Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 April 2026.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation serving the protected space and engines that draw intake air from the protected space prior to release of the extinguishing agent into the space. Starboard MDE did not shutdown when testing the pressure switch installed in the fixed fire fighting system.
46 CFR 118.410(b)(10)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Retested Fixed FF shutdowns and all worked as designed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Crew alarm
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 114.110(f) must submit plans to the cognizant OCMI, in accordance with 46 CFR 115.700, for the installation and use of monitoring device(s) to ensure the wakefulness of the watchmen required in paragraph (a) of this section. (3) Be arranged to ensure proper coverage of the passenger accommodation spaces, common areas, and spaces with potential fire hazards. Several watchman alarm switches were missing and the system could not be fully tested.
46 CFR 122.410(b)(3)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Watchman alarm call points were reinstalled and tested sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Generator overspeed test did not properly secure the generators when tested.
46 CFR 115.840
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Generator overspeeds retested and shutdown as designed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 May 2025
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; minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. The following electrical installation deficiencies were identified:
- Crew berthing H2 was missing light cover
- crew passageway forward and aft lighting had broken covers
-AC flats junction box was found not properly secured or covered and had exposed wiring
46 CFR 120.200
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 May 2025
Resolution: All electrical issues identified were corrected
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
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. The following deficiencies were identified:
- Crew berthing passageway had wires exposed and a kill switch installed.
-Passenger room 107 did not have functioning PA speaker
46 CFR 116.530
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Identified issues were resolved and retested sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
Waste Receptacles. Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Waste receptacles in crew heads (mens and womens) were constructed with combustible material (plastic).
46 CFR 116.405(i)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Plastic garbage cans were removed from the vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Cleanliness
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection, quarters, toilet and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, and similar spaces may be examined to determine that they are serviceable and in a sanitary condition. Galley range hood and fan had excessive grease build up that was leaking down the bulkhead and pooling up on the floor.
46 CFR 115.818
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: All identified areas were properly cleaned and degreased.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
A grease extraction hood required by § 118.400 of this part must meet UL 710 “Exhaust Hoods for Commercial Cooking Equipment,” or other standard specified by the Commandant. Several holes in the side of the grease extraction hood were identified which does not meet UL 710 or NFPA 96.
46 CFR 118.425
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Identified holes were properly covered.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights located at the operating station and machinery spaces. EGen portable light was inoperable.
46 CFR 120.430
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Egen portable light was replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
Penetrations in A-Class fire control boundaries for electrical cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc. must be constructed to prevent the passage of flame and smoke for one hour. In addition, the penetration must be designed or insulated so that it will withstand the same temperature rise limits as the boundary penetrated. Aft bulkhead in laundry space has through hull penetration that would allow the passage of flame and smoke.
46 CFR 116.415(a)(2)(ii)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 May 2025
Resolution: Properly sealed. All sat
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operations. Egen remote fuel shutoff was not properly labeled.
46 CFR 122.608
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 May 2025
Resolution: Label added, all sat.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
A passenger safety bill must be posted by the master in each passenger cabin or stateroom on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers. passenger safety bills were found missing in passenger rooms 109 and 110.
46 CFR 122.515(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2025
Resolved 2 June 2025
Resolution: Passenger safety bills were reposted in the missing rooms.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
A fire control plan must be posted on the vessel in a location that is accessible and visible to all passengers. The plan must show escape routes, areas of refuge, embarkation stations, the location of fire protection/emergency equipment, compartment titles and hazard classification of accommodation and service spaces, and structural fire protection boundaries. The following deficiencies were identified as missing IAW the fire control plan:
- Prom deck Chief Engineer berthing was missing a PFD and PFD label
- Prom Deck starboard side 3 man berthing was missing PFD
- Salt room was missing PFD's.
Lounge deck berthing L41 was missing PFD placard.
