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PURA VIDA DIVER
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named PURA VIDA DIVER
PURA VIDA DIVER is a 2000 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 55 inspections since 2000, most recently in February 2026, along with 190 deficiencies, 5 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2014.
Records from 2000 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 February 2026.
- Built
- 2000
- Last inspected
- 10 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 190 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2014
Identity
1093061
WDK4819
2496
Flag
UNITED STATES
367319470
Maury page id
psix-2496
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record
26 calendar years (2000–2026)
The 55 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)46.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 34 / net 27
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNEWTON BOATS, INC · SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2000
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portFAJARDO, PR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 28 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it34 - Simplified, Gross Ton
27 - Simplified, Net Ton
27 - Simplified, 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
WDK4819MMSI 367319470 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 September 2018, expires 18 September 2028
WDK4367MMSI 368054440 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 August 2018, cancelled 16 August 2018
WDE2033MMSI 367319470 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 October 2007, cancelled 26 May 2018
WDA9800MMSI 366869130 · cancelled · voluntarily equipped · granted 19 September 2002, cancelled 5 October 2007
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 · 55
10 February 2026
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8302098
22 September 2025
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8239299
28 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8146490
4 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8042964
20 November 2024
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8037778
1 July 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7946597
24 June 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7923319
11 September 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7789214
1 June 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7701075
3 November 2022
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7588850
1 June 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7457078
23 September 2021
Damage Survey · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7318387
12 June 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7223097
26 March 2021
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7152128
19 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6980832
4 December 2019
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6865241
17 June 2019
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6713597
2 August 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6459448
15 September 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6282493
1 August 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6227745
13 June 2017
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6174256
19 April 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6128043
17 April 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6128534
27 July 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5954425
29 March 2016
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5842526
24 March 2016
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5839772
2 December 2015
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5774024
6 June 2014
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4880873
10 July 2012
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4375296
2 July 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4364537
13 June 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4343115
6 June 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4336283
27 July 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4102125
13 July 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4079758
17 February 2010
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3680845
11 March 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3431864
6 May 2008
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3200197
7 November 2007
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3094406
19 October 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3083233
19 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3083239
28 August 2006
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2762051
2 May 2006
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2628125
21 March 2006
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2606676
28 April 2005
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2358954
18 August 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2169585
28 May 2004
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2080658
12 May 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1791504
7 November 2002
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1703433
9 July 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1642700
9 April 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1603306
10 September 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1362438
24 August 2001
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1071205
20 June 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1441882
3 May 2000
Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1460426
11 April 2000
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1456818
Deficiency record · 190
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 February 2026
Resolved
Each collision bulkhead must not be fitted with any type of penetration or opening except penetrations may be made if they are located as high and as far inboard as practicable and they have a means to make them watertight. The collision bulkhead had a penetration that was not watertight. Make the penetration watertight.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Health protection, medical care?)
Issued 10 February 2026
Resolved
An Employment Assistance Program (EAP) training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel. The training program must include at least the following elements: the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment; the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse; and documentation of training given to crewmembers and the employer's supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. Provide evidence of training for owner/captain (Supervisory), and crewmembers (non-supervisory), and provide evidence of training to the USCG.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 February 2026
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. The life buoy did not have retroreflective tape.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 September 2025
Resolved
Generalized pitting and corrosion found and marked in several areas of the aluminum topside railing, near the operating station. Repair or replace. Code 705C Prior dry dock credit.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 22 September 2025
Resolved
Wood rot and wood deterioration was found in two deck support frames in the toilet space, above the storage racks. Crop, renew and apply a wood preserver. Code 705C prior dry dock credit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 29 May 2025
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 protection against fire.
The bulkhead between the engine room and steering gear compartment had 03 penetrations with visible gaps allowing for the passage of CO2 if pre-engineered fire extinguished required deployment
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 May 2025
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI. The portable fire extinguisher located in the accommodation space was not filled to the appropriate capacity as indicated on the gauge, leaving vessel with 2/3 fire extinguishers required on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 May 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The retroreflective tape on 06 child sized lifejackets was visible worn and had no retroreflective intensity.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 29 May 2025
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. The hatch into the center compartment was not watertight due to worn out gasket.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel was found to have in place fire buckets of more than 2.5 gallons. 46CFR181.610 16C
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. A possible down-flooding point was identified in the portside top railing stern quarter due to a missing cap/vent scoop.
