11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Three required lifejackets were not on vessel. Passenger count is reduced to 46 until lifejackets are replaced.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 May 2026
Resolution: Received photo of three new lifejackets.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
All marine employers must submit drug testing program data required by 49 CFR 40.26. Observed that the Management Information System (MIS) drug testing report for previous year was missing from the vessel. Submit MIS report for 2025 to marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2026
Resolved 29 May 2026
Resolution: Received copy of satisfactory MIS Report.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: Three hand red flare distress signals...and
Three hand orange smoke distress signals. Three flares were missing and the flares present were expired. Replace with six new flares.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2026
Resolved 28 May 2026
Resolution: Received photo of 6 new flares.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
Each...ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Mark ring life buoy with vessel name.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2026
Resolved 28 May 2026
Resolution: Received photo of ring buoy with vessel name.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel must undergo an inspection for certification as specified in 176.404 and They must submit a written application for renewal of a Certificate of Inspection to the OCMI at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Inspection. Vessel was due for COI renewal inspection on 29OCT2025 and has yet to submit an application for inspection, nor receive a COI inspection. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until new COI has been issued.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 May 2026
Resolved 27 May 2026
Resolution: Completed COI inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
All vessel must undergo an inspection for certification as specified in § 176.404 and annual inspection as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel was due for an annual Certificate of Inspection (COI) on 29 October 2024. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until annual COI inspection has been completed satisfactory.
46CFR176.500(b)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 March 2025
Resolved 5 March 2025
Resolution: Completed annual inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
A life jacket must be provided for each person carried onboard the vessel. MIs found 09 life jackets that were not serviceable. These were destroyed, leaving 44 life jackets.
Total persons allowed onboard the vessel is limited to 42 until new life jackets are obtained, marked, and properly stowed on the vessel.
46 CFR 180.71
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 March 2025
Resolved 30 March 2025
Resolution: Images of 09 replacement lifejackets received.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. MI observed vessel unable to provide evidence of required servicing.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(iv)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 March 2025
Resolved 19 March 2025
Resolution: Operator sent photos of adequate fire extinguisher monthly maintenance log.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. MI observed absence of vessel name on ring life buoy.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 March 2025
Resolved 18 March 2025
Resolution: Name of vessel stenciled on ring life buoy.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
For each marine casualty required to be reported by § 185.202, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of the vessel shall determine whether there is any evidence of alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in the casualty. MI observed expired alcohol test strips onboard the vessel and none available on the pier.
46 CFR 185.210 (a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 March 2025
Resolved 18 March 2025
Resolution: Received photographic evidence that current alcohol test strips were obtained by vessel operator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. MI observed 3 portable fire extinguishers onboard the vessel to be out of inspection.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 March 2025
Resolved 10 March 2025
Resolution: Servicing technician receipts received for 3 portable fire extinguishers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests. For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. MI observed Pre-engineered fixed fire extinguishing system in both port and starboard engineering spaces to be out of service.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 March 2025
Resolved 10 March 2025
Resolution: Servicing report receipt from FireBoy servicing technician received.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 September 2024
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undrgo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel was due for drydock examination on 31 AUG and has yet to receive a drydock exam.
46 CFR 176.600(c)(1), 701c.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 October 2024
Resolution: DD/ISE complete.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
A life jacket must be provided for each person carried onboard the vessel.
MIs found 07 life jackets that were not serviceable. These were destroyed, leaving 44 life jackets.
Total persons allowed onboard the vessel is limited to 44 until new life jackets are obtained, marked, and properly stowed on the vessel.
46 CFR 180.71
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 8 January 2024
Resolution: New life jackets were purchased and onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
Each floating water light must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 161.010.
The floating water light was approved under 161.013 and was not auto-igniting.
Vessel is limited to daytime operations until an approved water light is properly rigged to the ring buoy.
46 CFR 180.70
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 8 January 2024
Resolution: New float light was purchased and installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at each operating station to indicate a high water level in the required spaces.
The high water alarms for all spaces were alarming on the same visual and audible panel. These alarms must be separated, for each space with high level alarms.
46 CFR 182.530
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 December 2024
Resolved 8 January 2024
Resolution: Visual and audible alarms were installed satisfying this requirement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry a medical kit in accordance with 46 CFR 160.041.
Medical kit had expired medications. Replace with serviceable medications.