46 CFR 116.530
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: All identified issues were rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 19 May 2025
No resolution recorded
For a vessel, the construction of which was begun prior to approval of the plans and information required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, the cognizant OCMI may require any additional plans and information, manufacturers' certifications of construction, testing including reasonable destructive testing, and inspections, which the OCMI determines are necessary to verify that the vessel complies with the requirements of this subchapter. Due to the recent upgrade of the fire detection system, an updated fire control plan shall be completed and approved by MSC prior to operating in 2026. Additionally, it was identified that an A class bulkhead was located on the approved fire control on the main deck in the forward stores but was not present. It appears to be an error on the approved plans as the A class bulkhead was never installed at original construction.
46 CFR 116.202(c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Complete a survey of hull/side shell and provide a detailed drawing and plans for repairs. Due to multiple welds and scattered pits throughout.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 January 2025
Resolved 30 January 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided plan and repair proposal.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Due to the rapid corrosion and excessive deterioration of hull and anodes a corrosion survey needs to be conducted to determine the cause of the corrosion.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2026
Resolved 16 April 2026
Resolution: Received copy of corrosion survey report and uploaded into vessel documents.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 24 May 2024
Resolved
24MAY24: A lighting fixture must be installed as follows: Each lighting fixture and lampholder must be fixed. A fixture must not be supported by the screw shell of a lampholder. Overhead lighting in EDG space behind the PA system was found zip tied in the overhead.
46 CFR 120.410(c)(2)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 May 2024
Resolution: Light was properly mounted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 24 May 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. Laundry room dryer ventilation was found zip tied to the overhead and attached with combustible materiald. The other end of the dryer ventilation was found with a rag inside and ventilating into the space.
46 CFR 116.100
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 May 2024
Resolution: Dryer vent was properly secured and excess hose from previous dryer was removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 24 May 2024
Resolved
Penetrations in A-Class fire control boundaries for electrical cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc. must be constructed to prevent the passage of flame and smoke for one hour. A Class deck penetration in laundry space is missing fire block.
46 CFR 116.415 (a)(2)(ii)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 May 2024
Resolution: Missing fire block was installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 24 May 2024
Resolved
A door in a fire control boundary must meet the following requirements. Class A doors leading from the dining room into the galley do not close properly.
46 CFR 116.435(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 May 2024
Resolution: Galley door was adjusted and closes properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 24 May 2024
Resolved
Holdback hooks are not allowed. If installed, a hold back mechanism for a door must allow the door to be released. Door leading from galley down to the lower engineering space was found with a rope holdback.
46 CFR 116.435(c)(6)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 May 2024
Resolution: Door holdback was removed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation, testing and approval
Issued 20 May 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 inspection of lifesaving equipment and systems including inspection of each inflatable liferaft, inflatable buoyant apparatus, and inflatable lifejacket to determine that it has been serviced as required by § 185.730 of this chapter Liferafts were not onboard at time of inspection.
46 CFR 115.808(a)(4)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 May 2024
Resolution: Liferafts were installed and properly secured.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 May 2024
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. 06 life rings onboard were found with severe UV damage and cracking.
46 CFR 115.808(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2024
Resolution: Life rings were replaced with new.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 20 May 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. The emergency diesel generator space CO2 system had not been serviced.
46 CFR 115.810(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: EDG CO2 system was serviced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 20 May 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. Bridge electrical panel on aft bulkhead was missing a blank.
46 CFR 120.200(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2024
Resolution: Missing blank was installed in breaker panel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 20 May 2024
Resolved
Doors in A-Class fire control boundaries must meet the following additional requirements: If installed, a hold back mechanism for a door must allow the door to be released locally, upon a signal from a control space; and upon disruption of the power system. Several doors did not close properly and several could not be tested due to obstructions in and around the doors.
46 CFR 116.435(c)(6)(ii)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 May 2024
Resolution: All fire doors were tested sat.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 20 May 2024
Resolved
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 in "MARIA" rooms were inoperable.