46 CFR 176.830, 16C
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Electrical connections and terminations to all conductors must retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding, and, where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable. Multiple dead-end wires were found underneath the operating station and not servicing any electrical equipment, and with expose electrical wiring without not being secured. 46 CFR 111.60-17, 16C.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Before getting underway on a voyage or as soon as practicable thereafter, the master of a vessel shall ensure that suitable public announcements are made informing all passengers of the following:
(1) The location of emergency exits, survival craft embarkation areas, and ring life buoys;
(2) The stowage location(s) of life jackets;
(3) The proper method of donning and adjusting life jackets of the type(s) carried on the vessel including a demonstration of the proper donning of a lifejacket,
(4) The location of the instruction placards for life jackets and other lifesaving devices;
(5) That all passengers will be required to don life jackets and other lifesaving devices.
(6) That all passengers will be required to don life jackets when possible hazardous conditions exist, as directed by the master.
Vessel crew failed to cover all information required to announce to the passengers in the safety briefing.
46 CFR 185.506, 16C
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Portable fire extinguishers brackets were found too small for the extinguisher not allowing easy stowage and retrieval; also not to be the approved bracket for the extinguisher model, according with extinguisher manufacturer. 46 CFR 181.500, 16C
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
FCC Radio Telephony Safety Certificate was found to have the Call Sign to be incorrect. Contact a certified FCC Technician to re-issue the certificate and provide copy to an attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR Part 80.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Forward starboard side railing stanchion was found lose, with a penetration in the fiber glass at its base where is secured to the deck. 46 CFR 176.830, 16C.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
An inspection for renewal of a Certificate of Inspection is conducted to determine if the vessel is in satisfactory condition, fit for the service intended, and complies with all applicable regulations. It normally includes inspection and testing of the structure. A fracture at the top of the starboard gunwale, allowing the possibility of water intrusion. 46 CFR 176.404, 16C.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
EAP education program must include: display and distribution of a community service hot-line telephone number for crew member assistance. EAP Placard was found expired, dated 2023. 46 CFR 16.401, 16C.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
CG003: A Certificate of Documentation is required for the operation of a vessel in certain trades, serves as evidence of vessel nationality and permits. Any vessel of at least 5 net tons which engages in coastwise trade , must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which is engaged. Vessel's current and valid original Certificate of Documentation was not available on board. 46 CFR67.1 & 67.7. 17C.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
07106: A Pre-Engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The owner or managing operator shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the USCG Marine Inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must be required to performed the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. A tag issued by a qualified servicing organization, and attached may be accepted as evidence that the necessary maintenance procedures have been conducted. Current Pre-engineered clean agent CO2 cylinder was installed with pressure gauge and manufacture decal towards the bulkhead, and unable to read. The servicing certificate does not provide any information of what type of service was conducted, nor information on what was the last time cylinder was hydro tested. Cylinder also was recently painted and still shows areas of corrosion. 46CFR181.420(a)(4)/ 46CFR176.810(b)(1)/ 46 CFR176.830. 17C.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
11116: A vessel in a limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flare distress signals, six orange smoke distress signals with a USCG approval number under series 160.021; or each orange smoke distress signals can be substituted by either a rocket parachute or a hand red flare distress signal. Vessel was found without any orange smoke distress signals and missing 04 red hand flare distress signals. 46CFR180.68/46CFR176.830 17C.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
13199: Fuel shut-off valves shall be installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines. starboard side fuel shut-off valve was found not to be closing or opening all the way upon actuating, and cause the engine to shut-off in open position during man over board drill and sea trials. 46 CFR182.455(b)(4)/ 46CFR176.830 17C.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
07116: Provisions must be made for closing all supply ducts openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Portside closing device was found not closing completely due to a corroded lower support. 46CFR182.465(h)/ 46CFR176.830. 17C.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
01104: At least one person is required to have a valid FCC VHF Radio Operator Permit on board a vessels carrying more than six passengers for hire in the open sea or any tidewater area of the United States. Current vessel licensed master is not holding, nor in possession of a FCC VHF Radio Operator's Permit, and in command of a vessel carrying passengers for hire since March 2023 according with the logbook. 47CFR Part 13/46CFR176.830. 17C.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
02108: Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions, protect passengers, crew and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. All ground cables in middle room, engine room and steering room have been found covered in sediments, lose, and wasted connectors. 46 CFR 183.200 (a)&(b)/ 46 CFR 176.830. 17C
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
