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EMPRESS
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named EMPRESS
EMPRESS is a 2001 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 58 inspections since 2001, most recently in April 2025, along with 185 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 13 operational controls and 2 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2021.
Records from 2001 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2025.
- Built
- 2001
- Last inspected
- 28 April 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 185 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2003–2021
Identity
1108402
8968284 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WDG4191
22463
Flag
UNITED STATES
367533950
Maury page id
psix-22463
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record
22 calendar years (2001–2025)
The 58 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)80.8 ft × 20.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 77 / net 52
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)80.8 ft × 20.0 ft × 6.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 173 / net 62
BuilderMID CITY STEEL FABRICATING INC · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 2001
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portSAUSALITO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 7 July 2026 · expires 31 July 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it173 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
77 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
62 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
52 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
77 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
62 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
52 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Radio station licence
WDP5450MMSI 367533950 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 April 2024, expires 20 April 2034
WDG4191MMSI 367533950 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 June 2012, cancelled 13 August 2022
WDA7618MMSI 366845340 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 April 2002, cancelled 9 June 2012
WDA5449MMSI 366820220 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 July 2001, cancelled 24 September 2011 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 58
28 April 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8121430
23 April 2025
Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8117224
15 October 2024
Inclining Experiment · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8019767
15 April 2024
Deficiency Check · Inclining Experiment · Deadweight Survey · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7892999
25 June 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7723101
19 April 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7671539
3 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7661702
3 April 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7662176
7 March 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7407572
19 January 2022
Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7381718
9 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7348380
19 September 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7315967
19 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7322665
18 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7318894
13 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7174731
19 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7161300
4 February 2021
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7130401
4 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7119495
2 February 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6901057
1 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6923421
18 June 2019
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6716845
25 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6648551
7 February 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6620193
3 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6553697
22 June 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6451851
21 June 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6452732
17 March 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6106856
27 February 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6095899
8 December 2015
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5777436
27 October 2014
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5018367
17 June 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5009403
21 May 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4864420
6 May 2014
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4852059
9 May 2012
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4307007
9 February 2011
COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3942512
25 January 2010
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3640458
29 January 2009
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3404224
22 April 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3190027
6 March 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3159822
21 February 2007
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2869762
10 January 2007
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2853189
1 August 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2732623
22 February 2006
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2589771
14 February 2006
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2571615
14 February 2006
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2585259
27 January 2006
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2574902
9 December 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2548790
4 November 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2528401
28 June 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2406348
11 May 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2350939
14 July 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1842008
5 June 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1810288
8 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1770308
18 November 2002
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1707234
22 August 2002
Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1682784
8 May 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1614451
11 May 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1456976
4 April 2001
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination · Inclining Experiment · Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1399588
Deficiency record · 185
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 28 April 2025
Resolved
Each buoyant apparatus must have Type II retroreflective material meeting subpart 164.018 of this chapter on each side and end. The material must be in strips at least 50 mm (2 in.) wide extending from top to bottom over the side or end and continuing over the top and bottom surfaces of the apparatus. Retroreflective tape for life floats was found deteriorating, and need replacing. 46 CFR 160.010-4(p)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 28 April 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel’s grab line on aft deck life ring was found deteriorated and is a potential sharp hazard. Replace life ring grab line. 46 CFR 176.808(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 April 2025
