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AU KAI
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Other hulls named AU KAI
AU KAI is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 93 inspections since 1987, most recently in March 2026, along with 210 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 3 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2018.
Records from 1987 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 3 March 2026.
- Built
- 1987
- Last inspected
- 3 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 210 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2003–2018
Identity
919500
WDF9436
293031
Flag
UNITED STATES
368060470
Maury page id
psix-293031
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded12
Years with a record
37 calendar years (1987–2026)
The 93 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)43.2 ft × 17.5 ft × 6.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 11 / net 11
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHARRY W BEUTEL · SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1987
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portHONOLULU, HI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 2 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it11 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
11 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
11 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Radio station licence
WDK4981MMSI 368060470 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 September 2018, expires 29 September 2028 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WDF9436MMSI 367505150 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 September 2011, cancelled 27 November 2021 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WDC7526MMSI 367072680 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 October 2005, cancelled 26 December 2015 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WBO3768MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 September 1997, cancelled 19 February 2008
WCX7486MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 18 September 1997, cancelled 24 November 2007 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 93
3 March 2026
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8314791
2 June 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8145795
21 May 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8141139
21 May 2024
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7904981
23 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7677022
14 July 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7507065
8 March 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7408083
28 December 2020
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7110580
29 October 2020
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7086766
22 July 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7013604
25 September 2019
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6820339
27 September 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6515427
9 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6540834
31 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6539989
1 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6431706
28 October 2017
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6296544
24 August 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6244101
12 October 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6021025
16 September 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6001148
29 June 2016
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5925419
21 September 2015
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5724843
6 October 2014
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4997833
2 June 2014
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4877862
20 May 2014
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4863720
25 May 2012
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4321791
23 September 2011
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4177550
29 November 2010
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3900839
15 October 2008
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3345627
3 June 2008
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3231883
11 September 2007
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3055327
28 September 2006
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2789563
31 May 2006
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2633516
15 November 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2542035
30 August 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2479889
4 May 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2349382
24 March 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2326399
2 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2301744
4 February 2004
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2000759
11 September 2003
Annual Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1903073
6 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1937043
5 December 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1714970
12 September 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1675273
22 August 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1635839
27 September 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1074666
13 September 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1071846
5 September 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1382377
5 October 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 823262
14 September 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1455921
23 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 14914
8 October 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 810834
31 August 1999
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1361099
30 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 152364
1 June 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1381614
30 March 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1406469
6 August 1998
Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1418383
23 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 792576
8 May 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1378373
22 October 1997
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1381044
8 April 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1100621
29 January 1997
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1102616
1 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 159538
17 October 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 848290
5 September 1996
COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1360623
5 June 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1357643
3 May 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1371397
6 March 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1077585
26 January 1996
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1192532
6 December 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1390156
27 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1360283
2 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 373730
11 October 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1173376
31 August 1994
Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1370915
3 May 1994
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1431358
31 March 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1401836
2 December 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1387433
1 October 1993
COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1382649
22 December 1992
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 827543
5 November 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 960974
1 July 1992
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1260442
6 May 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1255642
20 March 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 95012
5 December 1991
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1256045
8 November 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1311722
29 November 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 905583
7 November 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 933616
16 October 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1237239
6 March 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 927183
7 February 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1214280
2 May 1989
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1197570
14 December 1988
Deficiency Check · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 898728
11 October 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 898458
9 June 1988
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1339775
13 October 1987
Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1017570
Deficiency record · 210
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 3 March 2026
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 as required by paragraph (a)(3) of this section. The stbd pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system reset device (override) failed preventing the engine from restarting. Prove proper operation as described by the regulation and manufacturer’s instructions in the presence of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 181.420(b)(3)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that a fire drill be held under simulated emergency conditions to be specified by the inspector. Drill not conducted due to the failed stbd pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system reset device. Conduct a satisfactory man overboard drill in the presence of the attending marine inspector upon completing repairs to the failed stbd pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system reset device.
