02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 September 2025
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary. During Damage Survey on 02 SEP, it was observed that a majority of the deck level shroud stay turnbuckles are nearly bottomed out. Prior to repairing damaged structures, de-tension mast shrouds to remove trapped stress on vessel structural members.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 September 2025
Resolved 24 October 2025
Resolution: MI witnessed the satisfactory de-tension of the mast shrouds prior to beginning repairs for the cracked beam in the vessel's tunnel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 3 September 2025
Resolved
Repairs or alterations 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] deck beams may be repaired within parameters discussed during marine inspector and shipyard operator meetings on 27 AUG and 02 SEP, which refined the written repair plan emailed on 26 AUG 2025 by Newport Harbor Shipyard. Transverse deck frame 2 will be replaced, the remaining damaged frames will be repaired with a scarfed wood piece and sister. Notify marine inspectors to view transverse frame repairs prior to reinstalling plywood sub floor. Notify marine inspectors to view bottom plywood subfloor prior to relaunching vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 September 2025
Resolved 24 October 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel and inspected bottom plywood subfloor prior to relaunching vessel; all seem satisfactory.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant OCMI. Vessel reported a cracked beam in the tunnel. Provide repair proposal and complete repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 August 2025
Resolved 24 October 2025
Resolution: MI witnessed the successful, complete repair of the cracked beam in the vessel's tunnel. MI had oversight throughout the repair process to ensure each step of the approval repair proposal was completed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
The purpose of un-stepping the rig is to provide a close-up visual inspection of the entire rig including the mast and mast step as well as critical attachments of shrouds and stays at both the mast and hull (chain plates). During Damage Survey on 02 SEP, it was observed that a majority of the deck level shroud stay turnbuckles are nearly bottomed out. Mast last un-stepped 07 MAR 2018, and six year interval was extended to 30 NOV 2025 due to vessel not using sails. Given the structural failure and repairs being made to major hull members, USCG is requiring mast be un-stepped prior to operating vessel with passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 September 2025
Resolved 4 November 2025
Resolution: Attended vessel, post mast installation. Conducted sea trial underway and inspected rigging.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
When required by the marine inspector, a portion of the inspection must be conducted while the vessel is underway so that the hull and internal structure can be observed. Prior to returning to passenger service, vessel will demonstrate a sea trial in typical ocean conditions for vessel charter operations.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 September 2025
Resolved 24 October 2025
Resolution: MI conducted satisfactory sea trial at typical ocean conditions for vessel charter operations after repair was completed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 July 2025
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant OCMI. Vessel suffered damage at port bow. Provide repair proposal and repair accordingly.
46 CFR 176.700
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 15 July 2025
Resolution: MI attended and observed vessel repaired damage with backing plate and new fiberglass IAW submitted repair proposal.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Vessel experienced a loss of propulsion on the port engine caused by a rupture in the port main engine turbocharger oil return line. Vessel to effect permanent repairs prior to movement to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 12 May 2025
Resolved 14 May 2025
Resolution: Replaced oil return pipe with OEM new pipe, rerouted positive battery cable to starter to create 1" of separation between cable and oil return pipe.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 7 January 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following: Inspection of the condition of the superstructure, masts, and similar arrangements constructed on the hull, and on a sailing vessel all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails. MI identified multiple cracks on the beam in the vicinity of the bow stay. Rigging Survey to certify the cracks pose no danger to causing a de-masting must be completed prior to the vessel operating.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 24 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel made repairs to the beam and forestay.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 7 January 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. During power trials, the steering system failed causing the steering ram mount to break and piping to rupture.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 24 April 2025
Resolution: MI witnessed operational test of steering system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 7 January 2025