46 CFR 121.610(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 May 2024
Resolution: PA system was repaired and tested sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 May 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. Waterlight had incorrect batteries installed not IAW approval letter.
46 CFR 117.70(d)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 May 2024
Resolution: Proper batteries were installed IAW manufacturers approval letter.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Fire extinguishing equipment installed on a vessel in excess of the requirements of §§ 118.400 and 118.500 must be designed, constructed, installed, and maintained in a manner acceptable to the Commandant. Vessels installed sprinkler system which is excess equipment installed but not required has not been serviced IAW NFPA 13.
46 CFR 118.120
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Received technician report attesting to servicing of sprinkler system.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 May 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. Electrical outlet in laundry space to the left of the washer was not mounted to the bulkhead and the cover was cracked.
46 CFR 120.200
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Cover was replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure. Exposed wires were found behind the dryer coming from the installed enclosure.
46 CFR 120.340(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Wires were removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure. Electrical enclosure in overhead of the aft dry stores space was found with wires exposed and the cover plate missing.
46 CFR 120.340(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Wires were properly terminated and cover was replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 May 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. Hot water tank in engine room was missing the cover for the electrical connection/controller box.
46 CFR 120.200
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Cover was replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Several overhead lights in engine room and emergency diesel generator room were mounted with zip ties and bailing wire.
46 CFR 120.220
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Light was properly mounted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Distribution panels and switchboards that are accessible from the rear must be constructed to prevent a person from accidentally contacting energized parts. #3 Generator was being serviced and the rear cover was removed. Replace cover while not actively being serviced.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Cover was reinstalled.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
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. Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Breaker panel in laundry room had an ope slot and was not properly blanked.
46 CFR 120.200(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Opening was properly blanked.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
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. Public address speaker in engineering passageway was found zip tied in the overhead and not properly mounted.
46 CFR 184.610(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Speaker was properly mounted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Multiple removable deck plates throughout the lower decks including engine room were not secured and missing mounting hardware.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Deck plates were properly installed and mounted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 24 May 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment. Vessels fixed fire protection system in the engine room, emergency diesel generator space and galley had not been serviced since Feb 2022.
46 CFR 115.810
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: CO2 system in EDG space and engine room were serviced and shutdowns tested SAT. Galley range system was also serviced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 24 May 2023
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. Aft stairs leading to the upper deck was not properly marked with maximum passenger capacity.
46 CFR 122.602
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Upper deck max capacity sign was installed at top of aft stairwell.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 May 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Room 106 entry light was missing the bulb and light cover.
46 CFR 120.200(c)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Light was repaired sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 24 May 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station. Bilge high water alarm system was not providing an audible alarm at the operating station.
46 CFR 119.530
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Audible alarm was reapired and tested sat for all spaces.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 24 May 2023
Resolved
Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located in a conspicuous place at or near each pull box and stop valve control and in the space where the extinguishing agent cylinders are stored. If the storage cylinders are separate from the protected space, the instructions must also include a schematic diagram of the system and instructions detailing alternate methods of releasing the extinguishing agent should the local manual release or stop valve controls fail to operate. Simple instructions and schematic diagram of fixed gas fire system in engine room and emergency diesel generator space were missing.
46 CFR 122.612
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Diagrams and instructions were posted at all required locations.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 24 May 2023
Resolved
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. Crew berthing passageway speaker was inoperable.
46 CFR 121.610
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Crew berthing passageway speaker was repaired and tested sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 May 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment. Portable fire extinguisher in ladderwell leading to crew berthing had not been serviced.
46 CFR 115.810
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 May 2023
Resolution: Fire extinguisher was swapped out with one that had been recently serviced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 16 April 2023
Resolved
Each vessel that relies on electricty to power vital systems must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from two sources of electricty. Two generators are currently unable to be paralleled to supply adequate load, the third genertor has an excessive oil leak. Provide tech report and demonstrate proper operation prior to movement.
