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02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 30 September 2025
No resolution recorded
Primary consideration shall be given to the provision of a seaworthy hull. Port side transverse frame forward of the E/R bulkhead located in void was wasted in the horizontal and vertical portions. Submit repair proposal.
46 CFR 177.01-5 / 60c
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 10 June 2025
No resolution recorded
Primary consideration shall be given to the provision of a seaworthy hull. Port side transverse frame forward of E/R bulkhead located in void was wasted in the horizontal and vertical portions. Submit repair proposal.
46 CFR 177.01-5
(Old T)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 10 June 2025
No resolution recorded
Primary consideration shall be given to the provision of a seaworthy hull. Vessel had numerous holes through port side bulkhead above the weld at the walkway. Submit
repair proposal prior to next credit dry dock.
46 CFR 177.01-5
(Old T)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
A main transverse watertight bulkhead must not be penetrated by valves unless they are a part of a piping system. Vessel had three penetrations through the lazarette into the E/R fitted with gate valves that are not part of a piping system.
46 CFR 171.111(d)
(Old T)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 July 2025
Resolution: Piping was plugged.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
Battery connections shall be made to the battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Battery
terminals were connected with wing nuts.
46 CFR 183.05-20(c)
(Old T)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2025
Resolved 30 July 2025
Resolution: Replaced with nuts.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
This part is intended to provide a minimum standard of regulations for electrical installations and equipment that will result in a vessel that is reasonably safe from fire and shock of personnel caused from electrical equipment. Both engine block heaters were daisy chained. Connect using permanent outlet.
46 CFR 183.01-5
(Old T)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2025
Resolved 30 July 2025
Resolution: Daisy chain was disconnected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements. Starboard propulsion engine lube oil transfer hose is chaffed.
46 CFR 182.05-1
(Old T)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2025
Resolved 30 July 2025
Resolution: Lube oil hoses were replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 10 June 2025
No resolution recorded
The intent of this part is to ensure that the scantlings, material, fastenings,workmanship and arrangement of each vessel as such to provide for safe operation. Vessel had hole in engine room ceiling located above port side fuel tank. Submit repair proposal prior to credit dry dock.
46 CFR 177.01-5
(Old T)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
The marine employer must have sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Vessel did not have any alcohol testing devices on board.
46 CFR 4.06-15(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2025
Resolved 30 July 2025
Resolution: Alcohol test strips were on board.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
The intent of this part is to ensure that the main propulsion machinery installed on each vessel is suitable for the vessel and its operation. Tail shaft packing on both tail shafts were leaking water excessively.
46 CFR 182.05-1
(Old T)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2025
Resolved 30 July 2025
Resolution: Shaft seals were tightened and no longer leaking excessively.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 February 2023
Resolved
A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection.
Vessel's Certificate of Inspection expired 25JAN2023.
Vessel must complete Certificate Of Inspection examination prior to carrying passengers/cargo. 46 CFR 176.100
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 March 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 February 2023
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. Observed electrical wiring for the bilge stripping pump in the machinery space was secured with zip ties. Install metal supports along electrical wiring at intervals of not more than 24 inches apart.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2023
Resolved 10 April 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 February 2023
Resolved
Each lighting fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have a guard or be made of high strength material, except in an accommodation space, radio room, galley, or similar space where it is not subject to damage. Observed guard around exterior PORT side wheelhouse light was missing. Provide new light guard around light.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2023
Resolved 10 April 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 February 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Observed vessel name on the life ring was peeling off. Provide new markings with vessel name on life buoy.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 April 2023
Resolved 10 April 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 February 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 regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Observed no placard containing donning and use of the life jackets was present on the vessel. Post a placard on board with donning instructions appropriate for the type of life jacket found on board.
