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USNS COMFORT
Public Vessel, Unclassified · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)
USNS COMFORT is a 1987 public vessel, unclassified. The Coast Guard has recorded 81 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 173 deficiencies — 5 with no resolution recorded — and 1 operational control.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 April 2026.
- Built
- 1987
- Last inspected
- 8 April 2026
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 173 recorded · 5 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
7390478
NCOM
271430
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-271430
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded7
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it
does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar
years in which a record exists, not years in service.
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Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it63527 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
54367 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
19058 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
35958 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
44578 - Dead Weight, Ton
69360 - Displacement, Ton
54367 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
19058 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
35958 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
44578 - Dead Weight, Ton
69360 - Displacement, Ton
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Inspection history · 81
8 April 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8352686
24 March 2026
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8332653
17 November 2025
Periodic Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8269527
25 September 2025
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8241338
27 August 2025
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8219260
4 June 2025
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8151901
13 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8135038
22 August 2024
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7991832
17 July 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7960303
20 June 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7938495
9 June 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7970333
9 May 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7909595
29 January 2024
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7857393
18 September 2023
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7796028
24 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7695767
23 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7694780
24 January 2023
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7626299
9 January 2023
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7618343
4 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7589484
18 October 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7579560
14 September 2022
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7563870
3 March 2022
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7409380
22 February 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7400546
8 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7394987
18 January 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7381990
10 December 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7367323
3 December 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7362939
16 November 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7344574
3 November 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7344871
26 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7339898
21 July 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7263578
23 April 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7181556
22 April 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7180713
15 April 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7175365
30 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7165357
30 March 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7166040
4 January 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7119405
29 December 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7117325
18 December 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7113830
7 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7107770
2 December 2020
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7106530
4 November 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7089746
7 October 2020
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7080399
9 May 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6970917
15 April 2020
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6939516
1 April 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6934067
10 March 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6923608
20 November 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6860716
7 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6898898
18 July 2019
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6755094
18 July 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6776046
9 June 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6710263
9 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6710919
24 May 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6692508
11 April 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6661433
8 January 2019
Administrative Inspection · Special · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Spot Check · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6625789
19 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6564601
18 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6563911
28 September 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6550868
24 September 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6548892
10 September 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6537860
16 August 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6514707
3 August 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6511963
16 July 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6482529
5 July 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6469783
3 May 2018
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6405907
15 December 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6326549
27 November 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6312796
29 September 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6278099
27 September 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6276361
20 March 2017
Hull Examination · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6110055
1 March 2017
In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6097217
28 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6097433
16 December 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6063436
14 November 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6040335
4 November 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6035517
2 November 2016
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6076157
15 March 2016
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5834384
22 February 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5811992
19 February 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5826604
16 February 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5816480
Deficiency record · 173
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
The fire detection and alarm system must be capable of immediate operation at all times that the vessel is in service. The fire control panel was not alarming when heat detection and manual pull stations were tested.
46CFR76.27-5(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Each liferaft or group of liferafts must be arranged for float-free launching. The arrangement must ensure that the liferaft or liferafts, when released and inflated, are not dragged under by the sinking vessel. A hydrostatic release unit used in a float-free arrangement must be approved under approval series 160.162. Inflatable life rafts were rigged with wire that was not float free.
46CFR199.130(c)(7)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 November 2025
No resolution recorded
Each vessel must carry a lifejacket for each person on board. All kapok style lifejackets on board were found deteriorated and unserviceable. Persons on board will be reduced by 683 persons. Total persons allowed on board is 1,482.
12JAN26: Revised to the following- Persons on board will be reduced by 195 persons. Total persons allowed on board is 1,970.
46 CFR 199.70(b)(1)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
For each watertight door which is in a required subdivision bulkhead, an indicator light must be installed in the pilothouse and at each other vessel operating station from which the door is not visible. The indicator must show whether the door is open or closed. WTD indicator on the bridge has multiple inoperable lights.
46CFR170.270(e)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
All doors, except those that are kept normally closed, shall be of a type which are capable of release from the control station and from a position at the door. Fire screen door and ladder well doors not closing numbers,1-70-2.
46 CFR 72.05-25(b)(9)(ii)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Doors, other than those which are normally locked, such as from staterooms, fan rooms, lockers, etc., shall be of the self-closing type capable of closing against a 3 1/2 degree list. Doors 1-59-1 and 4-68-2 did not self-close.
46 CFR 72.05-25(b)(9)(i)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 21 November 2025
No resolution recorded
Each vessel must have a means of communication among the navigating bridge and the steering gear room, if outside the engine room. Vessels 1JV sound powered phone for the bridge and steering gear room was inoperable. The vessel has multiple redundant communication systems, including handheld radios and dial telephones, must be corrected by 28 FEB 2026.