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: A means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines. Upon simulated activation of the pre-engineered system for the port engine, the engine would not restart.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2025
Resolved 14 May 2025
Resolution: Engine technician found disconnected electrical wire for fire suppression system engine override, reconnected and tested override, test sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 January 2025
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Stbd engine transmission cooling line is dripping transmission fluid at a rate of approx. 15 drips per minute.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: Fitting was cross-threaded. Diesel Marine Services repaired, verified no leak.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 13 November 2024
Resolved
Life floats and buoyant apparatus must not be stowed in tiers more than 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) high, when stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers. Life floats stacked 2 high with no spacers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 November 2024
Resolved 6 January 2025
Resolution: Seperation provided
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 13 November 2024
Resolved
The use of twist-on type wire nuts is permitted under the following conditions: the connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. Three conductors connected via wire nuts in forward Port Engine room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 November 2024
Resolved 6 January 2025
Resolution: Wire nuts removed and replaced with locking nuts.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 13 November 2024
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Cables and wires found in various locations on vessel with no supports or in distances further than 24 inches. Spaces included: Port engine room, STBD aft underwater viewing space, and bar area by mast step.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 November 2024
Resolved 6 January 2025
Resolution: Electrical supports provided
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 November 2024
Resolved
Flexible nonmetallic hose may be used in lube oil, fuel oil and fluid power systems, subject to the following requirements: Flexible hose runs must be visible, easily accessible, protected from mechanical damage, and must not penetrate watertight decks or bulkheads. Port and STBD propulsion engine return diesel fuel lines pass through multiple bulkheads.
Action Code 705: Complete during scheduled re-power haulout on or before January 6th, 2025.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 January 2025
Resolved 20 June 2025
Resolution: Installed proper through hull penetrations at watertight bulkheads
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 13 November 2024
Resolved
All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service and for the particular installation used. In addition, Flexible or portable cords such as SO, STO, and similar types cannot be used for permanently installed wiring. Portable cord was found extending the electrical circuit from inverter to bar area. Circuits from battery to inverter are not marine grade or UL Boat Cable. Prior to any electrical modifications; Provide single line electrical drawing of proposed electrical installation to facilitate A/C receptacle power supply to bar, drawing shall also include list of materials, length of circuits, #AWG, and over-current protection rated for the entirety of the circuit.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 December 2024
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: Plan review for inverter wiring complete, letter signed and uploaded to documents.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 November 2024
Resolved
Stainless Steel Wire Rigging: The following guidelines apply to bare 316 grade stainless steel wire cable that is not “served,” coated or otherwise covered. The intervals are not absolute but considered good marine practice. Life expectancy for stainless on west coast is 10-15 years per NVIC 02-16. Replacement intervals outside these guidelines may be considered on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the local OCMI where an individual norm can be justified due to design, condition and service exposure. Stainless steel standing rigging is at or near 15 years, provide plan or update PMP to reflect replacement or renewal of stainless steel wire cable on rig.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 December 2024
Resolved 23 December 2024
Resolution: Updated PMP received.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 7 September 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Vessel reported the loss of its stbd rudder.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 September 2024
Resolved 3 October 2024
Resolution: Marine Inspector conducted damage survey and sea trial for rudder replacement. Repairs and underway operation of steering system satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Portable fuel systems, including portable tanks and related fuel lines and accessories, are prohibited except where used for portable dewatering pumps or outboard motor installations. Vessel was storing 25+ gallons of diesel in 5 portable jerry cans that were stored under the bar to be utilized for refueling the vessel in between trips. Remove from vessel and discontinue practice unless fuel tanks meet requirements set forth in 182.440.