Resolved
Twist-on type wire nuts is permitted if:The connections must be made within an enclosure & the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration; & Twist-on type connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit. Dead end wires for removed fan on overhead in galley were found exposed and not in an enclosure. Provide enclosure to satisfaction of MI. 46 CFR 183.340(i)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 April 2025
Resolved
A vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length must be provided with individual bilge lines and bilge suctions for each watertight compartment, except that the space forward of the collision bulkhead need not be fitted with a bilge suction line when the arrangement of the vessel is such that ordinary leakage may be removed from this compartment by the use of a hand portable bilge pump or other equipment, and such equipment is provided. Vessel has no means of dewatering void space forward of the collision bulkhead. Provide hand portable bilge pump or other means acceptable to Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.510(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 April 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to:(c) Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Breaker box had an opening/missing breaker creating a potential shock hazard. Remove hazard to satisfaction of MI. 46 CFR 183.200
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 28 April 2025
No resolution recorded
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull... Internal structural framing is wasted in several areas where the framing connects to deck and aft bulkhead located at the starboard-aft corner of rudder room near access ladder. There is also bent framing in the corner where the starboard side meets the stern. Crop and renew to satisfaction of Marine Inspector prior to next credit drydock. 46 CFR 177.100
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 23 April 2025
Resolved
An internal structural examination...may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main...hull plating. MI Identified wastage resulting in a hole through the overhead on portside of void #2 next to a deck drain piping coming down from weather deck. Hole leads up above into the bottom of a vertical deck rail post next to deck drain. Monitor and further investigate. Notify MI if any repair is intended to be made. Follow-up with MI within 90 days. 46 CFR 176.610(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 August 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported. Vessel's current stability letter is invalid. Stability is under review by the Marine Safety Center (MSC) following replacement of original aluminum tanks with plastic tanks. 46 CFR 185.100
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 15 April 2024
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 of the following normally unmanned spaces: A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space. Bilge high level alarm in bow thruster compartment did not create visual or audible alarm.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure, including the inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull. Identified significant corrosion in lazarette and on starboard stern tube. Gauge suspect areas and provide a report to the attending MI.
46 CFR 176.802(a)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
A space containing diesel machinery must be fitted with at least two ducts to furnish natural or powered supply and exhaust ventilation. The engine room only had one ventilation duct remaining in service.
46 CFR 182.465(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. The closure device for the ventilation duct was seized.
46 CFR 182.465(h)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient abandon ship, man overboard, and fire drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during such emergencies. No record of drills completed onboard since 2022.
46 CFR 185.520(a)
46 CFR 185.524(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.110. The waterlight onboard the vessel was not the approved version for ring life buoys.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The retroreflective material on the orange ring life buoy (2nd deck,above stairs) was deteriorated.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets and immersion suits. The life jackets stowed on the main deck do not have markings identifying the number, sizes, and location. The 2nd deck stowage container markings indicate the incorrect number of life jackets stowed inside and are blocked by AV equipment.
46 CFR 185.604(f)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Identified power strips plugged into one another for speaker equipment on 2nd deck.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Identified light hanging in fuel tank compartment with cord wrapped around piping and broken guard on light.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Cleanliness
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
Each device must be free of design defects such as rough or sharp edges that may cause bodily injuries or that would allow toxic substances to escape to the interior of the vessel. Investigate sewage tank and identify cause of sewage leak. Extended to drydock for further investigation. Fix prior to next credit drydock.
33 CFR 159.95(a)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for protection against fire. Identified exposed insulation nails in engine room that are a hazard to crew.
46 CFR 177.100
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication; Coast Guard Light List; Tide tables; and Current tables. Charts and Navigation Rules book were not up to date. No Coast Pilot [name withheld], Tide tables, or Current tables onboard.
46 CFR 184.420(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. The first-aid kit did not have all required items and the majority of contents were expired.
46 CFR 184.710
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
The rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day. No dayshapes onboard vessel.
33 CFR 83.20(d)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test and make available for inspection all items in the ship's outfit, such as navigation lights and equipment which are required to be carried by the regulations in this subchapter, as necessary to determine that they are fit for the service intended. The anchor light was found inoperable and would trip circuit breaker upon activation.
46 CFR 176.816
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including the inspection of each portable fire extinguisher. The bracket on the portable extinguisher in the pilot house did not fit around the extinguisher.
46 CFR 176.810 (a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must have permanent draft marks at each end of the vessel or have permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel forward and aft to indicate the maximum allowable trim and amidships to indicate the maximum allowable draft. Vessel’s draft marks were painted over and are not visible. Fix prior to next credit drydock.