02108: Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions, protect passengers, crew and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. Middle room, engine room steering room & VHF electric bus bars were found corroded, deteriorated with lose cable connections. 46 CFR 183.200 (a)&(b)/ 46 CFR 176.830. 17C
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
10111: As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) Nautical chart, (2) U.S. Coast Pilot, (3) Coast Guard Light List, (4) Tide Tables, and (5) Current Tables. Extracts from the publications listed above for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. Vessel did not had on board the following: (1) updated nautical chart, (2) Current tables and (3) Coast Pilot, (4) Coast Guard Light list. 46 CFR 184.420 (a)&(b). 16C.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
10111: The operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters (39FT) or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of The Rules for Navigation (COLREGS). Vessel does not have on board a copy of the Rules for Navigation. 33 CFR 83.01 (g). 16C.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
04108: The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Posted emergency instructions were found faded and not posted for crew and passengers view. 46 CFR 185.510 (a). 16C
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
10127: Before getting underway on a voyage or as soon as practicable thereafter, the master of a vessel shall ensure that suitable public announcements are made informing all passengers of the following: (1) The location of emergency exits, survival craft embarkation areas, and ring life buoys; (2) The stowage location(s) of life jackets; (3) Either: (i) The proper method of donning and adjusting life jackets of the type(s) carried on the vessel including a demonstration of the proper donning of a lifejacket, or (ii) That passengers may contact a crew member for a demonstration as appropriate, prior to beginning a voyage; (4) The location of the instruction placards for life jackets and other lifesaving devices; (5) That all passengers will be required to don life jackets when possible hazardous conditions exist, as directed by the master. The verbal emergency instructions performed by the master did not covered all the above required information that shall be provided to the master. 46 CFR 185.506, 16C.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
10109: A vessel of 12 meters (39FT) or more in length shall be provided with a whistle and a bell, all in accordance with the specifications in Annex III in the Navigation Rules. Diameter of the bell mouth shall be not less than 30mm. Whistle must have audibility range of 1 nautical mile. Vessel has no bell or whistle on board. Navigation Rules Part D, Rule 33, & annex III, 16C.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
10109: All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Vessel stern light was found inoperable. 46 CFR 183.420/ 33 CFR 83.20, 16C.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
11108: Each life float must be fitted with two paddles of at least 4 feet in length, lashed to the life float and buoyant. Largest life float two paddles were wasted and fracture due to UV light exposure. 46 CFR 180.175 (d)(2), 16C.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
11118: Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Only one donning placard was found, and lifejackets being carried on board are different model from the one displayed in the donning placard, which are [name withheld] brand. 46 CFR 185.516, 16C
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
03107: A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Forwards hatch was found leaking water when tested, and none of the hatches(forward, mid or stern were found secured to the hatch frame to prevent its loss. 46CFR 179.360(a)&(b)(2)/ 46 CFR 176.830, 16C.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
13104:a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Bilge high water audio alarm was inoperable in the middle compartment. 46 CFR 182.530/ 46 CFR 176.830 / 16C.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
99101: Glass and other glazing materials used in windows accessible to passengers and crew must be of material that will not break into dangerous fragments if fractured. Windows material in the passenger accommodation area were found fractured, broken and missing pieces. 46 CFR 177.1010
46 CFR 176.830, 16C.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
13101: Repairs and alterations to the machinery or equipment that affects the safety of the vessel must not me made without the approval of the USCG Officer in Charge of Marine Inspections. A coolant fluid reservoir bottle was removed from the vessel for the portside engine after it broke, and the other reservoir coolant fluid was found broken, without no any maintenance to repair and replace back into service as intended by vessel engine manufacturer's as designed. 46 CFR 176.700, 46 CFR 176.830, 16C
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
13199: Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure. Both port and starboard diesel fuel filters were found to have an excessive amount of sediment-debris inside. 46 CFR 182.100/ 46 CFR 176.830 / 16C.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
02108: Alterations and modifications, such as replacing extensive amounts of cabling, must comply with the regulations in 46 CFR 183.200 and 46 CFR 110. A large amount of dead-end wires, that have been cut or are not connected servicing any electrical component was found underneath the operating station, in the VHF console, in the engine room, middle room and steering room. 46 CFR 183/ 46 CFR 110/ 16C
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
07126: At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems. Upon removing the inspection port underneath the ladder that leads to the toilet, an accumulation of garbage (debris) was found. 46 CFR 176.830 (b)/ 16C.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
18299: Immediately after the addressing of resultant safety concerns, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty shall notify the nearest Sector Office, Marine Inspection Office, or Coast Guard Group Office whenever a vessel is involved in a marine casualty. Master failed in answering the basic questions about a marine casualty reporting procedures, required hours-days for alcohol and drug testing following a marine casualty, the use of the USCG Form CG2692B, and how many days to submit report to the USCG. Vessel Master must undergo training in such requirements. 46 CFR 185.202/ 16C.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Port and Starboard main diesel engines are leaking diesel fuel onto the engine compartment bilge. Sea trial and drills need to be completed before clearing code 17.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. At time of inspection, vessel had 39 serviceable adult life jackets of the 52 required per the COI. Passenger count reduced to 39.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
