Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 26 March 2026.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
The certificate of inspection must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible in a place likely to be seen by passengers. COI was not posted.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2023
Resolved 7 September 2023
Resolution: COI posted.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. Hydrostatic release was expired. Vessel restricted to 3 miles. Corrected prior to end of inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 August 2023
Resolution: Corrected prior to end of inspection.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 17 August 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. Hatch covers were not attached to the hatch frame.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2023
Resolved 19 March 2024
Resolution: Hatch covers attached to hatch frames.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 August 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. Port and starboard fuel vents do not have flame screens.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2023
Resolved 19 March 2024
Resolution: Flame screens fitted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J–1942. Marine inspector observed a USCG B1 hose greater than 30 inches leading from fuel tank to machinery through a watertight bulkhead. Submit plan to marine inspector prior to repair to prevent improper repair.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2023
Resolved 17 March 2025
Resolution: FUEL HOSES REPLACED WITH PROPER TYPE AND BULKHEAD FITTING.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 17 August 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:
(1) Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather decks. Marine inspector observed a vent in the vessel sideshell in way of the steering compartment starboard side. A similar arrangement on the port side was previously closed up at an unknown date.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2023
Resolved 17 March 2025
Resolution: CLOSED PREVIOUSLY BY SNNE INSPECTOR.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 15 August 2023
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel annual inspection was due no later than June 25, 2023. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers. Vessel inspection is scheduled for August 17, 2023.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel completed annual inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Portable dry chem fire extinguisher in wheelhouse tagged as inspected in 2021 w/ expiration date 3-months after inspection, labeled for restaurant (potentially mis-labled). Have servicing company re-inspect/re-tag extinguisher within 14 -days.
46 CFRv 176.25-25
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: CINTAS serviced fire extinguisher. Tagged July 2022, ABC dry chem. Cleared by picture.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Life ring w/ water light on upper deck properly working but the 6V battery expired May 2019. Install new 6V battery within 14-days. Extended to 30-days on 28Jun.
46 CFR 180.70
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 12 July 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Several electrical connections not installed in junction boxes, including on the Fire Pump wiring. All wiring joints and splices shall be made mechanically secured and in junction boxes within 14-days.
46 CFR 183.05-50 (b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: Fire Pump junction box installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Fuse Box/overcurrent protection had several missing breakers. Install blanks in un-used circuits within 14-days.
46 CFR 183.10-35
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: blanks installed. Cleared by picture.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Fire pump pressure gauge read 28 PSI when tested. Pressure generated by the system appeared to be higher and acceptable to reach all spaces on the vessel. Either calibrate gauge or replace the pressure gauge at fire pump to prove 60 psi within 30-days.
46 CFR 181.10-1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 12 July 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Extra maintenance supplies (5-gal lube oil buckets, hydraulic oils, etc.) found improperly stowed/not secure
in the engine room. Prior to next carrying passengers ensure all of the fuels/oils in the engine room are stowed in a manner to prevent shifting and accidental spills which might create a fire hazard.
46 CFR 176.25-50
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: Cleaned out E/R. Stowed maintenance fuels outside of space. Cleared by picture.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Overboard discharge valve from wheelhouse sewage holding tank confirmed leaking, found properly secured.
46 CFR 176.802
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 15 June 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Portable CO2 & dry chem extinguisher in boiler space stowed on deck in upright without bracket. Properly install in bracket.
46 CFR 181.520
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 15 June 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Electric submersible bilge pump in tank room, not operating.
46 CFR 182.520
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 15 June 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Several dead end wires found throughout the vessel. Operator stated during next dry dock they are re-wiring the entire vessel. Remove all dead-end wires during next dry dock availability due by 23 Feb 2023.
46 CFR 183.10-20
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 February 2023
Resolved 17 March 2023
Resolution: Dead end wires removed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Life ring on upper deck, improperly labeled with vessel name.
Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 185.604
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 14 June 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Interior saloon lighting missing bulb at portside deck access. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 183.430
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 14 June 2022
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Log book not properly kept, directed master to log USCG inspection, Fire (Q), MOB (Q), EGRESS (M) drills, & maintenance being conducted. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 185.520; .524; IFR
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 14 June 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Air intakes for engine room on upper deck had no standard way to be secured. Operator to install new vent covers to secure both aft ventilation stacks within 30-Days.
46 CFR 181.20-35
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 12 July 2022
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Consortium alcohol test strips not provided onboard.
46 CFR 185.212
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 14 June 2022
Resolved 19 June 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 25 March 2021
Resolved
For alternating-current generators a voltmeter and an ammeter shall be provided that can be used for measuring voltage and current of each generator that is in operation. A means for measuring frequency shall also be provided. The LADY MERRILEE ANN III is currently not equipped with a means to measure current and frequency. Install all required meters as required by cite. 46 CFR 183.10-5(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 18 April 2021
Resolution: Required meters installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 March 2021
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The LADY MERRILEE ANN III currently does not have a valid FCC Bridge to Bridge Certificate. Provide valid certificate as required.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 18 April 2021
Resolution: O/O obtained required FCC cert.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2019
Resolved
Improperly labelled storage
Due 7 June 2019
Resolved 4 June 2019
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 21 May 2019
Resolved
Provide light cover
Due 7 June 2019
Resolved 4 June 2019
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2019
Resolved
Properly support loose wiring
Due 7 June 2019
Resolved 4 June 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 31 May 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of bilge pumping arrangement.
Due 15 June 2018
Resolved 12 June 2018
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 May 2018
Resolved
Provide lights for all PFD's
Due 6 July 2018
Resolved 5 July 2018
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 31 March 2017
Resolved
Provide current charts and Coast Pilot.
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 6 April 2017
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 31 March 2017
Resolved
Provide proper wiring for stbd nav light
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 31 March 2017
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 31 March 2017
Resolved
Provide GPS capability to VHF/DSC
Due 30 April 2017
Resolved 14 April 2017
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 31 March 2017
Resolved
Provide two new life rings
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 3 April 2017
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 31 March 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation if bilge alrms for bunk room and lazzarette
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 31 March 2017
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 31 March 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 31 March 2017
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 31 March 2016
Resolved
Provide Iodine and Ammonia inhalents
Due 22 April 2016
Resolved 6 April 2016
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 31 March 2016
Resolved
Missing
Due 22 April 2016
Resolved 7 April 2016
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 31 March 2016
Resolved
Expired battery
Due 22 April 2016
Resolved 6 April 2016
Communications › Visual Communication › Warning Sign (gangway)
Issued 31 March 2016
Resolved
Labeling for upper deck worn out.
Due 22 April 2016
Resolved 6 April 2016
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switchboard
Issued 31 March 2016
Resolved
Missing blank covers for empty breaker spaces.
Due 22 April 2016
Resolved 6 April 2016
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type 1
Issued 31 March 2016
Resolved
Means unavailable to secure MSD from overboard discharge.
Due 22 April 2016
Resolved 6 April 2016
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Instructions
Issued 31 March 2016
Resolved
Proper labeling for spaces protected by and/or conatiner CO2 not in place.
Due 22 April 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016