46 CFR 120.310(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 April 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 16 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. The #3 generator was unable to maintain proper voltage. Demonstrate proper operation of the #3 generator on load to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 120.200(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 June 2023
Resolved 14 July 2023
Resolution: #3 MDG repaired. Load test sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 16 April 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link. Two liferafts on the port side were secured to the cradle with line and the float free link was not installed. The hydrostatic release was properly installed, cleared on the spot.
46 CFR 117.130(a)(1)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 April 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
Paint and flammable liquid lockers must be constructed of steel or equivalent material, or wholly lined with steel or equivalent material. A fiberglass deck box was located on the main deck aft that was filled with paint and other flammable materials.
46 CFR 116.405(e)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Paint and other flammable materials were placed into a metal deck locker prior to completion of inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
Fire load calculations must be submitted by the owner for review to the Marine Safety Center when: (1) A space is designated as a low risk accommodation space by the owner; or (2) The cognizant OCMI determines, based on the quantity of combustibles, that the fire load present in a high risk accommodations space may exceed 37.5 kg (7.5 pounds) of combustibles per square meter (square foot) of deck area. Space forward of passenger cabins on the lounge deck as well as the starboard forward passenger cabin (aka the Salt Room) had linens, towels and other large quantities of combustibles stored in these spaces.
46 CFR 116.427(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Excess linens and towels were placed into individual staterooms reducing the fire load in these spaces.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
A fire control plan must be posted on the vessel in a location that is accessible and visible to all passengers. The plan must show compartment titles and hazard classification of accommodation and service spaces. Starboard main deck passenger cabin has been converted to a "Salt Room". Fire control plan does not reflect on changes made to this space. Deficiency to be corrected prior to beginning of next operating season in 2023.
46 CFR 116.530
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2023
Resolved 24 May 2023
Resolution: Fire control plan was updated to reflect changes to the "Salt Room" space classification.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules, except that a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must also have navigation lights that meet UL 1104, “Marine Navigation Lights,” or other standard specified by the Commandant. All around anchor light was inoperable.
46 CFR 120.420
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2022
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: Anchor light tested SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 3 May 2022
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, 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. The starboard galley ventilation did not completely seal when closed.
46 CFR 116.100
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2022
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: Starboard galley ventilation closre reparied and operationally tested SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 114.110(e) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with 46 CFR 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Heat detector in EDG space was damaged.
46 CFR 118.400(d)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2022
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: Heat detector replaced and tested SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 114.110(e) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with 46 CFR 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Heat detectors were not properly mounted in the engine room.
46 CFR 118.400(d)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2022
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: Engine room heat detectors were properly mounted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Electrical panel in engineers stateroom was missing a blank.
46 CFR 120.200(c)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2022
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: Blank installed in electrical breaker panel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Multiple rooms were missing overhead lighting bulbs and the connections were left dangling.
46 CFR 120.200(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2022
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: All lights repaired SAT.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 3 May 2022
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. Beverage C02 bottles in lounge are unsecured.
46 CFR 122.100
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2022
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: Beverage CO2 bottles have been properly secured.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Tubular gauge glasses, if fitted to diesel fuel tanks, must be of heat resistant materials, adequately protected from mechanical damage, and provided at the tank connections with devices that will automatically close in the event of rupture of the gauge or gauge lines. EDG fuel tank has a plastic gauge and does not have a device installed to automatically close in the event of rupture.
46 CFR 119.440(a)(7)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: Fuel gauge replaced with glass and self closing valve installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 31 March 2022
Resolved
UT tech report found multiple areas of wastage that is above 25% and in some areas as much as 42%. Crop and renew to original scantling. The areas of wastage according to the report were found:
-near the keel between frame 13 and running to frame 19 on both port and starboard side
-near the keel between frame 22 to frame 26
-On the port side bottom midships between frame 22-frame 24.