46CFR 113.30-5
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Each lifeboat must be launched with its assigned operating crew aboard and maneuvered in the water at least once every 3 months during an abandon-ship drill. Port side lifeboats have not been launched in the last 3 months.
46CFR199.180(d)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
As far as is reasonable and practicable, rescue boats, other than lifeboats which are also rescue boats, must be launched with their assigned crew aboard and maneuvered in the water each month. Such launching and maneuvering must occur at least once every 3 months. Port side rescue boat has not been launched in the last 3 months.
46CFR199.180(d)(7)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 21 November 2025
No resolution recorded
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. #5 life boat hook indicator panel was showing a fault. Lifeboat has been locked out. Repairs to be made prior to 28 FEB 2026
46 CFR 199.190(a)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. General alarm bell was inoperable on flight deck.
46 CFR 199.190(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Missing blanks on panel ELT-5, EP-607. Ground on Medical Equipment breaker on main deck IVO ICU STBD side.
46 CFR 111.01-1(a)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Illuminated exit signs are required and must be installed in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical Engineering Regulations) of this chapter. Emergency exit lights were inoperable at the following locations 4-68-1,3-81-1,2-71-01, third deck lounge (the village).
46 CFR 78.47-40(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure: Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Multiple grounds & burnt-out bulbs were noted on ground indicators on AMR switchboard.
46CFR111.01-1(a)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure: Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Ground was indicated on 120v Load Center Ground detection on ECR main control board.
46CFR111.01-1(a)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure: Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. A/C SW Pump switch was not properly installed into AMR board and open areas around switch were covered with electrical tape.
46CFR111.01-1(a)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Piping conveying oil must be run away from hot surfaces wherever possible. Where such leads are unavoidable, only welded joints are to be used, or alternatively, suitable shields are to be fitted in the way of flanged or mechanical pipe joints when welded joints are not practicable. Multiple lube oil flanges on ADGs were missing shields or improperly installed.
46CFR56.50-60(j)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
The applicable standards established by the ABS Marine Vessel Rules (incorporated by reference, see § 58.03-1), may be used as the standard for the design, construction, and testing of main and auxiliary machinery except as modified in this subchapter. SSDG was missing factory installed support bracket on fwd side of engine for high pressure fuel lines.
46CFR58.01-5
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Valves must be designed for the maximum pressure to which they may be subjected, but in no case must the design pressure be less than 50 psig. Fire Station No.33 had valve leaking by when system was energized.
46CFR56.20-9(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Valves must be designed for the maximum pressure to which they may be subjected, but in no case must the design pressure be less than 50 psig. Fire Station 1-8-8 had valve leaking by when system was energized.
46CFR56.20-9(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Valves must be designed for the maximum pressure to which they may be subjected, but in no case must the design pressure be less than 50 psig. Fire Station No. 46 had valve leaking by when system was energized.
46CFR56.20-9(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Valves must be designed for the maximum pressure to which they may be subjected, but in no case must the design pressure be less than 50 psig. Fire Station 91 wye gate had valve leaking by when system was energized.
46CFR56.20-9(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Valves must be designed for the maximum pressure to which they may be subjected, but in no case must the design pressure be less than 50 psig. Fire Station 2-53-2 had valve leaking by when system was energized.
46CFR56.20-9(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Valves must be designed for the maximum pressure to which they may be subjected, but in no case must the design pressure be less than 50 psig. Fire Station 3-67-1 had valve leaking by when system was energized.
46CFR56.20-9(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers and their stations must be numbered in accordance with 78.47-30. Extinguisher #264 in AMR was missing, a extinguisher was found nearby on deck that did not match number of this station.
46CFR76.50-10(e)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers and their stations must be numbered in accordance with 78.47-30. Extinguisher #174 was missing in service area #1 & a CG unapproved extinguisher was found nearby on deck.
46CFR76.50-10(e)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency steering position com./ compass reading
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must have an illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass required under paragraph (b) that is at the main steering stand unless the gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering stand. Gyrocompass repeater in the steering gear compartment reading was not the same as the reading from the gyrocompass on the bridge. Corrected on the spot.
46CFR96.17-1(c)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Each muster station and embarkation station must be adequately illuminated by lighting with power supplied from the vessel's emergency source of electrical power. Vessel has multiple embarkation lights out on both the port and stbd sides. Corrected on the spot.
46CFR199.110(c)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Each generator prime mover must have an overspeed device that is independent of the normal operating governor and so adjusted that the speed cannot exceed the maximum rated speed by more then 15 percent. Emergency diesel generator overspeed failed to function when tested. Corrected on the spot.
46CFR111.12(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and dangerous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Guard was missing that covers shaft on forward fire pump. Corrected on the spot.