Each survival craft must be in good working order and
ready for immediate use at all times. Metal tube in the foot netting part of the 6 man life float was found corroded and broken. Requires replacement or repair. Passenger count shall be reduced to 40 on vessel until deficiency rectified.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts and publications.
At time of inspection charts and pubs were not on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Engine compartment drainage pipe partially obstructs Port fuel shutoff valve from operation intended and is not in good marine practice.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Dead end wires identified overhead in the toilet space. Requires removal.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual involved in the SMI. Alcohol swab test on board were expired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. COD on board vessel was past expiration date. COD renewal documentation required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Ring life buoy was found with a wasted drain plug permitting water intrusion into the body of the ring. Requires replacement.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
Each vessel that operates beyond three miles from the coastline must have a category 1 EPIRB installed to automatically float free and activate. Hydrostatic release unit designed to allow the EPIRB to float free was found with an expired date. Requires replacement and cannot operate beyond 3 nautical miles until deficiency cleared.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Solenoids zip tied on both Port and STBD engines due to broken or missing screws need to be repaired/replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
Each battery must be free from exposure to water splash or spray. Batteries in engine space require a cover.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 12 June 2021
Resolved
Wet woods and angel hair on all beams in the engine compartment. Starboard side suffering severly.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 June 2021
Resolved
Navigation lights and navigation system non-operable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 12 June 2021
Resolved
Insulation on the engine compartment hatches missing.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 12 June 2021
Resolved
Water intrusion in the engine and forward compartments.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. Two (02) crew member have worked onboard without pre employment testing, being enrolled in consortium with company.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
Each EPIRB must be tested monthly using integrated test circuit and output indicator. Logs showed EPIRB was not tested monthly, master confirmed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be good quality and efficient for the purpose it is installed to service. Potwarp lines deteriorated, replace on survival craft.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station. An audible alarm that sounds testing equipment, no audible alarm was observed/heard.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
On a nonmetallic vessel, the neutral must be connected to the common ground except that aluminum grounding conductor must not be used. Grounding in stern steering space was broken in places. Check for grounding in steering and engine spaces/clean corrosion.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
Exhaust piping must be properly supported by noncombustible hangers or blocks. Starboard side piping has broken hanger.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
Flexible nonmetallic hose must be complete with factory assembled end fittings requiring no further adjustment of the fitting on the hose. Ensure meets SAE J-1475. Fuel hoses on both engines between engine body and filter were observe to be clamped on in place. Ensure hoses meet SAE J-1942.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
A hatch cover must have securing devices. Forward hatch cover (bow) has wasted securing devices. Replace wasted securing arms.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
Vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. The contents of the first aid kit were expired.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
Internal framing, plating or planking of the vessel is concealed, section of the lining, ceiling or insulation may be removed or parts otherwise probed or exposed so that the inspector may be satisfied as to the condition of the hull structure. Observed angel hair rot along all four (04) corner of the hatch covers to the engine space.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 26 March 2021
Resolved
Light must be a floating waterlight approve under approval series 161.010. The floating water must be attached around the body of the lifefloat by a 10 mm (3/8 inch) lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultra-violet light5.5 meters (18 feet) in length. The lanyard was wasted and needs replacing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
All machinery equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Port exhaust muffler is missing one metal mounting clamp.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
A visual alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in normally unmanned spaces. The aft high bilge level visual alarm was inoperable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six red distress signals and six orange smoke distress signals. The vessel was not carrying sufficient distress signals.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
All GMDSS equipment capable of transmitting an automatic distress alert which includes the position of the ship must have either an integral navigation receiver or capability of being connected to an external navigation receiver. VHF radio does not display GPS coordinates. 47 CFR 80.1085(c)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
COLREGS Rule 27. The vessel did not have the international dive Code Flag "A".
