11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 July 2025
Resolved
Life jackets stowage locations were not properly marked with the quantity of available life jackets. Mark each location with the number of available life jackets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 August 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Gangway, accommodation-ladder
Issued 28 July 2025
Resolved
The forward gangway plank winch cable had not been serviced and was damaged. All equipment on board shall be serviceable an ready for safe operation. Replace winch cable as necessary to ensure safe operation of gangway plank winch.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 August 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 June 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable. Vessel lost propulsion due to hydraulic oil leak. Repair to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
46CFR182.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 June 2025
Resolution: hydraulic leak was repaired and both engines test ran dockside; all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 April 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel's PORT hydraulic propulsion system non-operational following failure of hydraulic system hose. Repair/replace PORT hydraulic propulsion system in kind.
46 CFR 182.200(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 April 2024
Resolved 8 April 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 September 2023
Resolved
Portable fire extinguisher on aft of upper deck had been discharged and requires servicing.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 September 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 September 2023
Resolved
Starboard main engine was leaking oil and the oil drain hose was loose.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 September 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 11 September 2023
Resolved
Remove excess pooled oil from starboard engine bilge area.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 September 2023
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
Upperdeck railing was found partially unsecured to deck bracket. Make permanent repairs to starboard side upper deck railing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 September 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Main deck forward life ring was found with less than 60' of required line. Ensure life ring is equipped with required 60' of buoyant, dark colored or UV resistant line.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 June 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Second deck port side life ring was found with damaged retro-reflective tape. Replace retro-reflective tape.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 June 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Gangway, accommodation-ladder
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Replace damaged safety clip on gangway winch line
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 June 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Starboard side of paddle wheel hydraulic line was found leaking. Ensure all leaking lines are repaired
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 June 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Automatic bilge pump float switch in engine room was sparking during operational test. Repair ground to eliminated arcing and sparking
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 June 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Power driven bilge pump suction in stern bar bilge could not produce suction. Repair and ensure proper operation of all bilge pump suctions.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 June 2023
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Conduct required drills in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 June 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 27 September 2022
Resolved
Heat tape installed on the raw water lines for winter storage was covered in engine oil and hydraulic oil that was discovered in the bilges of the engine room space. Remove heat tape and reinstall as necessary to eliminate the fire hazard prior to winter use.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 October 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 27 September 2022
Resolved
Crew could not determine the source of engine and hydraulic oil in bilge.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 September 2022
Resolution: Gasket is know to leak, but not significantly. Oil was spilled in the bilge during maintenance and not cleaned.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 September 2022
Resolved
Remove dead ended wires within engine room space
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 September 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 27 September 2022
Resolved
Remove oily waste in engine room bilge.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 September 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 September 2022
Resolved
Battery box on port side was not covering terminals. Repair battery box.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 September 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 27 September 2022
Resolved
Replace lower chain/wire coarse on the gangway gate
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 October 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
1st Aid Kit had expired Aspirin. Replace with non- expired aspirin.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 6 June 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
2nd deck light fixture was missing globe. Install globe on light fixture.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 6 June 2022
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Second deck maximum passenger capacity was incorrectly labeled. Label 2nd deck passenger count at 43 on forward and midship stairwell access.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 6 June 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
3rd deck was missing life jacket donning placard. Provide a donning placard for 3rd deck.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 6 June 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Labeling of life jacket storage on 3rd deck was fading and illegible. Re-label life jacket storage.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 6 June 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Storage area for Child sized life jackets was not labeled. Label main deck storage area for Child life jackets.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 6 June 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Bilge suction lines were not labeled. Label bilge suction lines.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 6 June 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Bilge pump was missing hose clamps on overboard side. Install 2 hose clamps at bilge pump discharge.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 6 June 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Gangway stay supports on port and starboard rail were wearing thin. Repair/replace stay connections.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 6 June 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Fire pump must produce 50 gpm at 60 psi. fire pump could not produce more than 14 psi. Repair/replace fire pump