46CFR72.40-20(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
If mechanical ventilation is provided for in a protected space, the ventilation system must automatically shut down prior to discharge of the system to that space. Ventilation Fire Damper 01-24-4 would not close automatically as designed when fixed HALON system was tested in Flammable Supply Storage room. Corrected on the spot.
46CFR95.16-30 (a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
Each Class 3 WTD must be designed, constructed, tested and marked in according with ASTM 1196 and ASTM 1197. WTD at Frame 42, had gouge in the sealing edge of the frame, the door movement warning alarm was inop and the door could not be opened using the local hand pump.
46 CFR 170.270(c
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 1 October 2025
No resolution recorded
A survey shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or whenever any important repairs are made. The port side Ballast Tank No. 6 has approx. 1/8" diameter through hole damage inboard side in way of the lower bilge. Rectify prior to using the ballast tank.
46 CFR 71.40-1(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 25 September 2025
No resolution recorded
A survey shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or whenever any important repairs are made. The plating underneath the fire pump in Service Area #1 is wasted beyond 30% in several areas that is tank top of Ballast Tank #1. Rectify prior to 28FEB2026.
46 CFR 71.40-1(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
An inspection, either general or partial depending upon the circumstances, shall be made whenever any important repairs or alterations are undertaken. Vessel was removing floor tiles in the way of 03-53-0 passageway outside of lavatories and discovered a hole and wasted deck. Submit repair proposal.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
The Attending Marine Inspector is not limited from making tests or inspections as deemed necessary to be assured of the safety of the vessel. The MI requested to see operation of Boiler Safety-Valves. Crew was unable/unwilling to demonstrate operational test of boiler safety-valves. Vessel is not authorized to conduct missions prior to proving operation of safety valves to the Coast Guard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Doors in stairway enclosures and Main Vertical Zone bulkheads shall be of the self-closing type capable of closing against a 3.5 degree list. Fire door 01-42-1 failed to close completely.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
The vessel's firefighting equipment is to be at all times ready for use. Portable extinguisher #17's discharge hose is wasted. Replace extinguisher.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Minimum Safe Manning Document
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
The OCMI is responsible for properly prescribing manning
on vessels. The machinery inspector noted that the
engineering manning level is inadequate based on the
age, required maintenance, crew and passenger count, and
multiple engine room configuration of the ship. In order
to address this issue fill out and return Manning
proposal supplement
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 23 May 2023
Resolved
Each passenger vessel of 500GT and over must carry on each side of the vessel at least one rescue boat. Vessel's stbd rescue boat davit is inoperable. Vessel submitted satisfactory repair plan and is permitted to operate with one rescue boat in accordance with MOU between MSC and USCG dated 30 May 2021. Due date is per repair plan submitted to USCG Sector Mobile on 18 May 2023.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 24 January 2023
Resolved
A survey, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or completeness of its equipment, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made.
UT Shots provided IVO STBD fuel storage tank 6-69-1 showed areas of wastage greater the 25% and a wasted/holed sounding tube pipe that was causing fuel to leak. Plate with wastage greater the 25% & sounding tube should be cropped and renewed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 9 January 2023
Resolved
Doors shall have a latch with a minimum throw of 3/4" which can be operated from either side of the door. Vessel self-reported the following fire doors FSD61 01-82-1, FSD60 01-80-1, FSD58 01-72-1, FSD52 01-66-1, FSD50 01-63-1, FSD46 01-54-1, FSD43 01-50-1, (not numbered) 01-42-1 & FSD68 1-29-0 have latches that will not secure or broken hardware for the doors that need replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 October 2022
Resolved
Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTPs) for SSDG go against the recommendation of the Manufacturer according to [name withheld] and submit updated PSTPs to MSC for review and approval.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 23 September 2022
Resolved
Each passenger vessel must carry a combination of lifeboats and liferafts that have an aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the total number of persons on board. Vessel was missing one 25 man life raft. Vessel’s total passenger count is reduced by 25 persons until missing liferaft is replace.
46 CFR 199.201
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 23 September 2022
Resolved
Each passenger vessel of 500 tons gross tonnage and over must carry on each side of the vessel at least one rescue boat. Vessel’s stbd side rescue boat davit is inoperable. Vessel may operate as permitted in Sector Mobile issued in letter 22-319.
46 CFR 199.202
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 September 2022
Resolved
All automatically or remotely controlled or monitored vital systems addressed by part 62 of this subchapter must be subjected to tests and inspections to evaluate the operation and reliability of controls, alarms, safety features, and interlocks. Vessel was not able to
demonstrate jacket water temp & low oil pressure (SSDG), low battery voltage(SSDG), high lube oil temp (EDG), high jacket water temp(EDG), Steering Gear Overload, Sitchboard interlocks, high lube oil temp
(ADG) & Battery Charger Fail on ADG's).
Vessel did not have means to test in presence of MI's during COI. Vessel must demonstrate tests in presence of MI's once they have the proper tools/equipment to do so IAW approved procedures.