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
The official number of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible interior structural part of the vessel. Vessel does not have official number permanently displayed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
Man overboard entries shall include a general description of the drill scenario and training topics. Drill logs are lacking details of the drill scenario.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Fuel line must have a remotely activated valve at the tank. The activation cable was seized on the port fuel tank and must be repaired to demonstrate proper operation to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Each life float must be equipped with an approved light. The 6 person life float was not equipped with an approved light and passenger count has been reduced to 48 until the light is provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Each engine must have a gauge at the operating station to indicate oil pressure. The port gauge was not working and must be repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Each submersible bilge pump must be UL rated. The pump in the engine room is not and must be replaced with UL rated pump.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
wire connections must be made in an enclosure. There are multiple dead-ended wires in the void space forward of the engine room and the aft void.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel Call Sign changed since Radio Safety Certificate issued. Provide updated Radio Safety Certificate.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 7 November 2017
Resolved
Ground wire in aft void.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 7 October 2017
Resolved
Check condition in fwd mid section void space beam supports.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 6 October 2017
Resolved
Stbd side engine hatch missing fwd hydraulic lift.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 6 October 2017
Resolved
check fiberglass damage in aft void space, port side hull near beam support.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 6 October 2017
Resolved
Secure midsection frwd bilge pump.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 6 October 2017
Resolved
Adjust midsection forward hatch cover gasket into void space. Does not close properly.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 15 September 2017
Resolved
Seal port side bulkhead in engine space.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 15 September 2017
Resolved
Clean out stbd grounding connection.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 6 August 2017
Resolved
Repair exhaust leak on STBD Engine rebreather tube.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Injector (fuel injection)
Issued 1 August 2017
Resolved
Replace all 6 fuel injectors on the STBD Engine
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 1 August 2017
Resolved
Engine exhaust temperature gauge is sporadic and must be replaced
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Captain did not have a copy of his Radio Operator Certificate onboard.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Vessel could not provide service record for the installed fire supression system
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
User Fees have not been paid
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Vessel was erroneously given a COD with recreational endorsement
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Replace 6 pax LF lanyard with 18ft lanyard. Current lanyard is 6ft
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Replace the rotten wood on the aft deck above the steering compartment.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Provide adequete support for Port and STBD mufflers
Lifesaving › Work Vest › Quantity
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Provide two portable lights onboard. Only one onboard
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Add more retro reflective tape
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
prove operation of lifebouy light.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Remove dead ended wires in compartment fwd of E/R
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
E/R High water alarm not functioning.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Seal
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Hose missing a double clamp
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 29 March 2016
Resolved
Properly prep and seal crack in fiberglass underneath fuel tank in engine space and crack on ladder leading to Operating Station.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 29 March 2016
Resolved
Replace 25 passenger Lifefloat with new, approved lifesaving appliance.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 29 March 2016
Resolved
Replace lifeline on Ring Life Buoy with approved line at least 60ft in length.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 29 March 2016
Resolved
Enter MMSI number in DSC-VHF Radio.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 24 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel is prohibited from carrying passengers for hire until a Certificate of Inspection (COI) Inspections has been completed. Vessel was found in operations with current COI expired 18MAR2016.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 6 June 2012
Resolved
Provide up to date nautical chart and navigation publications.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 13 July 2011
Resolved
Vessel is restricted to only daytime operations until compass light is repaired. 46 CFR 184.402
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 17 February 2010
Resolved
Renew lifelines as needed on lifefloats.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 17 February 2010
Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release on EPIRB for float free operation, vessel is restricted 3 miles from shore until completed to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 6 May 2008
Resolved
Replace (1) 1 1/2 ball valve (through hull fitting)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 6 May 2008
Resolved
Repair frame in mid compartment near water tank. (Fax Repair proposal to USCG)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 6 May 2008
Resolved
Repair crack 2 1/2 ft. in Cabin restroom.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 6 May 2008
Resolved
Repair fiberglass portside engine room compartment (3 ft)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 6 May 2008
Resolved
Repair cracks in alluminum deckhouse (fwd port & stbd).
