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07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
One length of fire hose shall be provided for each fire hydrant required. Hose shall be in one piece not less than 25ft and not more than 50ft in length. Fire hose on port side hydrant found with leaks at the hose connection and vary nozzle connection. Replace to the satisfaction of MI.
46CFR 181.15-10 (a,b)
Old "T"
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
Resolution: Fire hose replaced
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 March 2026
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 who was directly involved in the SMI. Vessel had no alcohol swabs on board. Replace alcohol swabs to the satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 4.06-15(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
Resolution: Alcohol swabs ordered and on board
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. No paper charts available for Sec Del Bay's zone. Have paper charts on board to the satisfaction of MI.
46CFR 184.420(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
Resolution: Paper charts on board
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942. MI found deteriorated hose on port engine lube oil return line. Replace hose in kind the satisfaction of MI.
46CFR182.720 (e)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
Resolution: Flexible hose replaced
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire boy engine shut down.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 May 2025
Resolved 2 May 2025
Resolution: Set up correctly tested sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Replace starboard side fire hose.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 May 2025
Resolved 2 May 2025
Resolution: Renewed hose
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Remove oil from bilges.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 May 2025
Resolved 22 May 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Properly secure wiring with metallic mounts as discussed.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 May 2025
Resolved 22 May 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Provide spanner wrenches on both port and starboard sides.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 May 2025
Resolved 22 May 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Provide fire axe.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 May 2025
Resolved 22 May 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Renew Asprin in 1st aid kit.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 May 2025
Resolved 22 May 2025
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 17 June 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Vsl's operator swapped out valid EPIRB battery.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 June 2024
Resolved
EACH FIRE HOSE NOZZLE MUST BE OF CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIAL AND BE CAPABLE OF BEING CHANGED BETWEEN A SOLID STREAM AND A SPRAY PATTERN. THE NOZZLE SHALL BE OF A TYPE APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVAL SERIES 162.027; OR BE OF A TYPE RECOGNIZED BY THE COMMANDANT AS BEING EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE. MI DISCOVERED THAT VESSEL'S FIRE HOSE NOZZLE WAS FULLY CORRODED PREVENTING IT FROM ACTUATING.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced fire hose nozzle. Vessel's rep sent over video of fire nozzle working properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 17 June 2024
Resolved
EACH LIFE FLOAT’S LIFELINE AND PENDANTS MUST BE AS FURNISHED BY THE MANUFACTURER MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOUND IN 46 CFR 160.010. MI FOUND SECTIONS OF FRAYED LIFELINE ON THE VESSEL'S LIFE FLOAT EFFECTING ITS CAPABILITY.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 June 2024
Resolution: Vsl's operator swapped life float lifelines.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 17 June 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 June 2024
Resolution: MI replaced alcohol strips.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 17 June 2024
Resolved
THE MASTER SHALL CONDUCT SUFFICIENT DRILLS AND GIVE SUFFICIENT INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL CREW MEMBERS ARE FAMILIAR WITH THEIR DUTIES DURING EMERGENCIES THAT NECESSITATE ABANDONING SHIP, THE RECOVERY OF PERSONS WHO HAVE FALLEN OVERBOARD & DUTIES OF EACH CREWMEMBER IN CASE OF A FIRE. MI DISCOVERED NO RECENT PROOF OF CONDUCTED DRILLS.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 June 2024
Resolution: Vsl's operator conducted emergency drills and logged each drill.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 1 February 2024
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12-month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel is overdue for its credit drydock exam.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel completed last worklist items from drydock exam.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 March 2023
Resolved
All electrical installations shall
be to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection. There is an electrical fault within the vessel that does not allow multiple systems to function properly. 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 April 2023
Resolution: The electrical fault was due to a secured breaker. MI verified systems were functional during inspection.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 21 March 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, 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. Bilge high level alarm did not function in any space. 46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 April 2023
Resolution: Witnessed sat operation of 4/5 alarms in person, and video proof of the 5th alarm
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 21 March 2023
Resolved
A vessel must meet the survival craft requirements of table 180.200(c). Port and Starboard appeared to be water logged and were heavy to lift. Require operational test. 46 CFR 180.200(c)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 April 2023
Resolution: Reviewed installation plan in person, then reviewed video of proper installation
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 21 March 2023
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during
emergencies. Vessel has not conducted drills since
August 2022 and crew was unfamiliar with procedures. 46 CFR 185.520(a); 46 CFR 185.524(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 April 2023
Resolution: Master conducted drills the day after receiving 835. Spoke with master and crew on roles, responsibilities and procedures for an abandonship and fire in the engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 21 March 2023
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly. The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Last EPIRB test was conducted December 2022. 46 CFR 185.728(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 April 2023
Resolved 6 April 2023
Resolution: EPIRB was tested and logged with no noted issues.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 March 2023
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. Hydrostatic unit did not have the year in which it expires marked. 46 CFR 185.740(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 April 2023
Resolved 6 April 2023
Resolution: Hydrostatic release was properly marked with its expiration date, March 2025.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 March 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. First aid kits had expired medications and burn gel. 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 April 2023
Resolved 6 April 2023
Resolution: Installed new first aid kit, verrified contents did not contain expired medication or burn cream.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 21 March 2023
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, U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication, Coast Guard Light List, Tide tables; and Current tables, or a river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority. Ensure updated charts and publications are onvoard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 April 2023
Resolved 6 April 2023
Resolution: Owner purchased new charts. Verrified current updates had been conducted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
A power driven fire pump shall be installed on each mechanically propelled L vessel which is permitted to carry more than 49 passengers.