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2022
Resolved 29 June 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Portable fire extinguisher in forward "galley" space was not serviced. Provide annual service receipt for portable fire extinguisher.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2021
Resolved 27 August 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Electric bilge pumps were found to be unsecured within
the protected spaces. Mount/secure the electric bilge pumps.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Light fixture in sewage space was found broken and loose. Repair/replace light fixture.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Electrical junction box cover was found missing/broken. Repair or replace electrical junction box cover.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Fuel shutoff cable was stiff and difficult to actuate. Conduct maintenance to allow smooth and easy operation of remote fuel shutoff.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Current COD was not onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 August 2020
Resolved 25 August 2020
Resolution: Documentaion was placed on board
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
vessel name and hailing port was not marked on the stern
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Masthead ligth was inoperable
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 11 August 2020
Resolution: Replaced in kind with new masthead light
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Stowage are on maindeck was not marked with size and quantity
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 11 August 2020
Resolution: Sign was posted above storage area to indicate location.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Stormrail on port bow walkway was loose.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 25 August 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Deck lighting covers were not installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 10 August 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Electical cover on hot water heater was not secured.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 25 August 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Broken light fixture in engine room
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 25 August 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Update the Captains' acknowledgement checklist to include identification of current and forcasted wind speed prior to getting underway.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 25 August 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 June 2020
Resolved
Port M/E sustained overheat condition durring normal operation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 June 2020
Resolution: Vessels mechnaic replaced impeller on S/W cooling pump, cleaned, and backflushed strainer and cooler. Port M/E was run at the pier for approximately 2 hours at full load with no reoccorance of the overheat condition.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 17 September 2019
Resolved
Immediately after addressing safety concerns, the owner,
agent, master, or person in charge of a vessel involved
in a marine casualty shall notify the nearest Sector
Office whenever a vessel is involved in a marine
casualty consisting of an occurrence materially and
adversely affecting the vessel's seaworthiness or
fitness for service or route. On September 13, 2019 the
vessel had an allision with the pier in Erie, PA. The
vessel's gangway was damaged and required repairs.
Those repairs were completed without prior Coast Guard
oversight. The vessel is not allowed to carry
passengers until the repairs have been witnessed by an
attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 September 2019
Resolved 18 September 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel to witness satisfactory repairs.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 September 2019
Resolved
Repairs to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect
the safety of the vessel must not be made without the
approval of the cognizant [name withheld] were made to
the gangway, that is the means of recovering a man
overboard, without prior approval of the Coast Guard.
Provide written documentation for all repairs made prior
to carrying passengers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 September 2019
Resolved 18 September 2019
Resolution: The vessel's O/O submitted a repair plan while on board to check repairs.s
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Vessel is required to conduct drills on board and log monthly. The operator failed to provide records of monthly drills. Vessel's crew will ensure monthly drills are conducted moving forward. Corrected on the spot.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 July 2019
Resolved 30 July 2019
Resolution: The vessel's crew has the forms on board and has been conducting drills and will ensure moving forward they log each occurence.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Found multiple jacket on the top deck that needed to be re-stenciled. The vessel's crew completed this prior to my departure. Corrected on the spot.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 July 2019
Resolved 30 July 2019
Resolution: The vessel's crew re-stinciled the jackets before the completion of the inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. The batteries in the life ring light had not been replaced. The crew replaced during the inspection. Cleared on the spot.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 July 2019
Resolved 30 July 2019
Resolution: The vessel's crew replaced the batteries before the completion of the inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design without exceeding its designed limitations. During the inspection, it was discovered that the starboard main engine was missing rear case bolts and others were loose causing unnecessary leaks. Correct within 14 days.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 August 2019
Resolved 1 August 2019
Resolution: The vessel's mechanic sent a picture showing all of the newly installed bolts.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Auxiliary machinery shall be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended. During inspection, the mounting bolts on the planetary gear set on the port paddle wheel assembly were found to be backing off. Correct within 14 days.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 August 2019