46 CFR 61.40-1
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 23 September 2022
Resolved
In the event of alterations involving the safety of the vessel, the applicable plans shall be submitted for approval covering the proposed work, except as modified by § 71.55-1(b). The general scope of the plans shall be as noted in § 71.65-5. Vessel replaced some of the fire extinguishers onboard since the previous approved/stamped fire/safety plan. Contact cognizant OCMI to update plans to accurately reflect onboard arrangement and amend COI to reflect fire extinguisher weight based to performance based harmonization.
46 CFR 71.65-10
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 23 September 2022
Resolved
Tests required before entering or getting underway;primary and secondary steering gear; to include the full movement of the rudder to the required capabilities of the steering gear. Vessel unable to achieve left/right 35 degrees. Helm indicates 35 degrees however rudder only achieves 33 degrees. Vessel to provide objective evidence from troubleshooting attesting to satisfactory operation of full steering capabilities prior to departing Norfolk, VA.
33 CFR 164.25(a)(1)(vii)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Lifeboat 10 stbd long rail and aft top grab rail found wasted. Reduce total persons allowed on board by 115 until repaired or replaced to satisfaction of attending CGMI.46 CFR 199.190(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Lifeboat 8 stbd long rail and fwd bottom grab rail found wasted. Reduce total persons allowed on board by 230 until repaired or replaced to satisfaction of attending CGMI. 46 CFR 199.190(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Lifeboat 5 port long rail was found wasted. Repair or replace to satisfaction of attending CGMI. 46 CFR 199.190(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Found unserviceable litter support systems on lifeboats 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Litter support systems are not to be used until repaired, replaced, or removed to satisfaction of CGMI.46 CFR 199.190(a). Will be repaired at next scheduled drydock in March 2022.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. In lifeboat 4, found fiberglass damage to the area surrounding boatplug. Repair fiberglass to satisfaction of attending CGMI.46 CFR 199.190(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. In lifeboat 8, found fiberglass damage in the exterior of the bilge. Repair fiberglass to satisfaction of attending CGMI.46 CFR 199.190(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
All passenger vessels shall have efficient guard rails.Found wasted top rail on O1 deck below lifeboat 10, wasted top rail near Purser's Office at O1-85-1, wasted bottom rail on fantail in port and stbd quarters, wasted bottom rail FR 67 port side and FR 80 on O2 deck in vicinity of lifeboat 8. Repair or replace to satisfaction of attending CGMI. 46 CFR 72.40-5
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
The inspection shall ensure structure, piping, and other equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. The exhaust pipes above O2N2 station on stbd side, labeled #5 and #1 were found unserviceable. Repair or replace to satisfaction of attending CGMI.46 CFR 91.25-10. 18Jan22 This has been added to the vessels drydock repair plan for the upcoming drydock scheduled for 18Jan22.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
The inspection shall ensure structure, piping, and other equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. Bottom support for drain pipe found wasted on O2 deck, port side, in vicinity of Frame 65 and rescue boat. Repair or replace to satisfaction of attending CGMI.46 CFR 91.25-10
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
When more than 12 nm from the nearest land, any discharge of oil or oily mixtures into the sea from a ship is prohibited except when the ship has in operation oily water separating equipment as required by part 46 CFR 155 subpart B. The vessel’s oily water separating equipment is inoperative.33 CFR 151.10(a)(6)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
The spring in a relief valve in service for up to and including 250 psi shall not be reset for any pressure more than 10 percent above or 10 percent below that for which the relief valve is marked. The SSDG air receiver Nos. 1 and 2’s relief valves setting are marked 145 and 150 psi respectively and have been adjusted down to 110 psi.46 CFR 54.15-10(g)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Cylinders containing hazardous ships’ stores that are compressed gases must be filled, marked and inspected in accordance with 49 CFR 173.301 through 173.308. Engine room oxygen compressed gas cylinder is out of its hydro-static test date. Remove cylinder from vessel or hydro-statically test IAW 49 CFR 173.46 CFR 147.60(a)(3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Cylinders containing hazardous ships’ stores that are compressed gases must be filled, marked and inspected in accordance with 49 CFR 173.301 through 173.308. Disposable compressed gas cylinders containing refrigerant were found in the A/C flat. Remove disposable compressed gas cylinders from vessel.46 CFR 147.60(a)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Each hand portable fire extinguisher shall be marked
with a corresponding number. Machinery space fire
extinguishers and locations are numbered incorrectly.46 CFR 78.47-30(a)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
All general alarm bells shall be identified by red lettering at least ½ inch high: “GENERAL ALARM-WHEN BELL RINGS GO TO YOUR STATION”. The general alarm beacon at the pump room IWO watertight door has no placard. 46 CFR 78.47-7(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
Port rescue boat is inoperable. Tests and inspections shall be carried out to demonstrate the proper condition and operation of rescue boats. Provide proof of proper operation to attending USCG Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 18 December 2020