46 CFR 185.602(c)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. Repairs or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel include replacement, other than replacement in kind, of tanks and alterations affecting stability. Vessel replaced original aluminum water tank with 3 plastic tanks without OCMI approval. Provide specifications of new tanks and details of installation to the attending MI.
46 CFR 176.700(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 15 April 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure, including the inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull. Identified significant wastage on port side of transom and stern tube. Submit repair proposal to satisfaction of MI prior to commencement of work.
46 CFR 176.802(a)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 25 June 2023
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Damage survey following allision with day marker must be completed prior to carriage of passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 19 April 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of more than 65 ft in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 psi the pump outlet. Fire pump produces a max output of 45 psi. Demonstrate operation of fire pump that meets psi requirements.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 19 April 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following: Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull. Noted pinhole in recent center lazarette insert located aftermost starboard corner of insert. Temporary repair authorized with permanent repair required within two weeks. Hourly rounds of lazarette required by crew while underway with passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 19 April 2023
Resolved
The name of a vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers: On each lifefloat. The number of persons capacity must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float. Each rescue boat must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. Upper port life float had faded vessel name and capacity and wasted retro.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
The following spaces must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system in compliance with 181.410, or other fixed fire extinguishing system specifically approved by the commandant: A space containing propulsion machinery. Heat rise detector has 3 inch inset and CO2 line connecting heat-rise detector and release mechanism is damaged by chaffing due to metal on metal contact with support / outer pipe. Operator shall provide written report to the extent of damage, condition of the pipe and serviceability of the system.
46 CFR 181.400(a)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its COI giving consideration for protection against fire. Engine room missing insulation panels and exposed insulation nails are a hazard to crew. Install overhead insulation. 46 CFR 177.100
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of more than 65 feet in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of 60 psi at the pump outlet. Pressure at the fire pump was observed at 30 psi and main deck fire station was leaking from the coupling.
46 CFR 181.300(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported. Vessels Buoyant Apparatus week link missing breaking strength identification tag as required in 46 CFR 180.137(b)(2). 02 ring buoys were missing grab lines as required in 46 CFR 180.70(b)(1), 01 waterlight was inoperable as required by 46 CFR 180.70(d), 01 lifeline was missing from the ring buoy 46 CFR 180.70(c). Excessive amounts of combustible materials such as spare fuel oil, used oil, spray paint cans, and household cleaners were observed throughout the vessel not properly stored in a paint or flammable liquid locker as required by 46 CFR 177.405(d). Make repairs to satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 185.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, a power driven fire pump required by §181.300 of this subchapter may serve as one of the two fixed power bilge pumps required by this subpart, provided Stop valves and check valves are installed in the piping to isolate the systems during simultaneous operation and prevent possible flooding through the bilge system. There are no check valves or stop valves installed in the piping that utilizes the fire pump as a bilge pump. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 182.520(i)(3)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant [name withheld] alterations must be approved by the OCMI before work is started. The gray water system has been altered to flow directly overboard instead of into the gray water tank as in the original plan. Return the piping to the original condition to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 176.700(b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
Where rigid nonmetallic material (plastic) is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, the following restrictions apply: through hull fittings and shutoff valves must be metallic. In the case of nonmetallic hulls, materials that will afford an equal degree of safety and heat resistivity as that afforded by the hull may be approved. The aft and forward cargo holds have multiple PVC pipe and rubber hose bulkhead and deck penetrations which do not have a metallic through-deck or through-hull fittings. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 182.720(d)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 × 30 mesh. The flame screens or flame arresters must be of such size and design as to prevent reduction in the net cross sectional area of the vent pipe and permit cleaning or renewal of the flame screens or arrester elements. The flame arrestors on the fuel tank vent are corroded have holes in it. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 182.450(e)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo ports and other similar openings
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. Aft steering space and forward cargo space have multiple cable transits that are not watertight. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 179.320(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Both of the main engines and the forward generator do not have belt guards. Install guards to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 177.960