PTCP
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: Tanks removed from vessel
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Sternlight was found inoperable, vessel is restricted from operating in periods of reduced visibility to include periods between sunset and sunrise (Rule 20).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: Light replaced, deemed operational
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station. Pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system installed in port and STBD engine room's equipment for indicating a discharge of the system (light/audible/and means to reset engines was not located at the operating station. Equipment was located at the previous operating station that has since been discontinued. Reinstall mentioned equipment at the current operation station and demonstrate proper operation to attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 December 2023
Resolution: Fireboy gauges moved to helm by attending fire system servicing tech
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
A fixed gas fire extinguishing system may protect more than one space. The quantity of extinguishing agent must be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest quantity. Port engine room had penetrations in bulkhead that were not gas tight and missing panels to prevent fire extinguishing media from traveling out of space and into tunnel of catamaran.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: Penetrations closed and panels in place
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Conductors in power and lighting circuits must be No. 14 American Wire Gauge (AWG) or larger. Wires/cables utilized to power submersible bilge pumps and interior lighting were 16AWG. Remove and replace all conductors utilized for power and lighting to 14AWG; Cable and wire must be UL Boat or UL Marine cable and be a minimum 14AWG.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 December 2023
Resolution: Conductors replaced with 14AWG boat wire
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Child and Adult PFDs were stowed in the same compartment under the passenger bench with no means to separate the child life jackets. Provide means to separate or change stowage location and properly mark.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 November 2023
Resolution: Child PFDs relocated and marking applied
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
A number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided. Two child PFDs were found with broken or missing clasp for tightening and securing jacket to passenger. Vessel is restricted from carrying more than 10 passengers under 90lbs.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: 02 new child PFDs supplied
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Provide purchase and installation dates for all rigging key components listed in Appendix (1) to Enclosure (1) of NVIC 02-16 and vessels PMP equipment list. Vessels PMP does inventory key rigging equipment but does not list when components were installed/put into service.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 January 2024
Resolution: PMP updated to reflect installation date of key components
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Provide approved sail plan showing sail areas and centers of effort as well as arrangement, dimensions, connections of the standing rigging. MI was not provided with an approved sail plan to verify sails onboard were that of the approved plan.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: MI supplied to vessel operator
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Rigging Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP) requires that vessel operator will conduct monthly rigging inspections and log these inspections to document rigging components condition. PMP logs indicate that the last monthly inspection was conducted on 12AUG2022.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump shall be permanently mounted. Float switch for submersible bilge pump in STBD head was found not mounted to hull which could inadvertently caused pump to turn on and run with no water and drain 12volt DC system. Mount float switch to hull.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: secured to deck
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Each small battery installation must be located in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects. Terminals on battery located in aft helm station had no cover for terminals. Provide cover for battery to protect terminals from being inadvertently connected by a falling object.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: battery terminals covered
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Battery located in aft helm station had wing nuts on terminals. Provide permanent means to secure battery connections.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: permanent connections applied
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the required spaces. Alarm panel at operating station does not indicate from what space the alarm is originating from. Label each alarm for each space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 December 2023
Resolution: Completed
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident, testing must be conducted within 2 hours of when the SMI occurred. Vessel shall carry at least 2 alcohol testing strips for minimum manned vessel in the event the vessel has a SMI and is 2 hours away from the dock.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 December 2023
Resolution: Swabs on board
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 June 2023
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 reported that the port engine shifting cable/linkage broke. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.200 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel replaced engine reduction gear shifting cable with new cable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
For a life float - Approved under approval series 160.027 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Found 3 of 4 life floats at the limits of serviceability.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 October 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
Resolution: The life floats were sealed with the approved paint IAW the life float manufacturer.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station for bilge flooding. The port aft bilge alarm was inoperable.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 September 2022
Resolved 1 September 2022
Resolution: A new float switch was installed and tested, all SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
The vessels 10 B:C fire extinguisher must be located at the primary operating station. The 10 B:C was found at a decommissioned operating station on the aft of the vessel.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 October 2022
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: The 10 B:C fire extingisher has been reloacted the primary operators station.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Provide a preventative maintenance plan in accordance with NVIC 02-16 (sail/rigging)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 October 2022
Resolved 23 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided a maintenance plan meeting all requirements of NVIC 02-16