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Both lifeboat Nos. 6 and 9 are out of service for repairs. Passenger count reduced by 115 until lifeoboat repairs have been effected and both are back in service.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Doors in stairway enclosures & double swing doors shall be of the self closing type. FSD Nos. 78, 97, 98, & 109 and FSD Fr. 42 don't latch close.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Lifeboat Nos. 1 and 2 had electric submersible bilge pumps that were broken off their mounts and with one broken discharge line.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Fantail ring life buoy found with water inside the body of the buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Numerous ring life buoy water lights were found with batteries the water lights were not approved to use.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Thermal Protective Aids
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Each life boat must carry the equipment specified for it in Table 199.175. Several thermal protective aids in inventory for the lifeboats were deteriorated.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Lifeboat Nos. 6 and 9 had wasted and broken grab rails on the hull of the boat. Repair to the satisfaction of OEM and OCMI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Lifeboat No. 9's winch has a wasted mount for the weight on the dead man brake. Repair to the satisfaction of OEM and OCMI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Embarkation arrangement survival craft
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Deck attachments for survival craft embarkation ladders use stainless steel shackles attaching the ladders to the vessel. Provide OEM certification this arrangement is suitable for use in this service.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Embarkation arrangement survival craft
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Each muster station and embarkation station must be adequately illuminated by lighting. Numerous lights at port and starboard embarkation stations were not illuminated.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
The annual inspection shall include an examination of the structure to ensure it is satisfactory and fit for the service for which it is intended. Found two wasted kick pipes iwo liferaft Nos. 7 and 9. Found one wasted ship's service air line iwo of 01 level at stern house starboard side. Fantail natural ventilation closure for aft steering gasket is wasted. Starboard DFM shore fill connection at fantail has small discharge containment that is wasted. Fantail distilled water TLI MCT firestop found improperly maintained.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
In all ventilation systems, manually operated dampers shall be provided in accessible locations outside the space served to shut off the passage of air in the event of fire. Found ventilation dampers Nos. 01-64-9 and 2-43-5 frozen and inoperable.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Each panel board must have the rating of setting of the overcurrent protection device for each circuit. The main machinery space main panel board has a breaker labeled for 30amps that has a 40amp breaker, and a breaker labeled for 40a that has a 30a breaker. Confirm with drawings the correct breaker amperage and make repair to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
A relief valve shall not be reset for any pressure more than 10% above or below that which the relief valve is marked. Relief valves for pressure vessels 1,2 and 3 in main machinery space have data-plates stamped at 145psi, but are readjusted as indicated by a hanging tag at 110, 125 and 110psi respectively. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Dampers shall be designed to close. The supply vent damper in the Aux Generator space was not closing properly. Repair to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
The annual inspection shall include an examination of fire detecting equipment to ensure it is satisfactory and fit for the service for which it is intended. Call box in Fire Zone 38 for service area number 2 was inoperable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boat inventory
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Each passenger vessel of 500 gross tonnage and over must carry on each side of the vessel at least one rescue boat that is equipped as specified in table 46 CFR 199.175. The starboard rescue boat's inventory in not complete.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Port and starboard smoke signal jerk lines were not the length specified by manufacturer.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Starboard side liferaft's weak link not attached.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboat inventory
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Each life boat must carry the equipment specified for it in Table 199.175. Several provisions had lost their vacuum seal.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 4 December 2020
Resolved
Each general alarm contact maker must be marked "GENERAL ALARM" in red letters on a corrosion resistant plate or on a sign. The wheelhouse general alarm markings were missing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 December 2020
Resolved
Each fire hydrant must have at least one length of fire hose, a spanner, and a hose rack or other device for stowing the hose. Fire station number 13 was missing a spanner wrench.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 7 October 2020
Resolved
Manually operated dampers or other suitable means shall be provided in accessible locations for shutting off air in the event of a fire. Damper in O2N2 compressor room exhaust was not functioning. Make permanent repairs prior to operation of the O2N2 compressors.
46 CFR 72.05-50(i)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 20 March 2020
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for crack in anti roll tank port side approximately 5 feet above the water line to the satis faction of the OCMI. 46CFR 72.01-15
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Vessel missing 4 rockets and 1 shot of line
46 CFR 199.170a
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Vessel missing auxilary line for line throwing gun
46 CFR 199.170c.2
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Davit #14 has inoperable brake, reducing passenger count by 25 persons
46 CFR 199.45b2
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Port side tender unable to start without jump starting the battery.
46 CFR 199.45b2
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Lifeboat #4 accumulator inoperable, reducing passenger count by 115.
46 CFR 199.45b2
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Lifeboat # 8 sheered pin on shaft that prevented the propeller to clutch into reverse.