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers and crew from electrical hazards originating in electrical equipment. Forward hold high water alarm is improperly mounted and secured by carpenter clamps. Properly secure electrical bilge alarm.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
A hatch cover must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Aft steering access cover does not have a means to prevent its loss. Secure hatch to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 179.360 (b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Main Machinery Room small generator starting battery is not properly mounted. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.350(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The machinery space and cargo space have multiple wires that are improperly supported. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.340(b)(4)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. There are numerous exposed wires and twist on type connectors in the aft steering space. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Both main engines have exposed terminals. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
Working space must be provided around all main distribution panels and switchboards of at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in front of the switchboard. The space in front of the electrical panels on the upper deck is being utilized as storage. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.330(e)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
Sea rails, with suitable barriers to prevent accidental movement of cooking pots, must be installed on a cooking range. Galley range does not have suitable sea rails installed. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 184.220(e)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
he construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. Flexible hose which drains the gray water from the sinks are damaged and not in serviceable condition. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 177.100
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. The AC cooling pump assembly is not properly supported or secured. Pump was plugged into vessel outlet. Pump must be hardwired into vessels electrical system and securely mounted. Submit repair proposal to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 177.100
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
Cylinders must always be secured and, when not in use, they must be stowed in a rack in an upright position, with the valve protection cap in place. There are numerous Carbon Dioxide cannisters unsecured in the forward cargo hold. Make secure to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 147.60(b)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. The vessel first-aid kit does not have all required contents and also has expired contents. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 184.710
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
A bilge suction must be fitted with a suitable strainer. The aft steering bilge suction is currently configured with a plastic strainer. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.510(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. 04 power strips were observed in the fuel tank space which powered various tools and equipment and lighting. Submit proposal to properly hardwire machinery, equipment, and lighting. Remove excess power strips to the satisfaction of the attending MI prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 183.200
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards of the subchapter. Machinery, equipment and materials not covered in this subchapter maybe inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as a good marine practice. Vessels expansion tank in the main engine space on the starboard side is improperly mounted to plywood with the use of plastic zip ties. Properly mount and secure expansion tank.
46 CFR 175.800
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 3 April 2023
Resolved
When required by the marine inspector, a portion of the inspection must be conducted while the vessel is underway so that the hull and internal structure can be observed. Underway checks were not completed, MOB and
fire drills to be completed prior to COI annual endorsement.
46 CFR 176.802(c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 3 April 2023
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 has not had drydock examination and has lapsed. Resolve prior to carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 176.600(c)(1)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 7 March 2022
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 normally unmanned spaces. Vessel's control panel failed to produce a sound for any space's high level alarm actuation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
Piping used in a vital system must be composed of ferrous materials. Bilge suction strainer in tank space is made of plastic.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Portable fire extinguisher near stairwell must be secured/mounted properly to bulkhead.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of the life float or buoyant apparatus by a 10 mm (3/8 inch) lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. The lanyard has deteriorated and is in need of immediate replacement on 2 of 4 life floats.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: Three hand red flare distress signals & Three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Flares on board vessel are expired and require replacement.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with a public address system. On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the public address system must be a fixed installation and be audible during normal operating conditions throughout the accommodation spaces and all other spaces normally manned by crew members. PA system on board inoperable.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each vessel must comply with the Type II subdivision and damage stability requirements of §§ 171.070 through 171.073 and 171.080 of this chapter if it meets one or more of the following criteria: Is more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length; Carries more than 49 passengers. Vessel has openings between engine room and main deck at the site of main switchboard panels A & B.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 7 March 2022
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). The vessel did not have the corresponding MMSI number programmed within the radio to ensure proper DSC transmission.