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 6 May 2008
Resolved
(Deckhouse) Make repairs to aluminum round pipe fwd/portside.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Bearing
Issued 6 May 2008
Resolved
Replace port and stbd stern bearings
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 6 May 2008
Resolved
Repair damage/dings on bow
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 6 May 2008
Resolved
Both Rudders have excessive movement. Repair.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Install bilge alarm indicators(lights)at operating station.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Weak link for 6 man lifefloat is rated to high. Replace link to proper size.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Through hull fittings (2) in steering room do not have stop valves. Install stop valves and double clamp hoses.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Deck rails on stern are incomplete. Install proper railing and spacing iaw 46 CFR 177.900.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Through hull fitting (1) in steering compartment needs double clamped and pump removed.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Magnetic compass lightis inoperable. Repair/replace.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Replace wing nuts on batteries with proper hardware.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Double clamp all hoses on both engines.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Bearings
Issued 28 August 2006
Resolved
Fire pump not working properly . Provide 3 firebuckets with lines and stenciled "fire bucket". Vessel carries less than 49 passengers.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 28 August 2006
Resolved
06 orange and 06 red flares expired. Replace with new flares.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Pressure
Issued 28 August 2006
Resolved
Fire extinguisher is discharged, provide a charged and serviced extinguisher.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 2 May 2006
Resolved
Exterior hull, renew marked areas on stern deck platform. On both port and stbd side underneath deck needs to be reglassed.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 2 May 2006
Resolved
Renew marked blisters on exterior hull.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 2 May 2006
Resolved
Steering gear compartment, renew/reattch supports for both engine exhaust, (overhead support)
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 2 May 2006
Resolved
Renew/reattcah deck support, longitudal center in steering gear compartment.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 21 March 2006
Resolved
Replace or prove existing battery is not expired.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Relative Motion Plotting Equipment
Issued 28 April 2005
Resolved
Provide coast pilot, light list and tide tables.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 18 August 2004
Resolved
Provide portable hand bilge pump.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Pressure
Issued 18 August 2004
Resolved
Provide portable b-II CO2 extinguisher of main deck.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 18 August 2004
Resolved
provide two life rings.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 18 August 2004
Resolved
Conduct maintance/service on lifefloats, noticed signs of deteriorations on the protective layer of lifefloat
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 28 May 2004
Resolved
Repair a tranverse wood frame on the middle void space.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel Plate
Issued 19 May 2004
Resolved
Repair 13 fiberglass blisters on the bottom.
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 12 May 2003
Resolved
Repair fracture on the aft starboard side aluminum support for the pilot station hard top. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Superstructure
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 12 May 2003
Resolved
Replace frayed and sun damaged grab line on port side ring buoy. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Buoyant Lifeline
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 12 May 2003
Resolved
Provide copy of fixed and portable fire fighting equipment annual service report.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 12 May 2003
Resolved
Re-install strobe lights on 1 ring buoy and both life floats. (Lights are at service center) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Self-igniting Lights
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Condition
Issued 12 May 2003
Resolved
Provide 6 red hand held flares. (Current ones onboard appear to have suffered water damage.)