Resolved 1 August 2019
Resolution: The vessel's mechanic sent pictures of the corrected mounting bolts.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 July 2019
Resolved
Auxiliary machinery shall be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended. The vessel's port generator suffered a casualty due to overheating causing the generator to smoke and the vessel to return to the pier. Affect repairs and test to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 July 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel to witness repairs and test generator with no issues.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 August 2018
Resolved
Piping used in vital systems is requires to be composed
of ferrous materials. During annual inspection nonmetallic
sea strainers were found. The vessel needs to
replace strainers to be in accordance with 46 CFR
182.710 (c) within 60 days from this issuance of this
deficiency.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 October 2018
Resolved 30 July 2019
Resolution: The vessel's crew ordered replacement parts for their strainers and replaced in kind. Deficiency cleared.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 August 2018
Resolved
Flexible nonmetallic hose must meet SAE J-1942 and must be complete with factory-assembled end fittings requiring no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose. Hose end fittings must comply with SAE J-1945. During inspection found all fuel supply and return hoses on the starboard and port main & starboard and port generator are not in compliance with the above standards. Deficiency needs to be cleared by August 24, 2018.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 August 2018
Resolved 5 September 2018
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed newly installed USCG A1 approved flexible hoses.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 8 August 2018
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design
for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is
installed and capable of operating at constant marine
load under such requirements. The starboard paddle
wheel hydraulic system was discovered leaking hydraulic
fluid. Proper repairs need to be made to the
satisfaction of an attending marine inspector prior to
carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 August 2018
Resolved 10 August 2018
Resolution: Observed operation of hydraulic motor assembly attached to vessel's paddle wheel. Conducted operational tests ahead and astern propulsion, both sat. No observed leaking/drips of hydraulic fluid from any of the attached hydraulic motor hoses
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
The vessel is required to have a station license issued
by the FCC. The vessel's owner/operator was not able to
provide a copy of the renewed license.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The vessel O/O provided proof of new FCC license.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
The vessel is required to carry a first aid kit approved
under 46 CFR 160.041. The kit on board contained
multiple expired items.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The vessel O/O purchased a brand new first aid kit.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
The second deck is limited to 55 passengers per the
vessel's stability letter. The aft stairs need to be
marked to reflect this number.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The vessel O/O marked the aft stairs with 55 passengers allowed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
The vessel's portable bilge pump in the aft soda void
has a deteriorated hose causing water to flow back into
the space. The hose needs to be replaced and the valve
to that space needs to be secured until replacement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The vessel O/O replaced the hose from the portable bilge pump.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
A vessel on a Lakes Bays and Sounds route is required to
carry three red hand flares and 3 orange smokes. The
vessel only had 4 flares on board during the inspection.
The crew went out and bought the appropriate number and
this deficiency was cleared on the spot.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 July 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: The crew purchased two additional flares.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
Each wire connection must be made within an enclosure
and be in accordance with 46 CFR 183.05-50. Found four
wires connected underneath the operating station with a
screw and nut instead of properly attached to terminal
or fitted with a pressure connection.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The vessel O/O removed the nut and replaced with pressure fittings.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
The master shall operate the vessel keeping the safety
of the passengers and crew foremost in mind by directing
the vessel in order to prevent a casualty. During the
inspection, the vessel was moored port side for
maintenance and the vessel's master was not able safety
depart the pier without rubbing down the side of the
pier. Provide a detailed plan and procedures to be
implemented into your daily operations for mooring and
departing the pier.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel O/O provided a plan for mooring and departing the pier.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
Battery terminal connections shall be made to the
battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Wing
nuts were found on the battery terminals.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The vessel O/O removed wing nuts from the battery.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
The vessel is required to maintain all machinery in
order to provide adequate protection against fire,
explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury.
During the inspection the following hoses were
discovered in poor condition needing replacement:
1. Breather Hose on the starboard main.
2. Small coolant hose on the starboard and port main
3. Hose on the raw water discharge on starboard main.
4. Provide chaffing gear on coolant hose on starboard
generator.
All hoses need to be replaced with approved hoses
meeting either: SAE J-1942 or USCG Type A1, A2, B1 or B2
flexible hose. Reference 46 CFR 182.720 for more
information.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The vessel O/O replaced all required hoses.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements. The starboard engine repairs need to be made and verified by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Engineer had changed out fuel filter
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Power Requirement
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with an auxiliary means of
steering. Starboard generator is currently inoperable.
