07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 2 October 2025
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have a means to reset engines. The override for the fire boy system is not operating. Repair the override to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 181.420 (b)(3)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided objective evidence of repairs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 2 October 2025
Resolved
Wire connectors must be of the captive type such as the ring or the flanged spade type. The battery conections are secured with wingnuts. Place appropriate connectors on batteries to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 183.340 (K)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 October 2025
Resolved 2 October 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided objective evidence of repairs.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 August 2022
Resolved
Equipment and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the OCMI as good marine practice. The vessel's masthead light is not energized on same circuit as other navigation running lights. Wire the navigation lights to be on same circuit.
46 CFR 176.800(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 August 2022
Resolved 23 August 2022
Resolution: Masthead light wired into navigation light switch.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 16 August 2022
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. Vessel requires up to date charts.
46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 August 2022
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: New charts provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel is restricted to 14 persons total due to lack of properly outfitted lifejackets until SOLAS tape and whistles are restored.
46 CFR 180.71
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 October 2021
Resolution: Purchased new life jackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel's life ring buoy and grab line is worn. Replace life ring buoy.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 October 2021
Resolution: Purchased new life ring buoy.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › UMS - Ship
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Forward deck hatch is not watertight and lacks securing
devices. Make forward deck hatch watertight and install securing devices on hatch cover in accordance with 46CFR171.124
46CFR171.124(a) "Old T"
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 October 2021
Resolution: Installed gasket, securing devices, and attachment lanyard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as
meeting the requirements of UL 1113. Electric bilge
pumps onboard should be model 10-6UL or 14A-6UL if made
by Rule.
46 CFR 182.520(e)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: Attended vessel and verified installation of UL 1113 submersible bilge pumps.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart. Cables were supported with plastic zip-ties. Remove zip-ties and install metal supports.
46 CFR 183.340 (b)(4)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: All electrical cable supports were changed to metal supports.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Kaleo Fernandez must provide valid medical certificate or proof from Honolulu Regional Exam Center that medical status is acceptable prior to operating. Send proof to [email withheld]
46CFR10.301(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: Provided evidence of medical certificate.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 12 October 2021
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. Replace the anchor chain support fixture prior to receiving next credit drydock.
46 CFR 176.700(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 June 2022
Resolution: Special note was updated anchor chain support was verified replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Monthly log for portable extinguisher was created while inspectors were onboard.
46CFR176.810(b)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 October 2021
Resolution: Log started.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Two adult lifejackets were missing. Provide additional life jacket in serviceable condition.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 July 2020
Resolved 31 July 2020
Resolution: Two new adult lifejackets were purchased and placed on the vessel with the vessel's name and appropriate retroreflective material.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 29 June 2020
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. Toggles for ventilation duct opening on port side of engine space were wasted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 July 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: All port engine ventilation toggles have been replaced in-kind.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 29 June 2020
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). VHF radio missing MMSI and LAT/LONG for DSC operation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 July 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: VHF radio properly displays MMSI and LAT/LONG for DSC operation.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
All vessels must have operable navigation lights in accordance with the Navigation Rules. Port running light was inoperable. Provide navigation lights that are in compliance with the Navigation Rules.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 July 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Port running light has been replaced in-kind and is operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Two holes between engine room and forward adjacent hold allow fixed fire extinguishing medium to communicate through bulkhead. Make vapor tight to ensure quantity of extinguisher is sufficient.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 July 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Holes in the engine room bulkhead have been properly sealed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Vessels alcohol test strips are expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 July 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Vessel has replaced alcohol test strips in-kind with non-expired equipment.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 25 June 2019
Resolved
A preengineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shutdown all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. During Fireboy discharge simulation test, main engine did not shutdown when wires were disconnected. Prove proper operation of preengineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 June 2019
Resolved 26 June 2019
Resolution: Proper operation of preengineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system demonstrated.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 June 2019
Resolved
Provide FCC Marine Operator's Permit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 July 2019
Resolved 26 June 2019
Resolution: FCC Marine Operator's Permit provided.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 June 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of preemployment drug and alcohol testing and enrollment in random drug testing program for crewmember Dave.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 July 2019
Resolved 15 July 2019
Resolution: Received proof of satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and enrollment into consortium random testing pool.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Repair 05 identified child size PFDs. Retro reflective material is worn.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 July 2018
Resolved 10 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel purchased three (03) new PFDs and repaired two (02).
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Provide PFD donning placard for all types of PFDs onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced PFDs and all PFDs are the same type.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Suction Strainer
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Install flame shield on fuel strainer.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 June 2018
Resolved 10 July 2018
Resolution: Installed flame shield on bowl of strainer.
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Provide log of monthly EPIRB test.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 June 2018
Resolution: Added monthly tests to vessel's Drill Log.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Provide first aid kit with all required contents.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 June 2018
Resolved 10 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel purchased new first aid kit with all required contents.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Provide VHF-DSC with GPS input.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel connected GPS to VHF.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Provide a copy of company's drug and alcohol policy/statement.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 June 2018
Resolved 11 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided a copy of company's drug and alcohol policy.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Provide proof that drug awareness training has been conducted.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 June 2018
Resolved 10 July 2018
Resolution: Owner provided doucmentation that training was conducted for all crew members.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 21 August 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of bilge pump located in steering gear space in accordance with 46 CFR 182.520.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 August 2017
Resolved 23 August 2017
Resolution: Proper operation of bilge pump proved.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Watertight Door
Issued 21 August 2017
Resolved
Provide means to secure watertight hatches to hatch frame in accordance with 46 CFR 179.360.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 August 2017
Resolved 23 August 2017
Resolution: Hatch cover secured to hatch frame with captive chain.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Critical Equipment/Systems ID Procedures
Issued 21 August 2017
Resolved
Make emergency broadcast placard specific to vessel in accordance with 46 CFR 184.506.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 August 2017
Resolved 23 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel name and call sign added to emergency broadcast placard.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Master's Responsiblity/Authority
Issued 17 August 2017
Resolved
Vessel may not operate with greater than six passengers until successful completion of annual inspection.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 August 2017
Resolved 21 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel had successful completion of COI.