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 7 November 2002
Resolved
Prove proper operation of audible high-level bilge alarm. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Interface Detector
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 7 November 2002
Resolved
Install new port rudder. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Rudder Stock
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 7 November 2002
Resolved
Install new port rudder post and bearing. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Rudder Bearing
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 7 November 2002
Resolved
Replace the port and starboard propellers.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 7 November 2002
Resolved
Replace/repair scored shafts.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 7 November 2002
Resolved
Make repairs to bottom aft section of keel and make available for inspection prior to painting.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 7 November 2002
Resolved
Make repairs to fractures at the joint between the transom and the dive platform bracket on both port and starboard sides. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bracket
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Replace the two (2) B-I fire extinguishers on the main deck with B-II fire extinguishers as required by the vsl's COI.
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Conduct and log crew training as required by 46 CFR 185.420. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Logbook (official)
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Provide FCC ship station license. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC SSL
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Provide FFC Safety certificate. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC SSL
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Install new hydrostatic release for EPIRB or prove currently installed one has not be in service for more that 2 years. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Provide up to date tidal and current tables, coast pilot, and light list onboard vessel. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Carriage of Charts and Publications
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear)
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Install missing clamps on exhaust pipe, one in engine room and one missing in steering compartment. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping (exhaust)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Restock first aid kit or provide new kit that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 184.710 and 46 CFR 160.041. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Prove proper operation of audible high level bilge alarm. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Interface Detector
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Consult with the builder of the vessel and submit a repair proposal for making permanent repairs to the fractures in the #2 compartment (MSD tank space) at the base of the transverse bulkhead/frame where it joins the #1 longitudinal frames port and starboard.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear)
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Replace missing support/hanger on the port side muffler and make repair to fracture in steering compartment bulkhead where the portside exhaust pipe passes through engine-room bulkhead. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Silencer (exhaust)
Documentation
Issued 20 June 2001
Resolved
Provide evidence of the FCC Safety Certificate, and provide Vsl's call sign.
Navigation
Issued 20 June 2001
Resolved
Provide the following publications: Coast Guard Light List, Tide Tables, tidal Current tables.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 June 2001
Resolved
Replace plastic strainer on bilge alarm, engine room
Lifesaving
Issued 20 June 2001
Resolved
Mark upper deck with the maximum number of passengers allowed (2nd Deck)
Fire Fighting
Issued 20 June 2001
Resolved
Provide 3 fire buckets of 2.5 gal and mark them with vsl's name.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 June 2001
Resolved
Provide NOAA Registered Sticker on vsl's EPIRB, write expiration dates for the hydro release, and Vsl's name on EPIRB.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 June 2001
Resolved
Provide repair proposal on delaminated frame on 2nd void space.
Documentation
Issued 20 June 2001
Resolved
Post the following certificates, COI (both pages), Sability letter, Emergency instructions and Emergency Broadcast instructions.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
INSTALL BILGE PUMP OR PROVIDE METHOD OF DRAINAGE FROM FWD COMPARTMENT (HEADAREA) PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Navigation
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE APPLICABLE NAVIGATION PUBLICATIONS IAW 46 CFR 184.420 NO LATER THAN03JUN00.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
MOUNT EPIRB IN A FLOAT FREE ARRANGEMENT PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Electrical
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
INSTALL COVER OVER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IN FWD TANK ROOM PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
PLACE ADDITIONAL LIFEJACKET INSTRUCTION PLACARD ON UPPER DECK NLT 03JUN00.
Documentation
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT ALL CREW IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM CHEMICAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS IAW 46 CFR PART 16 NLT 03JUN00.
Documentation
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS IAW 46 CFR 185.510 PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
ATTACH PADDLES TO LIFEFLOATS PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Engineering
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM BOAT MANUFACTURERER THAT FLEXIBLE FUEL LINES MEET 46 CFR 182.445(g) PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Navigation
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
DOUBLE NUT RUDDER POST SECURING BOLTS NLT 03JUN00.
Unknown
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
INSTALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WITH CG APPROVED BRACKETS NLT 03JUN00.
Casualty record · 1
15 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4841878
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.