47 CFR 80.905(a)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 9 November 2021
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including the following: Inspection of piping, controls, and valves, and the inspection and testing of alarms and ventilation shutdowns, for each fixed gas fire extinguishing system and detection system to determine that the system is in operating condition. Annual service report for the required fixed CO2 engine room fire suppression system's heat activated detectors are inoperable.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 September 2021
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. The vessel's port engine has significant damage due to overheating and is not capable of operation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Owner must conduct inspections of portable and fixed fire extinguishing systems in accordance with NFPA standards. No proof of equipment servicing for extinguishers or fixed cylinders provide technician report of servicing. (July 12, 2020)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a light. Missing 01 light on life float.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must have one ring buoy fitted with a floating waterlight. 01 buoy has inoperable light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
A passenger accommodation space must be maintained to minimize safety hazards. Ceiling hanging down with sharp metal edges on second deck dance floor.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each life jacket must be labeled with vessel’s name. 01 adult life jacket did not have EMPRESS labeled on it.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed separately from adult life jackets. 02 adult PFD’s in child labeled area.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Complete instructions for a fixed system must be located at or near the pull box where clinders are stored. Instructions not posted.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
A vessel must comply with certificates to be issued by the FCC. Bridge-to-bridge and radiotelephony are expired.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot, Coast Guard light list, tide tables, and current tables. No publications of the above on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter. 04 life floats had no painter attached.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment used in engine rooms must be drip proof. The 24V DC switch box housing for PTO fire/bilge pump (magnetic pickup) is cracked on two sides and needs replacement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 February 2019
Resolved
A dual voltage generator shall be of the grounded type, where the neutral bus shall be connected to the ground. For an alternating current system, ground detection must be provided that meets §111.05-27 in subchapter J of this chapter, which states that grounded neutral and high-impedance grounded neutral alternating current systems must have a suitably sensitive ground detection system which indicates current in the ground connection, is able to withstand the maximum available fault current without damage, and provides continuous indication of circuit status to ground. A provision must be included to compare indications under fault conditions with those under normal conditions. According to original electrical plan, vessel's distribution is ungrounded and vessel's dual voltage generators are not equipped with a ground detection system.
Deficiency extended to 07APR2020 due to CG delay in plan review.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 7 February 2019
Resolved
For a fixed gas fire extinguishing system, a distribution line must extend at least 51 millimeters (2 inches) beyond the last orifice and be closed with a cap or plug. In the engine room, the CO2 piping does not extend 2 inches past the starboard side nozzle.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 February 2019
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. All batteries in the engine room are installed with wing nuts.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 7 February 2019
Resolved
When life floats are stowed in tiers, separate units must be kept apart by spacers. Life floats were stacked, but not separated by spacers.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
NAME: Vsl is broadcasting incorrect Name, MMSI: Vsl is broadcasting invalid MMSI, ZERO LENGTH OR BEAM: no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0)
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
CO2 fire extinguishing system overdue for annual maintenance
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Batteries in 02 floating water lights have expired batteries.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Line for water light is has extensive dry rot.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Aft life buoy has severe dry rot on grab lines.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Placard for life jackets not posted in conspicuous place.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Steering gear room hatch did not have a securing device.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Emergency instructions were not posted at the operating station.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel did not have up to light list.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
07 Battery terminals need permanent connectors.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel needs up to date Coast Pilot.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel needs up to date chart.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 22 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel does not have logs for required trainings.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Complete Annual inspection. 46 CFR 176.500
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
Vessel shall demonstrate dewatering through lazarette space rpior to carrying passengers for hire 46 CFR 182.520
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 13 May 2014
Resolved
Provide proper life float stowage arrangement by properly attaching STBD life float painter weak link.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 13 May 2014
Resolved
Renew deteriorated port Life Float painter and provide proof of weak link strength.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 13 May 2014
Resolved
Conduct proper repairs to damaged stbd lower Life Float in accordance with manufacturers approved method.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 13 May 2014