46 CFR 160.041
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2023
Resolved 8 January 2024
Resolution: New Medical kit was purchased and onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 May 2023
Resolved
No major repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel with regard to the hull, machinery, or equipment shall be made without the knowledge and approval of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Vessel suffered a port transmission failure.
Submit repair proposal for review/approval by Coast Guard. Coast Guard must verify completion of repairs.
46 CFR 176.20-1(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 May 2023
Resolved 20 June 2023
Resolution: Witnessed successful power trial regarding port engine transmission, deficiency cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space.
MI observed engine did not shut down during simulated discharge of the system.
46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 January 2023
Resolved 12 January 2023
Resolution: Vessel repaired the system and has it working properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced.
MI observed rescue platform onboard vessel had significant corrosion at the intersection of the ladder and platform.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 January 2023
Resolved 12 January 2023
Resolution: Vessel re-welded the rescue platform to make it safe.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds route must carry three hand red flare distress signals and three hand orange smoke distress signals.
MI observed three hand red flares and one hand orange smoke distress signal onboard.
46 CFR 180.68(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 January 2023
Resolved 12 January 2023
Resolution: Vessel purchased 3 new orange flairs and now has a total of 3 red, and 4 orange flairs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2023
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.
MI observed the battery for the ring buoy waterlight was expired.
Vessel is restricted to daylight operations only.
46 CFR 185.726(d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 January 2023
Resolved 9 February 2023
Resolution: New battery installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant.
MI observed 01 required lifejacket onboard had deteriorated retroreflective strips.
Passenger count reduced by 01 for a total of 48 passengers until corrected.
46 CFR 185.604(h)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 January 2023
Resolved 9 February 2023
Resolution: New PFD purchased to replace deficient PFD
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
Each floating waterlight installed after March 11, 1997, on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip. The clip must have a strength of at least 50 lbs and allow the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy.
MI observed waterlight did not have a clip.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 January 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: Clip installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
The portable hand bilge pump shall be provided with suitable hoses for pumping bilges on the suction and discharge ends.
MI observed hoses for the hand bilge pump were insufficient for pumping water from each space overboard.
46 CFR 182.25-10(e)
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 January 2023
Resolved 9 February 2023
Resolution: Longer discharge hose installed and op tested sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
It is further intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury.
MI observed port main engine raw water cooling flex coupling was leaking water at a rate of 1 drop per second.
46 CFR 182.01-5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 January 2023
Resolved 6 February 2023
Resolution: Replaced leaking section of coupling and double clamped.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are readily accessible and visible to the crew and passengers.
MI observed that there were no donning instructions posted for the dual-clip life jackets.
46 CFR 185.516
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 January 2023
Resolved 9 February 2023
Resolution: Donning instructions for 2 clasp PFD's placed onboard
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant [name withheld] observed a new inverter was installed onboard for the 120 VAC power supply.
Submit plans to MSC for review/approval.
46 CFR 176.700(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2023
Resolved 20 June 2023
Resolution: Verified inverter installation IAW MSC letter E2-2300560 dated 03MAR23.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 11 January 2023
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.
Rescue ladder currently onboard does not meet the requirements as set forth in local MMS policy MPS-WI-SECSP(spi)-14 for rescue platforms.
46 CFR 176.840
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2023
Resolved 20 June 2023
Resolution: Verified vessel's rescue platform was constructed and launched IAW MPS-WI-SECSP(spi)-14.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR180.71(a) An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel is restricted to not more than 26 total persons on board until required complement of life jackets are acquired.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 November 2020
Resolution: Owner purchased 26 new life jackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR180.70 Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 46CFR160.050. Ring life buoy missing retro-reflective tape and proper marking. Vessel is restricted to daylight and clear visibility operations until rectified.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 November 2020
Resolution: Life ring buoy re-stenciled and retro-reflective tape renewed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR183.340(b)(4) All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart. Cable and wire in engine compartments are supported with plastic ties.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 7 January 2021
Resolution: Owner installed appropriate metal supports.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR183.340(g) Each connection to a conductor to a terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure and have a pressure type, solder lug or splice. Unapproved use of extension cord overhead IWO wheelhouse and a splice IWO junction box inboard within port engine compartment.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 30 November 2020
Resolution: Owner removed extension cord, splice, and junction box.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR16.401(a) Each EAP education program must include at least the following elements: display and distribution of informational material; display and distribution of a
community service hot-line telephone number for crewmember assistance, and display and distribution of the employer’s policy regarding drug and alcohol
use in the workplace. EAP education program not properly displayed and crew members' training not properly documented.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 23 November 2020
Resolution: Verified owner posted EAP in bridge
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR401.500(b) By March 15 of the year following the collection, marine employers must submit the data on the form titled U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol
Testing MIS Data Collection Form. MIS form not in possession of vessel owner/operator.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 23 November 2020
Resolution: Verified O/O submitted current MIS report.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 July 2020
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.