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, & other hazardous situations must be corrected. Vessel has installed extra oil reservoir for steering system, vessel required to remove.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel removed and operationally tested steering system satisfactorily.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Vessel has minimal rig inspection log & has not inspected above deck level of rig in 12+ months. Vessel is required to have 3rd party rigging survey completed & is not authorized to use auxiliary sail until completed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 December 2021
Resolved 8 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel conducted and completed 3rd party survey attesting to the satisfactory and reliability of the vessel rig.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Vessel does not have a visual indicator at operating station & is required to have extra crew member @ panel while operating w/passengers onboard until corrected.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2021
Resolved 10 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed visual indicators at operating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
The materials and construction of fuel lines, including pipe, tube, and hose, must comply with the requirements of this section. Vessel has temporary patch for stbd side fuel line approx. 1 foot after emergency fuel valve. Vessel is required to make permanent repairs and check daily.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2021
Resolved 10 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel renewed, in kind fuel line.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel. Vessel has stbd float free link in need of renewal due to broken end.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2021
Resolved 2 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed new float free link.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
Each watertight bulkhead must be of sufficient strength to be capable of remaining watertight. Vessel has circle/wire light hole on port transom 3 feet above the waterline. Vessel to permanently repair.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2021
Resolved 2 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed a ventilation cover.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel. Vessel required to secure starting batteries port & stbd to include covers.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2021
Resolved 10 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel properly secured both battery boxes.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. Vessel required to label high water visual/audile alarms at oeprating station.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 November 2021
Resolved 18 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel properly labeled.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
Life floats and buoyant apparatus must not be stowed in tiers more than 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) high. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers. Port side life floats were not seperated by spacers.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed spacers on port side life floats.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 March 2021
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 experienced a catastrophic failure in the starboard shaft, where it sheered the shaft off, broke the shaft coupling, and allowed significant water entry to the engine room. Vessel must prove proper repairs to all affected engine room equipment prior to movement.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 26 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel proved proper operation of propulsion machinery and associated equipment and conducted satisfactory sea trial; all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
The rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise. Vessel's starboard running light extinguished. Vessel to provide starboard running light. Vessel may not operate between sunset and sunrise or during periods of restricted visibility.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 February 2021
Resolved 12 November 2020
Resolution: Inspected newly installed port and STBD running lights and found them to be in good working order.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Vessel must be able to recover a helpless person from the water. Equipment provided was found to be insufficient due to weight limitations. Vessel to prove proper operation of man overboard recovery equipment.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 December 2020
Resolved 12 November 2020
Resolution: The vessel is now equipped with a MOB recovery sling and procedures for the use of the main sail boom with block and tackle to hoist a helpless person form the water.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order. Port side 12 man life float has a hole and internal foam exposed. Vessels total persons permitted is reduced by 24 people to equal 30 persons. Until 12 man life float is properly serviced, replaced, or install appropriate weak link.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 December 2019
Resolved 5 December 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed 15-man life raft in place of 12-man life raft.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Each life float must be individually attached to the painter and long enough that each life float can float without contacting any other life float in the group. Attach each life float individually to the painter.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 10 December 2019
Resolution: Life floats were individually installed to the painter lines.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are emplyed. Vessel cannot operate under sail until third party rigging survey is provided.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 17 January 2020
Resolution: Operator provided third party rigging survey, along with completing all recommendations made in the sailing rigger survey report.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order. Port side 12-man life raft must be repaired or replaced due to a hole.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 December 2019
Resolved 10 December 2019
Resolution: Vessel had 12-man life raft repaired and re-installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
Provide repair plan and make proper repair of the starboard outboard hull in the engine room to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2019
Resolved 26 November 2019
Resolution: Received repair proposal.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
Replace port and starboard hardware for the fairlead for the jib prior to operating under sail.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2019
Resolved 5 December 2019
Resolution: New hardware was installed on both the port and starboard side.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 October 2018
Resolved
REPLACE PORT RING BUOY W/ SERVICEABLE BUOY.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2018
Resolved 21 November 2018
Resolution: PROVIDED PROOF OF SERVICEABLE RING BUOY.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 18 October 2018
Resolved
PRODIVE THIRD PARTY RIGGING SURVEY TO INCLUDE AMPLE INFORMATION ON PORT SIDE FOOT FOR HEADSTAY, JIB FURLING BOLT, AND PLATE WHERE BACKSTAY CONNECTS TO TOPPING LIFT. AS WELL AS THE FORESTAY PIN.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2018
Resolved 24 November 2018
Resolution: PROVIDED EVIDENCE OF THIRD PARTY RIGGING SURVEY VIA EMAIL.
