFR 80.1061
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 22 May 2025
Resolution: Provided.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 16.401 The employer shall provide EAP for all crew members. There is no evidence of a EAP program in place, no evidence of supervisory personnel receiving 60 min of training, no evidence of crew training and no displayed documentation listing the EAP program.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: Evidence of compliance provided.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 16.201 (a) Chemical testing of personnel must be conducted as required by this subpart and in accordance with the procedures detailed in 49 CFR part 40. Marine employer could not produce a valid company random drug testing program or a valid contract that the company is part of a CG approved consortium.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: Evidence of compliance provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Bilge pump indicators would not illuminate when actiavted in the autmoatic position.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 June 2024
Resolution: Repaired
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel always leaves port and at all times while underway. Life float is showing exterior material cracking , retro reflective tape is non functional. Repair or replace in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Lifelfoat repaired satsifactory.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
Each life ring on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in Subchapter Q of this chapter. Ring buoy’s grab line supports were separated, retro tape was wasted.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: New retro tape applied.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel with terms of its COI giving consideration to provision for a seaworthy hull and protection against fire. STBD side outboard E/R compartment under deck wood framing in engine room is severely angel haring and breaking down creating a combustible hazard. Remove angel hair on affected wood.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 June 2023
Resolution: All angel hair scraped and wood protective coating applied.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro-reflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Retro tape weathered and non-reflective replace with new.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 June 2023
Resolution: retro replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel always leaves port and at all times while underway. Life float is showing exterior material cracking , retro reflective tape is non functional and some grab line supports are torn. Repair or replace in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 June 2023
Resolution: Lifefloat refurbished.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Instructions were not present on the bridge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 May 2023
Resolution: Created emergency instructions placard and placed at operating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). A second power pump if it is supplied by a source of power independent of the first power bilge pump. Vessel is only required 01 fixed power bilge pumps and 01 portable hand pump. Vessel is missing its portable hand pump.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 May 2023
Resolution: Purchased new portable hand bilge pump.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio log (diary)
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that the EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. EPIRB test were not being logged. Discussed and corrected on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 May 2023
Resolution: Corrected
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill shall include the following information, (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill
scenario. Discussed and corrected on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 May 2023
Resolution: Corrected
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 22 February 2022
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine revolutions per minute (RPM), jacket water discharge temperature, and lubricating oil pressure must be provided for all propulsion engines installed in the vessel. The gauges must be readily visible at the operating station.
The Engine RPM gauge was non operational at the time of the inspection. Corrected on the spot, a loose wire on the alternator was repaired.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 February 2022
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Corrected on the spot, a loose wire on the alternator was repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
Replace the gusset for the racor supports prior to credit dry-dock. 46 CFR 176.610
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 February 2022
Resolution: Gusset replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
Some superficial damage was noted above the chine on both sides of the vessel with active ongoing repairs being conducted. Repair in-kind as discussed prior to credit dry-dock. 46 CFR 176.610
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 February 2022
Resolution: Repairs SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
Replace cutlass bearings prior to credit dry-dock. 46 CFR 176.610
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 February 2022
Resolution: Bearings replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
In a vessel of less than 12 meters in length:
(iii) A sternlight, 2 mile.
Sternlight was found not working. Corrected on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 May 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
For a life float—Approved under approval series 160.027 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Buoyant apparatus may be used to meet requirements for life floats if the buoyant apparatus was installed on board the vessel on or before March 11, 1996, and if the buoyant apparatus remains in good and serviceable condition.
The retro reflective Solas tape was found worn and several areas on the top of the float have excessive UV damage. Repair/ replace as discussed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2021
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet, securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy and must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. The clip must have a strength of at least 50 pounds, and allow the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy.
The lanyard was found deteriorated.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2021
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each normally unmanned spaces.
The Aft bilge alarm, at the panel, has excessive corrosion on it (self reported). Repair/ replace as discussed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2021
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: Bilge alarm was replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
The vessel must be issued n FCC Station License for any of the following if installed on the vessel: Radiotelephones, Radars, EPIRB.
Proof was shown that the vessel is in compliance but the certificate was not on board. Contact FCC to receive the certificate. 47CFR80.13
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2021
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 22 May 2019
Resolved
Renew expired EPIRB battery and HRU, vessel limited to NMT 3 NM from shore until rectified.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 May 2019
Resolved
Renew extinguished stern light bulb and raise all-around light to above the bimini top.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2019
Resolved 24 June 2019
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 9 May 2018
Resolved
Register EPIRB
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 May 2018
Resolved
Remove negative battery cable
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 May 2018
Resolved
Re-connect bonding wires in E/R
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 9 May 2018
Resolved
Mark emergency fuel S/O
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 9 May 2018
Resolved
Demonstrate operation of waterlight on lifefloat
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 22 February 2017
Resolved
Provide logbook for logging emergency drills.
Due 22 March 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Provided log book for drills.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 22 February 2017
Resolved
Provide current FCC SSL
Due 22 March 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Provided copy where new FCC SSL had been ordered.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 February 2017
Resolved
Use or remove loose wire under console.
Due 22 March 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Removed loose wire under console.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 22 February 2017
Resolved
Install new retro tape on ring buoy.
Due 22 March 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Installed new retro tape on ring buoy.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 22 February 2017
Resolved
Install new retro tape on lifefloat.
Due 22 March 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Installed new retro tape on life float.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 22 February 2017
Resolved
Provide new hydrostatic release for Epirb, expires the end of March.
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 5 April 2017
Resolution: Installed new hydrostatic release for epirb.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of bilge pump in fwd compt.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 October 2016
Resolution: Installed new UL listed electric bilge pump.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Remove dead end wire in fwd compt.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 October 2016
Resolution: Dead end wire has been removed.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Re-attach all loose bonding wire in the engine room and lazerette.
Due 19 October 2016
Resolved 19 October 2016
Resolution: All bonding wire has been re-attached.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Seal fwd and aft engine room bulkheads.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 October 2016
Resolution: Bulkheads have been sealed.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Renew hatch gaskets.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 October 2016
Resolution: All hatch gaskets have been re-newed.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Renew broken hatch latches for the STBD side engine room hatch.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 October 2016
Resolution: Hatch latches have been replaced.