46 CFR 199.45b2
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
At annual inspection the inspector shall conduct inspection on hull equipment. Found goose neck at port bow closure frozen; found JP5 containment on starboard side 01 deck, missing mechanical plug; found 01 goose neck on 01 deck at frame 42 missing pin.
46 CFR 71.25-25
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Demonstrate and prove proper operation of the following equipment for your annual COI Inspection;
Boiler Safeties
ADG #2 and #3 PSTP's
EDG PSTP's
STG PSTP's
Steam fire pump
SSDG PSTP's
Engineroom exhaust emergency stops and closures
Sewage system
AMR Halon Testing
46 CFR 91.25-10
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Port incinerator foam supply head in need of replacement, Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
46 CFR 76.17-20
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Soft patch on pumproom ballast piping, make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of CGMI
46 CFR 96.03-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Soft patch on pipe, 2nd deck engineroom @ frame 119, make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of CGMI.
46 CFR 96.03-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Soft patch on #1 ASW pump piping, Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Soft patch on #1 ASW pump piping, Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
46 CFR 96.03-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Submit repair proposal for unauthorized repair to #2 ASW pump piping, the gauge insert has been moved down and the main pipe was repaired by clad welding.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Install missing bolt on the steam return valve in the lower engineroom.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
replaced and prove proper operation of the missing firemain valve handle in the engineroom machine shop.
46 CFR 95.10-15
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
The #1 firepump motor junction box cover is cracked, repair or replace to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
46 CFR 111.05-3
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Port and stbd incinerator Exhaust flanges are missing insulation, Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
46 CFR 56.50-1 (k)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Dead end wiring found in the engineroom above the head, remove or place in an enclosure to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
46 CFR 111.60-11
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Dead end wiring found iwo the engineroom portside ladder, remove or place in an enclosure to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
46 CFR 111.60-11
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
AMR miscellaneous alarm panel missing multiple knockouts, Repair to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
46 CFR 111.60-11
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Dead end wiring found in the engineroom machine shop, remove or place in an enclosure to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
46 CFR 111.60-11
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Temperatures exceeding 150'F shall be suitably insulated. The engineroom steam piping is missing lagging / insulation, Repair to the satisfaction of the CGMI.
46 CFR 56.50-1 (k)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Make the following Marine Cable Transits (MCT's) Watertight and or fire-tight as appropriate;
(MCT) above fire station 95 @ 2-44-1
(MCT) above fire station 127 @ 01-43-1
(MCT) in way of (IWO) frame 42 water tight door
(MCT) @ WTBHD 84, AMR to Lower AMR
(MCT) missing rox block in pump room
(MCT) Engine room elevator shaft
(MCT) Port side bridge IWO fire and smoke detection system.
46 CFR 92.07-10
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 9 June 2019
Resolved
The propulsion steam plant's blowdown pipe which penetrates the hull below the waterline on the aft stbd side of the machinery space has a pin hole between the skin and the stop valve, as well as between the boiler isolation valve and the stop valve. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the USCG and Load Line issuing authority prior to departure.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 10 September 2018
Resolved
Demonstrate the launching, operation, and recovery of the four starboard open lifeboats to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
The #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 lifeboat tailshaft through hull penetration sealing system non-metallic hoses are no longer serviceable. Replace the non-metallic hoses with OEM specified or equivalent non-metallic hoses, and prove the proper operation of all four open lifeboats to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. The total persons allowed is reduced by 920 until the requirement is cleared.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
The #8 lifeboat davit forward arm outboard sheave and the #6 lifeboat davit aft arm inboard outermost sheave are corroded. De-scale the sheaves, provide a gauging report and the davit manufacturers maximum wastage allowance to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
The #4, #6, and #9 lifeboats fiberglass is delaminating in differect locations in the fwd area of the interior hull. Repair the forward outboard bilge steps using OEM specified repair procedures to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
The #5 lifeboat's forward releasing gear keel plate's fiberglass is delaminating. Repair the fiberglass using OEM specified repair procedures to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
The #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 lifeboats hull grab rails are corroded in various locations. Repair or replace the corroded grab rails to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
The #9 lifeboat is missing its data plate. Replace teh data plate to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 160.135-17
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
The #3 lifeboat exhaust manifold riser has been repaired using a synthoglass type material. Provide documentation from the lifeboat OEM that the repair is authorized, repair the exhaust manifold riser assmebly in accordance with OEM repair procedures, or replace the exhaust manifold riser with OEM approved parts. Once repairs are complete prove the proper operation of the #3 lifeboat engine to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. The total persons allowed is reduced by 115 until the requirement is cleared.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
