09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: protect crew, other persons and the vessel from electrical hazards. Need to cap or remove dead end wires located next to Racor Filter in engine space to satisfaction of USCG.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 September 2025
Resolved 4 September 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Vessel EPIRBS must be tested monthly and logged. EPIRB only test once every three (03) months according to vessel log book. Corrected on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 September 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Vessels on limited coastwise routes are required to carry six (06) red and six (06) orange flares or twelve (12) red flares. Vessel had six (06) flares at the time of the inspection. Must add six (06) more flares for vessel's route. Corrected on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 September 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 26 September 2024
Resolved
At each subsequent inspection for certification, the operator shall be prepared to have ready for inspection of the lifesaving equipment. Life float outer shell needs repair to prevent water intrusion and permanent damage, life float line to weak link needs to be stowed properly to ensure quick deployment and retro reflective tape needs to be changed out to satisfaction of USCG.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 October 2024
Resolved 21 October 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 26 September 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed and maintained to prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors and minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Must cap all dead end wiring in engine space and electrical panel in forward salon space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 October 2024
Resolved 2 October 2024
Resolution: Operator sent pics to CG via email.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 26 September 2024
Resolved
At each subsequent inspection for certification, the operator shall be prepared to have ready for inspection of all machinery. Discovered minor diesel leak on main engine. Must troubleshoot and make repairs to satisfaction of USCG.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 October 2024
Resolved 22 October 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 September 2024
Resolved
Operators must show evidence of proper maintenance of all fire extinguishing equipment. One (01) portable extinguisher at secondary helm has lapsed on annual servicing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 October 2024
Resolved 7 October 2024
Resolution: Verified o/s
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 20 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed. 10ft by 10ft heavy duty seat was not mounted to the deck and was loosely placed. Vessel rep must install correctly and secure the seat to the vessel.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 27 June 2023
Resolution: Secured to the deck.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 20 June 2023
Resolved
Each paddle required for life floats must be at least four feet in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. Life float paddles are not lashed to the life floats. Properly arrange the paddles to life float onboard vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 27 June 2023
Resolution: Paddles properly lashed to life float.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 20 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed. The steering wheel was falling off of the operating station, must ensure strength and reinforce the installation properly.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 27 June 2023
Resolution: New installation of steering wheel and reinforced structure satisfactory.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 20 June 2023
Resolved
Every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, compass must be illuminated or restricted to daytime operation. Provide light for the compass.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 27 June 2023
Resolution: Verified compass illumination.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 June 2023
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Life ring is unserviceable.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 27 June 2023
Resolution: New life ring onboard.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 20 June 2023
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. The high water alarm was not audible from the main operating station, requires hardwire installation to the upper deck.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 27 June 2023
Resolution: New wiring installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 20 June 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator or a qualified servicing facility shall conduct inspections and tests as applicable for fixed gas fire extinguishing systems and must provide evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector The fire boy was not serviced. Vessel rep must arrange to have the fire boy inspected by servicing facility.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 27 June 2023
Resolution: Verfied proper servicing of the fire boy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel shall have a lifejacket for every passenger. Replace 18 adult lifejackets. Passenger count reduced to 4.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 December 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Replaced 18 adult lifejackets.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Replace expired items in first aid kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 October 2019
Resolved 11 October 2019
Resolution: Replaced expired items in first aid kit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Replace battery connections with a permanent type connectors.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: Replaced battery connections with a permanent type connectors
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel is to have its portable and semi portable gas fire extinguishing systems properly serviced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified portable and semi portable gas fire extinguishers were serviced.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel needs to conduct satisfactory operational test of the vessel's pre-engineered fire system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified satisfactory operational test of the vessel's pre-engineered fire system.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel needs to have all raw water supply and discharge hoses, and all other flexible hoses attached to vital systems properly secured with corrosion resistant metal hose clamps.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified all raw water supply and discharge hoses, and all other flexible hoses attached to vital systems were properly secured with corrosion resistant metal hose clamps.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
All bilges are to be free of standing oil.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified all bilges were free of standing oil.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel needs to conduct satisfactory sea trials and perform the required drills.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector viewed satisfactory sea trials and performed the required drills.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Expired
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel needs to have the required amount of in-service distress flares onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified the required amount of in-service distress flares onboard vessel.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel needs to be equipped with an opertional "Class D" or better vhf-dsc radio that is capable of integral gps capabilities or is connected to an electronic position device.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2016
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified required operational "Class D" or better vhf-dsc radio is connected to an electornic position device.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Provide proof of valid EPIRB registration.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2016
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified valid EPIRB registration.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel needs to have all required charts and publications onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2016
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified all required charts and publications are onboard the vessel.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel operator needs to provide proof of holding a valid FCC marine radio operator permit.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2016
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified valid FCC marine radio operator permit.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel needs to have all required medicines on board and within expiration.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2017
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified all required medicines onboard and all within exiration dates.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel is to post all required placards for passengers to view.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2016
Resolved 23 July 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector verified all required placards are in plain view for passengers.