Starboard generator is used to power unit/pump needed
for auxiliary means of steering.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Starter and fuel filter had been replaced.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Fire hoses (03) leaking. Replace.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Condition
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Repair/Replace 03 fire hydrant valves, leaking.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Resolution: Valves Replaced
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Provide first aid kit contents IAW 46 CFR 160.041
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Replace grab line and retro-reflective material on 01 20" ring life buoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Resolution: Ring Life buoy replaced with new.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Replace expired waterlight batteries.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Crop & Renew gang way pedestal beam in its entirety from swivel point through stem to collision bulkhead.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 1 December 2016
Engineering › Thrusters › Tunnel
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Gauge bow thruster tube IVO propeller noting pitted areas.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 1 December 2016
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stiffener
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Crop & Renew starboard rub rail support stiffeners and 03 main deck stiffeners as identified by attending MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 1 December 2016
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stiffener
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Crop & Renew rub rail support IVO starboard quarter as identified by attending MI.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 1 December 2016
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Strut/Cross Tie
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Crop & Renew wasted areas of the transverse beam (tube), aftermost structure of vessel where trailing rudders are mounted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 1 December 2016
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Crop & Renew main deck areas and support structures IWO paddle wheels as identified by attending MI
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 12 December 2016
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Piping
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Gauge waste pipe, starboard side where it meets deck and up 12".
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 22 November 2016
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Replace forward mast head light
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 21 April 2017
Resolution: New Mast Light Installed
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Gauge forward side of collision bulkhead, centerline and out 12" from overhead to keel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 22 November 2016
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Gauge bottom plate in forepeak from collision bulkhead forward to first transverse from and out from CVK to first longitudinal frame, both sides.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 22 November 2016
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Hand Grab
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Replace forepeak ladder.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 21 April 2017
Resolution: Ladder repaired, properly supported.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Crop and renew wasted deck areas around drainage scuppers on 2nd and 3rd decks.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 21 April 2017
Resolution: Wasted Areas of 2nd and 3rd decks cropped out to geed metal and renewed.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Renew hydraulic hoses as identified by attending MI
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 22 November 2016
Engineering › Thrusters › Blade
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Renew rotted wooden paddle wheel blades as identified by attending MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 21 April 2017
Resolution: New boards installed.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Repair fractured railing support brackets, 3rd deck, starboard side.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 21 April 2017
Resolution: New rail supports installed.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 21 November 2016
Resolved
Crop and renew wasted area of the aft superstructure where triangular doubled is installed
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 12 December 2016
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Provide proof of bilge inspections prior to each voyage or at least daily.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Daily rounds of vessels bilges being performed and logged in maintenance manual.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Remove or properly secure dead end wires under operator’s console, port side.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Dead end wires under port side of operators console removed.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Remove liquid substance in steering space. Soda syrup container bursted in concession rack.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Aft steering space bilge clean and dry.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Properly secure engine room battery connections, corrected prior to departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 6 July 2016
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Install electrical panel blank in engine room as identified by the attending CG MI
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Electrical panel blank installed satisfactorily in E/R panel.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Stencil all ring life buoys with vessel name in legible capital block letters.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Ring life buoys properly marked with vessel name.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Renew grab line on port forward ring life buoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Port forward ring life buoy renewed in lieu of repair to grab line.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Stow proper quantity of life preservers in accordance with stowage placards, corrected prior to departure.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 July 2016
Resolved 6 July 2016
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Renew or make legible life jacket stowage placards.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Life jacket stowage placards properly, legibly marked.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Provide current up to date navigation publications.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2016
Resolved 25 July 2016
Resolution: Examined printed up to date navigation charts, printed and electronic Local Notice to Mariners, printed and electronic Light List excerpt, printed and electronic Coast Pilot excerpt, and elctronic Navigation Rules handbook.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Condition
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Repair leaking hydrant valve on port aft upper hydrant.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Port aft upper hydrant valve stem leak repacked and no longer leaking.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Make proper repairs to gangway pedestal to prevent pintle from disengaging gudgeon, corrected prior to departure.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 July 2016
Resolved 6 July 2016
Resolution: Securing bolts installed in lower exposed area of pintle below gudgeon to prevent pintle from separating from gudgeon.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Perform fire and MOB drills to written procedures.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Witnessed successful underway man overboard and firefighting drills to adequate written procedures.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Refrigeration (air conditioning) › General
Issued 9 June 2016
Resolved
Proove Proper Operation of A/C Raw Water System, Conduct Operational Testing of machinery in flooded space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 June 2016
Resolution: New hose and clamps installed, system operation verified. All machinery operations in affected space verified.