Vessel experienced main engine failure. - 46CFR182.100
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 July 2020
Resolution: Verified repairs were affected and conducted sea trials, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
All engines must have at least two means for stopping the engine(s) under any operating conditions.
Starboard engine's kill switch at operating station is not operational. Repair and test in the presence of USCG Marine Inspector. - 46CFR182.200(b)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 October 2019
Resolution: Witnessed proper switch operation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space.
Fireboy pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system for starboard engine failed to shut down engine when tested. Repair and test in the presence of USCG Marine Inspector. - 46CFR181.420(a)(3)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 October 2019
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of fixed gas system.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions.
First-aid kit eye wash and burn relief expired. Replace in kind. - 46CFR184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 October 2019
Resolved 28 October 2019
Resolution: Operator replaced expired items.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:
(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; and
(2) Coast Guard Light List.
Charts and light list is not up-to-date. Replace charts. - 46CFR184.420(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 October 2019
Resolved 28 October 2019
Resolution: Operator provided new chart and light list.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 31 January 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock.
Found incorrect wire nuts on wire splice.
Replace with correct wire butt connectors. 46 CFR 183.200(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 February 2019
Resolved 23 February 2019
Resolution: Verified correct wire splice.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 October 2018
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.
Port and starboard salt water discharge through hull valves are not operational, unable to close completely, and have visible signs of deterioration. Replace. 46CFR182.100
(prior to completion of Dyrdock)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Operator replaced valves.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 October 2018
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.
Salt water discharge lines on port and starboard engines are wasted. Replace in kind. 46CFR182.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Operator replaced discharge lines.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Fuel strainer bowl must have a suitable flame shield as per the manufacturer.
Flame shield on starboard fuel filter is wasted. Replace in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 46CFR.182.455(a)(6)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Operator installed flame shield.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Pre-engineered system installed with both "Seafire" and "Fireboy" components against manufacturer's instructions. Install two approved 500 cubic foot Halocarbon system in accordance manufacturer's instructions. 46CFR181.420(a)(4)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 November 2018
Resolution: Verified system meets install requirements.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter.
Framing in engine room directly forward of starboard engine is wasted and delaminated. Crop and renew. - 46CFR176.800(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2018
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Operator made repairs as original.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended.
Multiple bilge discharge overboard valves do not close completely and the forward bilge discharge valve has flex hose between the hull and the valve. Repair or replace inoperable valves and remove flex hose from forward bilge discharge overboard between hull and valve. 46CFR182.100
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2018
Resolved 19 November 2018
Resolution: Operator replaced valves, verified operation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock.
Forward bilge pump wiring and wiring under operating station improperly spliced. Splice conductor using pressure type (butt) connectors. 46CFR183.200(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2018
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Operator made proper repair to wiring.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
The exhaust piping must be so arranged as to prevent backflow of water from reaching engine exhaust ports
under normal conditions.
Vessel missing starboard exhaust guard. Replace. 46CFR182.430(c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2018
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Operator replaced exhaust guard.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
The weather deck on a flush deck vessel must be watertight and have no obstruction to overboard drainage.
Gasket material on access cover to forward compartment is missing, allowing water ingress. Replace. 46CFR178.410(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2018
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Operator installed new gasket material on forward hatch.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Repair red light indicating discharge on stbd fire boy alarm iaw 181.420.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 January 2018
Resolution: Discharge indicating light repaired prior to departure of inspectors.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Repair retro (Type 1) on 16 PFDSs iaw 46CFR180.25-20 passenger count reduced to 33.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 February 2018
Resolution: Installed new Type 1 retro to PFDs.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Replace ammonia inhalents iaw 46CFR184.710.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 1 February 2018
Resolution: Replaced to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Repair siding on stbd side iaw 46CFR177.35-1.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 1 February 2018
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of the attending MI.