-Near the keel, port side between frame 29-31
-Between port frame 32 and 33
-Between port frame 33 and 36
-Between port frame 37 and 38
-Between port frame 39 and 42
-Between Starboard frame 30 and 32
-Between starboard frame 33 and 36
-Between starboard frame 38 and 39
-Between starboard frame 39 and 42
-Port side between frame 59-60
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 April 2022
Resolved 12 April 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 31 March 2022
Resolved
In the outboard most area of the bottom of the hull at Port frame 41, UT shots found 30% wastage. Due to the placement of blocks and shipyard restrictions, welding to crop and renew the wastage is not possible during this dry dock. Crop and renew to original scantling during next dry dock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2024
Resolved 7 March 2023
Resolution: Oversaw proper permanent repairs to all wasted areas of the hull, 07 crop-outs total, during early drydock, All SAT.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 2 March 2022
Resolved
Vessel has had considerable amount of hull replaced within the past 10 years and the port anchor is no longer on board. There is a concern of a total aggregate vessel weight change of more than 2% since the last stability test. Provide evidence that the vessel's weight has not undergone total aggregate change of more than 2%.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 April 2022
Resolved 3 April 2022
Resolution: Anchor had already been taking into account for stability.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Provide complete instructions for operation of all fixed gas fire extinguishing systems iaw. 46CFR122.612 at or near each pull box and stop valve control. also include a schematic diagram of the system and instructions detailing alternate methods of releasing agent.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Posted
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Post CO2 warning sign on space storing CO2 for emergency generator iaw 46CFR122.612(h)(i)(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Posted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Ensure all "break glass in case of emergency" have appropriate hammers attached and signage.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Provide lagging for all hot sections of exhaust piping in engine room.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Lagging installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Replace missing structure fire protection insulation on fwd side of FWD MVZ bulkhead in way of door frame.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Arrange battery cables to ensure there are no chaffing cables in battery arrangement on top deck aft of emergency generator space.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Corrected
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Repair or replace broken hinge on deep fat fryer in galley.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: New hinge installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Remove locking door knob on life jacket stowage close in cabin 106.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Replace missing lighting globe/guard on overhead light bulb in lazarette.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Globe installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Provide updated Lightlist and Coast Pilot.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Provided.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Replace missing flange plate on flange located on backside of the collision bulkhead near top.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Flange plate installed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Ensure public address system is operational throughout the vessel's accommodation spaces.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: System properly working in all spaces.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Replace expired battery in ring buoy water-light on upper deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: New water light installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Replace missing bolts in breaker panel cover for electrical breaker panel in lazarette on the port side.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Panel properly secured.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Properly secure electrical junction box in way of HVAC machinery.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 April 2021
Resolved
Post instructions for emergency fuel shut off vlave operation.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Posted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 7 April 2020
Resolved
While the vessel is engaged in towing the vessel must be controlled by a licensed Master or Mate of towing. Vessel has until April 1st 2022 to man vessel with licensed Master and Mate of towing.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2022
Resolved 29 September 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 7 April 2020
Resolved
Vessel must provide updated stability calculations to include towing to Coast Guard Marine Safety Center to update vessels stability letter by April 1st 2022
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2022
Resolved 29 September 2021
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 April 2020
Resolved
Vessel shall provide correct light and day shape configuration for the tow being conducted prior to towing.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2020
Resolved 22 May 2021
Resolution: Towing lights intsalled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 7 April 2020
Resolved
Vessel shall start and maintain records for towline and terminal gear used for towing astern or alongside prior to towing
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2020
Resolved 22 May 2021
Resolution: Log and records onboard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 5 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel has two fractured stiffeners on the forward bulkhead of the potable water tank, starboard side. Repair cracked welds no later then May 1, 2020.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2020
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Properly repaired.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