Due 15 April 2023
Resolved 11 April 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with 47 CFR 80.59 once every five years. Vsl did not have a valid Communications Act Safety Radiotelephone Certificate. Prove to the USCG that vsl has a valid Communications Act Safety Radiotelephone Certificate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 April 2022
Resolved 11 March 2022
Resolution: FCC Safety Radio provided to the satisfaction on attendidng MI.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
...inspection shall be in accordance with standards acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, as good marine practice. Starboard windowpane at the operating station is cracked. Replace starboard window pane.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 April 2022
Resolved 29 March 2022
Resolution: Windowplane replaced to the satisfaction of attending MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight...Battery on the ring life buoy expired in 2019. Replace battery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 April 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: New, approved, battery was installed to the satisfaction of attending MI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 46 CFR 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vsl did not have a fully stocked first aid kit.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: New, approved, frist aid kit was provided to the satisfaction of attending MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Each...ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Ring life buoy did not have complete vsl name. Ensure full name of vsl is on ring life buoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Marked properly to the satisfaction of attending MI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight... The gaskets on multiple hatches on the cargo deck were not complete. Replace gaskets to make watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 March 2022
Resolved 17 March 2022
Resolution: Hatches sealed to the satisfaction of attending MI.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
...inspection shall be in accordance with standards acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, as good marine practice. On the port and starboard side of the engine room above the dry exhaust, there were black stains on the side shells. Clean black stains to ensure that installed dry exhaust system is not leaking.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 March 2022
Resolved 17 March 2022
Resolution: Area cleaned to the satisfaction of attending MI.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
When using DSC techniques, coast stations and ship stations must use maritime mobile service identities.
Vsl's radio at the operating station does not display the ship's MMSI number. Install a radio that displays
the ship's MMSI number.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: VHF displaying proper MMSI and able to broadcast Lat and Long to the satisfaction of attending MI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
The hull shall be in a satisfactory condition for the service intended. Hull bottom thru hull area between the shafts is significantly corroded and Requires repair. Submit Gage report & Repair Proposal plan.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: Attended vessel for final weld inspection after plate crop and renew, all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
The hull shall be in a satisfactory condition for the service intended. Grind out port amidship identified area and submit Gage Report and Repair Proposal Plan.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: Attended vessel for final weld inspection after plate crop and renew, all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Port side hand rail to bulwarks weld was cracked and allowing water to enter the port void space. Repair port side aft handrail to bulwark welds.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: photos sent in
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 10 March 2021
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. The gasket for the hatch access to the lazarette is damaged. Replace the gasket to make watertight.
CITE: 46 CFR §179.360
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 April 2021
Resolved 22 June 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2021
Resolved
Flexible hose must meet the requirements of §182.720(e). The flexible fuel hose connecting the fill pipe to both fuel tanks are severely degraded, with numerous cracks. Replace all damaged flexible fuel hose in way of the fuel tanks.
CITE: 46 CFR §182.445
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 April 2021
Resolved 22 June 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 March 2021
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with §161.010 in subchapter Q. The battery for the waterlight was expired. Replace the battery for identified waterlight.
CITE: 46 CFR §180.70
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 March 2021
Resolved 10 March 2021
Resolution: Replaced before the end of the inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 16 October 2020
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers or cargo, provide and make repairs to identified areas of cargo deck as discussed in person on 16OCT2020. 46 CFR 176.700
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 November 2020
Resolution: Completed satisfactory repairs and NDT on affected cargo deck area.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 February 2020
Resolved
Make proper repair to vessel's bilge pump. Test in presence of USCG MI.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 February 2020
Resolved 5 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel replaced impellor and successfully tested bilge pump.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 February 2020
Resolved
Renew FCC Safety Radio Certificate.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2020
Resolved 27 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel received a new FCC Safety Radio Certificate.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 February 2020
Resolved
Install strainer on bilge line in 4th void space from aft.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2020
Resolved 27 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed a new bilge strainer.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 25 January 2018
Resolved
AM01: Install machinery guard over belt connecting starboard engine and bilge pump.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2018
Resolved 4 March 2018
Resolution: Attended vessel: observed satisfactory guard.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 2 January 2018
Resolved
Vessel failed to complete a 5 year COI inspection within the required timeframe. COI is no longer valid IAW 46 CFR 176.107(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 January 2018
Resolution: Completed COI inspection.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 16 February 2017
Resolved
Submit repair proposal for deck beam in #1 compartment centerline. 02MAR17
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 March 2017
Resolved 2 May 2017
Resolution: Completed necessary repairs on forward compartment deck beam.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 8 March 2016
Resolved
LK01 All charts must be up to date.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 March 2016
Resolved 21 March 2016
Resolution: Up to date charts were placed on board vessel. Deficiency cleared.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 8 March 2016
Resolved
LK02 Vessel's emergency instructions must reflect crew's actions and equipment.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 March 2016
Resolved 21 March 2016
Resolution: Emergency instructions now accurately reflect vessel and crew actions. Deficiency cleared.