Resolved
Properly mark person capacity on each Life Float.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 13 May 2014
Resolved
Properly label upper deck adult life jacket storage with capacity and size.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Actuator
Issued 13 May 2014
Resolved
Properly repair hydraulic oil leak from steering actuator.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Welding/Hot Work
Issued 13 May 2014
Resolved
Conduct proper repairs to the fresh water tank and MSD holding tank prior to the completion of next haul out.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 13 May 2014
Resolved
Provide vessel Emergency Instructions.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 13 May 2014
Resolved
Complete prior outstanding deficiencies from prior inspection:
1) Provide drills/training log
2) Provide life saving inspection log
3) Provide method of communicating passenger count
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Operating Controls
Issued 6 May 2014
Resolved
Prove proper operation of engine room ventilation closures.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Properly connect all lifefloat water lights with 18' lines. 46 CFR 180.175(f)(4)
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Connect all oars to their lifefloats. 46CFR180.175 (d)(1)
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide connection lines between lifefloats so all are attached to painters. CFR 46 184.704
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Tank
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide indicator to show when sewage tank is ¾ full. CFR 184.704
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide proof that power fire pump can produce 60PSI. 46 CFR 181.300(b)
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Conductor
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide marine grade battery cables for port main batteries. 46 CFR 183.340(d)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Remove spilled battery acid from engine room. 46 CFR 176.830(a)
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Duct Hatches
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Prove proper operation of port and starboard engine room louvers (seized closed). CFR 182.456(c)
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Remove ungrounded portable electric cord and battery charger on the forward generator. 46CFR 176.830(a).
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide marine grade fuel filter on forward generator. 46 cfr 182.455(b)(6)
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide marine grade fuel lines on the forward generator. 46CFR 182.720(e)(3)(v)(c)
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide battery box for generator start battery. 183.350(e)
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Remove twist wire nuts on all installed submersible bilge pumps. 46 CFR 183.350(e)
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Remove submersible bilge pump from engine room. 46 CFR 184.702
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Remove submersible bilge pump from engine room. 46 CFR 184.702
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide replacement items for that following items found expired: in the first aid kit, ammonia inhalants, aspirin, sterile petroleum gauze, burn gel and eye wash. 46 CFR 160.041 and 46 CFR 134.710
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type III) › Size
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide two additional child size life jackets. 46 CFR 150.71(b)
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Flame Arrester
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide 30x30 flame screen for all fuel vents (mesh, wire, corrosion resistant) 46 CFR 182.450(e)
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 9 May 2012
Resolved
Provide current CG light list, US Coast Pilots, and Charts for area of operation IAW 46CFR184.420
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 9 February 2011
Resolved
Current list of enrolled crew members was not available for inspection.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 9 February 2011
Resolved
Log of required monthly lifesaving equipment inspections was not available/ being maintained.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 9 February 2011
Resolved
Safety Radiotelephony Certificate was outdated.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 9 February 2011
Resolved
Portable B-II Dry Chem Fire Extinguisher was being improperly stowed in locker and not secured in bracket as required.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 9 February 2011
Resolved
Center windshield wiper inoperable.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Linkage
Issued 9 February 2011
Resolved
Steering gear system was vibrating excessively.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Provide certificate of documentation onboard the vessel
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Obtain FCC marine radio operator permit for all operators of theis vessel. Vessel is limited to 1000' from shore.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Provide documents for proof of drug and alcohol program onboard vessel.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Secure lifefloat paddles to all four lifefloats.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Secure waterlights to all four liefloats.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Replace raw water suction hose on auxillary generator.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Provide current lightlist onboard vessel.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Provide current coast pilot onboard vessel.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Provide proper operation of fixed bilge system.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Complete U/W drills.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Replace steering gear compartment overhead light fixture.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Expired
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Three of the required orange smoke signals were expired
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 17 March 2008
Resolved
Make repairs to cracks/gashes on all lifefloats using approved materials.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 17 March 2008
Resolved
Replace all welding cable used on batteries in bow thruster compartment and engine room with approved marine grade battery cable.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Netting