Vessel's power driven fire pump was inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 April 2022
Resolved 19 April 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 181.720(a)(3)- Upon activation of fire system, main engines must turn off. Automatic shut downs failed to operate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 March 2021
Resolved 6 April 2021
Resolution: Observed satisfactory repair
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
46CFR4.06-3- Alcohol test strips on board are expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 April 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Multiple life jackets were water logged and improperly labeled with different vessel name.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 April 2021
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Crew members lacked competency of vital systems (bilge pumps and fire suppression system).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 March 2021
Resolved 6 April 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
Vessels constructed of wood must provide bilge alarms in all watertight compartments. Bilge alarms in forepeak, #2 void, Engine Room, and Lazertte were inoperable. Provide proper operation of bilge alarm.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 8 July 2020
Resolution: Alarm operable
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be capable of automatically shut down all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Vessel fixed gas system did not shut down both MDE’s. Provide proper operation of pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 July 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: Fix system operable
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or likely to become, a serious marine incident shall comply with 46 CFR 4.06-1. Vessels alcohol test strips were expired. Provide new alcohol test strips.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 July 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: Strips onboard
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
At each inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Engine room had oil all over in bilge. Remove oil from bilge and clean.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: Oil cleaned up
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating light unless limited to daylight operations. Vessel floatlight was inoperative. Replace broken floatlight on ring buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: Floatlight replaced
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
Each ring buoy must be in accordance with subchapter Q. Grablines on 02 ring buoys were deteriated. Replace grablines on 02 ring buoys and label ships name on 3rd ring buoy.
46 CFR 180.70(b)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: Grab lines replaced and vessel name printed on ring buoy
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of an conductor must be made within an enclosure. Vessels blge wiring connections were not in a watertight enclosure.
46 CFR 183.340(q)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 21 July 2020
Resolution: Recieved pictures of all bilge wiring in enclosures
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
When a flexible section is a nonconductor of electricity, thereby must be joined by a conductor for protection against generation of a static charge. Vessel bonding wire was not connected. Connect bonding wire starboard side fuel tank.
46 CFR 182.445(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: bonding wire reconnected
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. Life float light was inoperable on port life float. Repair or replace light.
46 CFR 180.604(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: Corrected
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
The name of the vessel of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. Vessel name was not on all life float paddles. Provide vessel name on paddles.
46 CFR 185.604(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: paddles labled
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
Batteries must be mounted in trays lined with material resistant to damage from an electrolyte. Battery next to generator was mounted in a wood tray with liquid on top of battery and on the inside of lid. New battery charger does not have ammeter connected in the charging circuit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 April 2019
Resolved 24 April 2019
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
Vessels constructed of wood must provide bilge level alarms in all watertight compartments. High level alarms in lazarrette & forepeak were inoperable.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 April 2019
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire pump after installation of new motor and pressure gauge.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 April 2019
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
At each inspection the owner shall be prepared to conduct drills. Plan alternative date to conduct man overboard and fire drills to account for tide.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 April 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 8 November 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting incomplete dimension information (AIS Antenna Position "X" equals 0)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2019
Resolved 21 May 2019
Resolution: Owner emailed notifying errors rectified. Checked NAVCEN Website, and all errors verified as cleared.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 12 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel is required to have an audible and visual alarm for all spaces containing bilge alarms. Vessel could not prove proper operation of lazerrette or engine room bilge alarms. 46CFR182.530
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2018
Resolution: Verified bilge alarms.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 12 April 2018
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Vessel's starboard navigation light is not operable. Vessel is restricted to day time and clear weather operation only. 46CFR183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 April 2018
Resolution: Navigation lights repaired and verified.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 12 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel must ensure all bilges are free of oil and debris. Observed oil in engine room bilges, vessel must clean all oil out of the engine room bilges. 46CFR176.830
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2018
Resolution: Bilges free of oil.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 12 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel is required to maintain an updated DAPI crew list. Vessel must provide this list upon request from the Coast Guard. 46CFR16.260(b)(2)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided updated DAPI crew list.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 12 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel is required up to date charts and publications. Vessel's last updated charts and publications are from 2013. Vessel must update all charts and publications.
46CFR184.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided new charts.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Type
Issued 12 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel's fire hose is required to have a corrosion resistant nozzle. Vessel's current nozzle does not fit on the hose. Vessel must provide a corrosion resistant nozzle. 46CFR181.320
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel bought the correct fitting nozzle and proved proper operation.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Vessel is unable to demonstrate pre-engineered fire system test. Prove proper operation of system shutdown upon simulated activation system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: The Fire Boy has been properly repaired. Witnessed proper operation of the shutdown's for the mains.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 19 January 2016
Resolved
Failure to make vessel available for drydock examinations and internal structural examinations required by this section.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 January 2016
Resolved 19 January 2016
Resolution: Completed satisfactory DD/ISE inspection.