46 CFR 176.810(d)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. Drill not conducted due to the failed stbd pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system reset device. Conduct a satisfactory man overboard drill in the presence of the attending marine inspector upon completing repairs to the failed stbd pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system reset device.
46 CFR 176.808(g)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 March 2026
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. Observed a suspected crack on the stbd crossbeam vertical station weld propagating to the end plate of the crossbeam. Remove paint to expose the aluminum for reinspection by the attending marine inspector by March 4, 2025.
46 CFR 176.840
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle. Vessel missing whistle. Provide a whistle with a range of 0.5 miles as described in Table 33 CFR 86.01(c) to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector by March 4, 2025.
33 CFR 83.33(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
An emergency instruction placard containing the following information will satisfy the requirements of § 185.510. Vessel emergency instructions missing flooding. Amend vessels emergency instructions to include flooding as described by the regulation to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant. The radio inline fuse is of a blade type. Replace with same amperage UL approved cartridge type fuse to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 183.380(l)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
Except as noted in § 176.114 of this part, each vessel inspected and certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must, when any passengers are aboard during the tenure of the certificate, be in full compliance with the terms of the certificate. Vessel has Sector Honolulu WI-31 on the COI routes permitted and conditions of operation. The portable oxygen bottle required by WI-31 has passed its hydrostatic test date. 1) Replace with a new oxygen bottle or 2) Hydrostatic test the overdue oxygen bottle to the satisfaction of the attended marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The ring life buoy has a strip of wasted retroreflective tape. Renew in-kind to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
Except as noted in § 176.114 of this part, each vessel inspected and certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must, when any passengers are aboard during the tenure of the certificate, be in full compliance with the terms of the certificate. Vessel has Sector Honolulu WI-31 on the COI routes permitted and conditions of operation. The current WI-31company policy does not meet Sector Honolulu WI-31 policy requirements. Revise the current WI-31 company policy to include the specific information missing for review and approval by the attending marine inspector to retain the reduced manning endorsement.
46 CFR 176.100(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
The master of a vessel, except a vessel listed in § 185.502(a) of this part, shall keep a correct, written count of all passengers that embark on and disembark from the vessel. Prior to departing on a voyage, the passenger count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a representative of the owner or managing operator of the vessel. The passenger count shall be available to the Coast Guard upon request. No process to meet the above regulation is implemented. Implement the above regulation as described to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 185.504
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 March 2026
Resolved
Spaces containing machinery shall be fitted with at least two ducts to furnish natural or mechanical sup-ply and exhaust ventilation. One duct shall extend to a point near the bottom of the compartment, so installed that the ordinary collection of water in the bilge will not trap the duct. Where forced ventilation is installed, the duct extending near the bottom shall be the exhaust. The total inlet area and the total outlet area of ventilation ducts shall each be not less than one square inch for each foot of beam of the vessel. These minimum areas shall be in-creased as necessary when such ducts are considered as part of the air supply to the engines. One of the two Stbd engine room intakes was decommissioned by blanking off with a piece of wood due to the vent being damaged. Restore this stbd engine intake back to original to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 182.20-45(c)
Old "T"
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the Navigation Rules. Vessel did not have operational anchor light. Provide navigation lights that are in compliance with the Navigation Rules.
46 CFR 183.420
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Bilge pump visual indicators did not turn on when pump was active.
46 CFR 182.530(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018. Nine life jackets were not marked with appropriate retroreflective material. Provide appropriate markings to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. Passenger count reduced to 41.
46 CFR 185.604
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. Penetrations in stbd deck, existing vent openings both sides, and port aft bulkhead allow passage of vapors. Provide a proper seal to prevent the passage of vapors.
46 CFR 177.405
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection shall be installed near the periphery of all weather decks accessible to passengers and crew. Stanchion on port forward deck rail is loose at deck mounting. Secure stanchion deck mounting point.