Issued 17 March 2008
Resolved
Make repairs to broken weld on one 22 man lifefloat.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 17 March 2008
Resolved
Provide proof of current enrollment in drug testing consortium.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 17 March 2008
Resolved
Replace 6 deteriorated lifefloat paddles.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 17 March 2008
Resolved
Replace deteriorated retroreflective tape on lifefloats.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 17 March 2008
Resolved
Replace/renew 1 inoperable waterlight on lifefloat.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 17 March 2008
Resolved
Repair/renew broken high level alarm in bow thruster space.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free
Issued 17 March 2008
Resolved
Remove all tie down cords and netting to allow lifefloats to float free.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 10 January 2007
Resolved
Replace fuel oil supply hose in way of generator.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 10 January 2007
Resolved
Remove extension cord passing through bulkhead in way of Bow Thruster & Forward Hold Compartments. Fill hole ensuring watertight integrity.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 14 February 2006
Resolved
Install chafing gear on fuel oil supply line on generator.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 27 January 2006
Resolved
Prove proper operation of forepeak high water alarm to the satisfaction of an attending MI prior to operating with passengers for hire.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Heating › Piping
Issued 27 January 2006
Resolved
Renew leaking heating/cooling piping in way of the engine room.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 27 January 2006
Resolved
Provide proof of enrollment in a drug and alcohol testing program prior to operating with passengers for hire.
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 27 January 2006
Resolved
Provide proof of current EPIRB registration. Vessel is limited to a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route until cleared.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 27 January 2006
Resolved
Provide current stability letter onboard allowing vessel to operate on partially protected waters. Vessel is restricted to operating on protected waters.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 3 November 2005
Resolved
Install waterlight for each lifefloat.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Filter/Strainer
Issued 3 November 2005
Resolved
Remove fuel/water seperator system or install properly with marine grade wiring and CG approved fuel lines.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Overcurrent Device
Issued 3 November 2005
Resolved
Prove proper installation of all engine room batteries with regards to circuit protection and cut-off switches.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Provide a metallic clip for the waterlight on the ringbuoy so that it can be disconnected before throwing if desired.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Provide a waterlight for each lifefloat.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Post all certificates as required. No certificates, notices or instructions are posted anywhere on the vessel. COI, Stability Letter, Emergency Instructions, Lifejacket Donning Placard, Emergency Radio Broadcast placard, MARPOL Placard, Oil Pollution Placard.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Provide all engineroom battery cables except the engine starting cables, with an emergency cut-off switch and properly sized circuit protection. This item must be corrected before these battery powered systems may be energized. These items include engine room electric submersible bilge pumps and engine oil service pump system.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Filter/Strainer
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Properly wire the fuel filtering system installed in the fuel tank room. The system is wired using household cable not approved for marine installation, without an on/off switch and without proper circuit protection. This item must be corrected before the filtering system may be energized.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Provide hose and fittings as per 46 CFR 182.720(e) for the fuel oil filter system in the fuel tank compartment. The fuel oil filter system may not be energized until this item is corrected.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Condition
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Make the fire hose nozzles operable at both fire stations. This item must be corrected before vessel can embark passengers.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Provide an emergency cut-off switch for the pilothouse equipment battery located in the compartment under the pilothouse per 46 CFR 183.380(i).
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Provide an FCC Safety Radio Certificate.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Operating Controls
Issued 11 May 2005
Resolved
Demonstrate that the engine room ventilation closures operate properly. This item must be corrected before operating with passengers.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Provide service report for Fixed CO2 System in engine room. Current tags are also expired.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Provide mounting bracket for B-II portable fire extinguisher in main passenger space fwd.. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Mounting Bracket
Lifesaving › Liferaft Equipment
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Provide paddles for 22 man life float. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Paddle
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Remove temporary fuel transfer set-up from top of fuel tank. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Portable Fuel System
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Provide Max Passengers Allowed Sign for upper deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Open Deck Space
Documentation
Issued 11 May 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE COPIES OF FCC CERTIFICATES.
Casualty record · 2
8 April 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1770308
19 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7322665
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.