The #9 lifeboat forward releasing gear keel plate's fiberglass is delaminating and the plate is corroding. De-scale the plate, provide a gauging report and the lifeboat's OEM maximum wastage allowance, and repair the fiberglass using OEM specified repair procedures to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. The total persons allowed is reduced by 115 unitl the requirement is cleared.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
The #5 lifeboat fuel tank fill cap assembly is attached using an epoxy life substance. Provide documentation from the lifeboat OEM that the repair is authorized, repair the fuel tank fill cap assembly is accordance with OEM repair procedures, or replace the fuel tank full cap assembly with OEM approved parts to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 16 July 2018
Resolved
The #6 lifeboat radiator cap assembly has been repaired with an epoxy like substance. Provide documentation for the lifeboat OEM that the repair is authorized, repair the radiator cap assembly in accordance with OEM repair procedures, or replace the radiator with OEM approved parts. Once repairs are complete prove the proper operation of the #6 lifeboat engine to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. The total persons allowed is reduced by 115 until the requirement is cleared.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 16 July 2018
Resolved
The #8 lifeboat engine's salt water cooling system is not circulating water. Repair the salt water cooling system and prove the engine's proper operation including proper salt water circulation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. The total persons allowed is reduced by 115 until the requirement is cleared.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 16 July 2018
Resolved
The #6 lifeboat releasing gear is not functioning properly. Repair the releasing gear and prove its proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. The total persons allowed is reduced by 115 until the requirement is cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 5 July 2018
Resolved
Cable and pipe penetrations in fire bulkheads and decks must maintain the proper classification as approved by Coast guard. Materials must meet CG approval as tested to IMO Res. A.754(18)and be installed to product manufacturer's instruction. Multiple A Class bulkheads have been penetrated with newly installed improper length penetrations. Make repairs to the satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 18 January 2018
Resolved
Vessel's water mist system's 1" piping was replaced with 1.25" piping. Provide Coast Guard Head Quarters approved plans of the modified water mist system to the local OCMI and demonstrate system operation to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
EDG fire damper did not close, repair and demonstrate satisfactory operation of EDG fixed firefighting systems in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
AMR fire damper did not close, repair and demonstrate satisfactory operation of AMR fixed firefighting systems in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
AMR 68 second time delay opened at 64 seconds, replace time delay and demonstrate satisfactory operation of AMR fixed firefighting systems in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
AMR Engine Control Room ventilation did not shut down. Determine if ventilation is required to shutdown and demonstrate satisfactory operation of AMR fixed firefighting systems in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
O2N2 Producer Room 30 second time delay opened at 27 seconds, replace time delay and demonstrate satisfactory operation of O2N2 Producer Room fixed firefighting systems in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Annual Inspection
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Annual inspection of fire detection system and portable extinguishers incomplete. Schedule fire detection testing for CG attendance and provide servicing certificates.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Winch
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Lifeboat winch control switches for lifeboats 3, 5, 6, 8, & 10 are not of the spring type. Replace winch control switches with a spring type switch.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Falls
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Stbd tender 1 wire falls come in contact with hydraulic hoses when falls are not under tension. Install permanent chaffing gear to protect hydraulic hoses from the wire falls.
Communications › Public Address System › Loudspeaker
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
1MC inoperable from numerous locations throughout the ship. Identify and repair all inoperable 1MC speakers, submit report to USCG.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel's CG approved Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTP) have been updated. Submit updated PSTP’s to CG Marine Safety Center for approval.
Engineering › Steam Turbine (propulsion) › Valve, Regulating
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel's stbd boiler #2 burner assembly fuel valve does not operate properly(sticking). Repair or replace to the satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Power Requirement
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel's #1, #2,& #3 ADG reverse power relays inoperable. Demonstrate operation of reverse power relays to the satisfaction of CG MI.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel currently has 03 CG 835's with a 03 DEC 2017 due date. Provide a written 835 extension request to include a detailed plan and time-line to USCG.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Open penetration in O2 space fire boundary bulkhead and ventilation pull cable. Fill open penetrations to equivalent fire rating of the existing bulkhead to the satisfaction of CGMI.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Winch
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Port and Stbd tender hydraulic gauges inoperable. Repair or replace gauges to the satisfcation of CGMI.