46 CFR 177.35-1(a)
OLD T
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Each vessel inspected and certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must, when any passengers are aboard during the tenure of the certificate, be in full compliance with the terms of the certificate. Vessel's required deckhand enters the water during in water snorkeling activities and the vessels AED pads are expired IAW Work Instruction 31. Replace AED pads IAW Work Instruction 31.
46 CFR 176.100(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The markings required by this section, which may be made by the use of any means and materials which result in durable markings, must be made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals not less than four inches in height. Vessel's name and hailing port markings are less than four inches. Replace with markings of appropriate size.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Fuel filter and strainer bowls must be highly resistant to shattering due to mechanical impact and resistant to failure due to thermal shock. Fuel filters fitted with bowls of other than steel construction must be approved by the Commandant and be protected from mechanical damage. Approval of bowls of other than steel construction will specify if a flame shield is required. Installed secondary port and stbd main engine fuel filters not an approved type. Replace with approved fuel filter.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(6)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Testing Programs. Marine employer is DER and enrolled in the company's random testing program. A person subject to testing cannot receive their random selection notice and still meet the definition of “unannounced” as it pertains to random tests. Resolve by providing documentation on how the random testing process will work for the owner to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 16.113(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Testing Programs. Vessel shares crew with another company, and no crew sharing agreement is in place. Provide evidence of crew sharing agreement to attending MI.
46 CFR 16.113(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Vessel was unable to prove that installed submersible electric bilge pumps are UL 1113 rated. Provide evidence of existing pump UL 1113 rating, or replace with approved bilge pumps.
46 CFR 182.520(e)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Vessels constructed of wood must provide bilge level alarms in all watertight compartments. Vessel did not have bilge level alarm in port forward space. Install bilge level alarm in port forward space.
46 CFR 182.530(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in a way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Port and Starboard Main Diesel Engines do not have guards over serpentine belts.
46 CFR 177.35-15 (a)
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11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2024
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. Number of child size life jackets are marked incorrectly.
46 CFR 180.78 (a) (5)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Cable run between port and stbd engine room and port and stbd aft lazarette not properly sealed, allowing fixed fire extinguishing medium to communicate through bulkhead. Make vapor tight to ensure quantity of extinguisher is sufficient.
46 CFR 181.420 (a) (4)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 21 May 2024
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 to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space. Forward port compartment high bilge alarm inoperable.
46 CFR 182.530 (a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who occupy a position or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's COI. Marine employers may form or otherwise use sponsoring organizations, or may use contractors to conduct the random chemical testing programs. Vessel's consortium enrollment paperwork outdated and missing pre-employment drug testing.
46 CFR 16.230(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel's life ring buoy reflective tape is worn. Replace life ring buoy reflective tape. 46 CFR 176.808(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel had 7 life jackets not in serviceable condition. Vessel is restricted to 43 persons total due to lack of properly outfitted life jackets. 46 CFR 180.71
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). VHF radio missing correct MMSI for DSC operation. Update MMSI number in accordance with FCC Radio Station Authorization certificate. 47 CFR 80.905
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
Inspect all railings and bulwarks and their attachment to the hull structure. Two fractured welds on fwd upper stanchions for the canopy. Two fractured welds on the port and stbd passenger seating stanchions. Scarf and reweld fractures to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.25-10
Old-T
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 8 March 2022
Resolved
In general, compliance with the standards established by a recognized classification society will be considered satisfactory evidence of the structural adequacy of a vessel. The vessel has a fracture where the transverse frame meets the inboard bulkhead in the aft portion of the engine compartment and at the transverse frame that meets the outboard bulkhead in the battery compartment. Submit a repair proposal to be reviewed and approved by the attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 177.10-1(a)
Old-T
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Provision shall be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Vessel has no means of securing intake or exhaust ventilation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Holes in the forward engine room bulkhead on the port side and free communication between the port and starboard hulls allow the fixed fire extinguishing medium to communicate outside the space it is intended to protect. Submit repair proposal to be approved by the attending USCG marine inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