Posted Emergency Instructions and Station Bill fail to address procedures for rough seas and addressing the fitting of daedlight covers on main deck windows as required by COI's routes and conditions. Update Emergency Instructions and Station Bill as appropriate.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Station bill updated.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
Operating instructions for engine room fixed halon system are outdated/inaccurate and need to be updated.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Instructions updated.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Distribution panels must prevent persons from accidentally contacting energized parts; the 110vac panel in the port lazzarette had multiple openings inside the panel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 1 May 2019
Resolution: Verified all circuit breaker openings were provided with blank covers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor must be made within an enclosure; there are two dead ended cables in the overhead of the lazzarete and a pump on the port outboard side missing a cover for the junction box.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 1 May 2019
Resolution: Identified cables were secured inside of a junction box.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Nonconducting matting must be provided on the deck in the rear of a switchboard; the engine room and emergency generator switchboards were not provided with matting.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 8 May 2019
Resolution: Verified the required matting was provided.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Each ungrounded system must be provided with a ground detection system; the egen ground detection system was not properly working.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 1 May 2019
Resolution: Verified egen ground detection system was properly watching. Original fault was the result of a blown fuse.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Egen fuel shutoff valve must be operable from outside the space; the remote fuel stop was inoperable.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 1 May 2019
Resolution: Witnessed a satisfactory test of the remote fuel stop.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
The vessel must have an audible and visible alarm in the pilothous upon failure of power to the steering gear; the loss of power alarm did not function properly.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 May 2019
Resolved 8 May 2019
Resolution: Witnessed a satisfactory operational test of the vessel's loss of power steering alarms.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Exposed hazards must be protected with a cover; an AC compressor flywheel and belt were missing a cover.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 1 May 2019
Resolution: Verified the flywheel and belt cover were provided.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Each lighting fixture must have a globe, lens, or diffuser; the light cover for the fixture over the engine room air receiver was missing.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 1 May 2019
Resolution: Verified a lighting fixture cover was provided.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
The temporary lighting system in the voids forward of the engine room needs to be removed or of the permanent type.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 8 May 2019
Resolution: Verified the the temporary lighting and non-marine grade wiring installation was removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Deck hatches must close watertight; the forepeak scuttle would not properly close.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 8 May 2019
Resolution: Verified a t-handle wrench was provided and in the vicinity of the valve.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Demonstrate drills prior to seasonal operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 8 May 2019
Resolution: Witnessed underway drills.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Open hatch pilot house warning lights were not available for inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 8 May 2019
Resolution: Witnessed a satisfactory operational test of the open hatch warning lights.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have a device on station to open the forepeak remote bilge suction valve.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 1 May 2019
Resolution: Verified a t-handle was provided and on station near the forepeak remote bilge suction valve.
Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone
Issued 9 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel must be equipped with a sound powered telephone system to communicate between the pilot house and steering gear compartment.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2018
Resolved 30 October 2018
Resolution: Verified installation and conducted an operational test of the sound powered telephone system between the steering gear room and the bridge.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Engine room ventilation fire dampers failed to properly deploy upon activation. Service dampers to allow for full closure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Resolution: Verfied installation of new automatic fixed fire fighting ventilation dampners and witnessed a satisfactory test.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 26 June 2016
Resolved
Identified that the aluminum life jacket stowage boxes on the upper aft weather deck were not secured to the deck. Secure boxes to prevent shifting in the event of heavy weather.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 July 2016
Resolved 11 July 2016
Resolution: Upper weather deck life jacket boxes have been effectively secured to prevent shifting.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 26 June 2016
Resolved
Distribution panels located on the port aft bulkhead of the engine contained unlabled circuits. Properly label all circuit breakers.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 July 2016
Resolved 11 July 2016
Resolution: Aft engine room electrical distribution panel breakers were appropriately marked and identified.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Automation Equipment
Issued 26 June 2016
Resolved
Submit boilers PSTP's to MSC for approval.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2016
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Witnessed deomonstration of approved boiler PSTP's, all sat.