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Accessability
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
#2 tender launching instructions are not posted. Post instructions to the satisfaction of CGMI.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (propulsion) › Superheater Protection System
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel's port super heater safety valve is leaking. Identify and repair leak to the satisfaction of CG MI.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Piping
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel's auxiliary steam line to the reducing station is leaking in the lower engine room, adjacent to the water tight door. Identify and repair leak to the satisfaction of CGMI.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
ADG #2 & #3 exhaust piping is exposed and lagging is deteriorated. Replace lagging to the satisfaction of CG MI.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Power Requirement
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
SSDG low system voltage warning alarm does not activate at engine monitoring display. Demonstrate operation to the satisfaction of CG MI
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 27 November 2017
Resolved
Ballast pump mechanical seal is leaking. Replace seal to satisfaction of CG MI.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 14 June 2017
Resolved
Issued 835 to submit plans to MSC for approval for re-programing of water mist system circuit PLC, demonstrate spray pattern test of zones 10 and 11 and proper designed operation to Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 14 June 2017
Resolved
Issued 835 to conduct spray pattern test of water mist system zone 1 SSDG to Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 14 June 2017
Resolved
Issued 835 to conduct flow test of water mist system zones 4, 5, 6 (=/+ 750 psi) and spray pattern test to Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Paints/Varnishes/Other Finishes
Issued 14 June 2017
Resolved
Issued 835 to remove from ship or properly store in designated paint lockers pallets of paint temporarily stored in helo hanger.
Engineering › Steam Turbine (propulsion) › Casing
Issued 8 March 2017
Resolved
L.P. has damage to out casing. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector. Vessel is permited to proceed directly to scheduled shipyard in Boston MA. under her own power.
Engineering › Feedwater/Condensate Water System › Pump
Issued 1 March 2017
Resolved
Vessel's #1 condensate pump motor for the main condenser is inoperable. Two means shall be provided for discharging condensate from the main condenser. Make repairs to the motor iaw manufacturer's specifications or renew as original, to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] operational testing of the pump/motor to the satisfaction of the attending CG MI.
Engineering › Steam Turbine (propulsion) › Casing
Issued 1 March 2017
Resolved
Vessel's low pressure turbine casing was damaged during maintenance. Conduct NDT on casing and provide report to attending CGMI. Provide turbine technician's survey report to attending CGMI prior to operating turbine.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Material
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
MI found temp repair of FM piping to fire station #51. Repair of piping system done under cognizance of OCMI. C/R damaged pipe to original, conduct final weld test to 1.5x MAWP in presence of CG MI.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Piping
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
MI found temp repair of sewage piping: Zone 2, below down pipe. Zone 5, 4" Raw sewage X-FER sewage side, 4" Drain to sewage tank. Repair of piping system done under cognizance of OCMI. C/R damaged pipe to original, conduct final weld test to MAWP to the satisfaction of the attending CG MI prior to next Drydocking or 30 May 2017, whichever is sooner.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
MI found #1 F/P OOC. Repair of piping system done under cognizance of OCMI. C/R damaged pipe to original, conduct opp test in presence of CG MI.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
The stbd engine for the port-side enclosed lifeboat (tender vessel) has been rebuilt. Lifeboat must be maneuvered in the water with the newly renewed engine to the satisfaction of the attending CG MI, prior to the completion of next drydock or 30 May 2017, whichever is sooner.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Transformer
Issued 20 April 2016
Resolved
New refrigeration units were installed in main galley which required modification to the vessel's electrical system, two 440v to 220v transformers installed. Submit installation plans and gain approval from Marine Safety Center.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 20 April 2016
Resolved
DFM fuel tank 6-87-1 has small fuel leak caused by weld defects. Make repairs, using CG or ABS certified welders, prior placing the fuel tank into service and to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector. Permanently repair by next dry-dock
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 15 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel has excessive wastage on the ballast tank top steel plating located on the tank top of service space #6. Vessel must provide additional UT shots in way of the piping located on the tank top and then crop and renew areas determined to be excessively wasted to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Generator
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
The Emergency Diesel Generator was found to be inoperable. Make the EDG ready to demonstrate the safety shutdowns and alarms, including the automatic start. Vessel is required to have an appropriate tug escort during transit from Naval Station Norfolk to MHI.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (propulsion) › Desuperheater
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Found the Control Desuperheater Valve on the port boiler to be leaking. Repair or replace the valve.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Found leaking non-metallic cooling water line on the ship's service diesel generator. Replace in kind.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Turbocharger
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Found a lube oil leak on the Turbocharger Lube Oil piping of the #1 Auxiliary Diesel Generator. Repair or replace the flange.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Found fuel oil leak on the Starboard DFM Storage Tank, 6-87-1. Determine the source of the leak and provide a repair proposal.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Found Watertight Door #2 operation to be excessively slow. Repair necessary components and demonstrate operation to the attending marine inspector.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Found engine controls in the ECC to be inoperable. Make necessary repairs and prove proper operation to the attending marine inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
All firefighting annual servicing was overdue. Provide annual servicing certificate for all firefighing equiptment and conduct time delay, shut down, and alarm tests in the presence of a CG marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Hand Flare
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Lifeboat flares and food were expired. Make all lifeboat provisions and equiptment ready for inspection prior to leaving MHI (dockside availibility).
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Medical Fitness Document
Issued 16 February 2016
Resolved
Nine crew members could not provide valid medical certificates. Those nine crew members must produce valid medical certificates to an attending marine inspector prior to getting underway with the vessel.
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.