Sail Rigging › Chainplates › Fasteners
Issued 7 March 2018
Resolved
Repair forward head stay stem fitting/chainplate prior to operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 March 2018
Resolved 9 March 2018
Resolution: O/O replaced forward head stay stem fitting/chainplate with new.
Sail Rigging › Sails › Correct Sail Area of Record
Issued 7 March 2018
Resolved
Conduct satisfactory sea-trial under sail power prior to operation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 March 2018
Resolved 9 March 2018
Resolution: vessel conducted satisfactory sea-trial under sail power.
Sail Rigging › Chainplates › Fasteners
Issued 7 March 2018
Resolved
Provide repair proposal to address wallowing in chain plate for forward port lower shroud.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 April 2018
Resolved 9 March 2018
Resolution: After further inspection MI and third party rigger deemed forward port lower shroud satisfactory for service. Special note added to monitor condition at all subsequent inspections.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Povide repair proposal for damaged structural member on transom for starboard hull as indicated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 7 December 2017
Resolution: Member was epoxied, sistered, fastened and glassed returning original structural integrity to the affected area.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Pump/remove water from Port/Starboard forepeaks.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 7 December 2017
Resolution: All water was removed from the forepeaks, and both forepeaks were cleaned and treated.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 6 September 2017
Resolved
Prove competent recovery of man overboard under sail, prior to carrying passengers with sails raised.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2017
Resolved 15 September 2017
Resolution: Operator conducted satisfactory man overboard drill and recovery while under sail power.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
Install bonding wire between fuel fill and tank.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 September 2017
Resolved 15 September 2017
Resolution: Bonding wire satisfactorily installed.
Sail Rigging › Stays/Shrouds › Clevis Pins and Cotter Pins
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
Replace cotter pin for forestay deck fastener.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 September 2017
Resolution: Operator installed cotter pin.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Pressure
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
replace undercharged B-II portable fire extinguisher.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 September 2017
Resolution: Fire extinguisher was replaced on the spot.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
Repair broken emergency fuel shut off for Port MDE
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 September 2017
Resolution: Operator replaced mechanism to secure emergency fuel shut off.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of STBD emergency fuel shut off for MDE.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 September 2017
Resolution: Operator installed new mechanism to control emergency shut off valve.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
Conduct satisfactory sea-trial (under MDE & sail) and drills prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 September 2017
Resolution: Vessel and crew conducted satisfactory sea-trial and drills under MDE power (not under sail)on 06SEP2017. Vessel and crew conducted satisfactory man overboard drill and recovery under sail power on 15DEC2017.
Sail Rigging › Stays/Shrouds › Turnbuckles and Toggles
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Renew jib anchor on main stay prior to sailing under sail power.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 January 2017
Resolved 24 January 2017
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release for EPIRB, vessel not permitted beyond 3NM form boundary line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 January 2017
Resolved 3 January 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided new hydrostatic release for EPIRB.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Renew port and starboard ring life buoys.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 January 2017
Resolved 3 January 2017
Resolution: Vessel renewed port and stbd ring buoys.
Sail Rigging › Running Rigging › Halyards
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Conduct third party sail rigging inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 January 2017
Resolved 24 January 2017
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stringer
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Fasten forestays to forward bulkhead.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 January 2017
Resolved 19 December 2016
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Cert.
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Obtain valid Radio Telephony Safety certificate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 January 2017
Resolved 24 January 2017
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Obtain emergency alcohol test strips.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 January 2017
Resolved 24 January 2017
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Submit MIS report sheet or provide proof of submission for 2015.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 January 2017
Resolved 24 January 2017