The COI issued to a vessel describes the vessels minimum manning requirements and any equivalences accepted or authorized by the cognizant OCMI. The vessels Master does not hold a valid MMC. Vessel is required to be operated by, and shall not operate without, a Master holding a valid MMC with applicable endorsements.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. All 5 of the required child size PFDs and 11 of the adult size life jackets are deteriorated and shall be replaced. The vessel is not to carry any children or more than 35 adult passengers until these PFDs are replaced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. These records shall identify the total number of individuals chemically tested annually for dangerous drugs in each of the categories of testing required by this part including the annual number of individuals failing chemical tests and the number and types of drugs for which individuals tested positive. Vessel was unable to provide a report for total number of employees tested.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessels charts have not been corrected since 2006.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
The master shall ensure that one or more placards meeting the requirements of this section are displayed in prominent locations. Garbage placard is missing.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Except as otherwise allowed by this subpart, a vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed below for the hull material of the vessel. Vessel has areas of angel hair wood rot in compartment aft of the starboard rudder. Remove loose angel hair to facilitate further inspection and submit repair proposal to be approved by attending USCG inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Vessel must be provided with satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment. Vessel was unable to demonstrate operation of the starboard fixed hand pump.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 28 December 2020
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 does not have an AED on board as required by Work Instruction 31. Operations under Work Instruction 31 are not to be carried out until an AED is on board the vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped: Double hose clamping is required where practicable. Missing double hose clamps on stbd MDE oil filter hose.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Vessels remote fuel shutoff station not labeled.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor must be made within an enclosure and have a proper connection. The positive DC cable for the starboard main diesel engine was secured with an improper conductor. Secure the cable in an enclosure with an approved conductor.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. The electrical connector controlling the port engine is damaged and shall be repaired to prevent loss of connection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 December 2020
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. MI observed a temporary repair to the stbd MDE heat exchanger and determined there to be a leak at this location. Submit repair proposal to the satisfaction of attending inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Vessel required to have one 20" or 24" ring lifebuoy fitted with 60' lifeline and floating water light attached with a corrosion resistant clip to allow quick disconnect. Ring lifebuoy’s water light no longer in serviceable condition. Provide proper serviceable water light.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
A hatch cover must have securing devices and be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. The lever securing the hatch cover on the port forward compartment is inoperable and shall be repaired.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 × 30 mesh. The port and starboard fuel tank vents do not have the correct size flame screens installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
Where a flexible fill pipe section is necessary, suitable flexible tubing or hose having high resistance to salt water, petroleum oils, heat and vibration, may be used. When the flexible section is a nonconductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the fill pipe separated thereby must be joined by a conductor for protection against generation of a static charge when filling with fuel. The fuel fill hose on the port side is missing the required bonding wire.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 July 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examination. Vessel is overdue for a credit drydock.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
Independent fuel tanks must be designed and constructed as described in this paragraph (a). Aluminum diesel fuel tank has a hole on the weld due to corrosion.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
Each officer employed on any vessel subject this subchapter must have his or her license onboard and available for examination at all times when the vessel is operating. Vsl master did not have a medical certificate. Provide a current medical certificate.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel is restricted to 19 persons total due to lack of properly outfitted lifejackets. 16 L/J did not have required retroreflective tapes, 8 L/J were still inside the original packaging with no vessel name, and 7 were unservicable due to damages.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
Child size life jackets equal to 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided. Vessel needs provide required number of child size life jackets due to not being servicable.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
essels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). VHF radio missing MMSI and LAT/LONG for DSC operation.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
Every vessel must be
fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for
marine use, compass must be illuminated or restricted to
daytime operation. No light for the compass.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 25 September 2019
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. Stbd aft bilge alarm light is not operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
A means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines. Stbd engine room Fireboy fixed system override switch does not operated as designed. To start the engine, override switch must be pressed during the engine start. The engine should start without holding the override switch.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction, and a uniform load of 74 kilograms per meter (50 pounds per foot) applied to the top rail in any direction. Repair a fracture at the base of bow center stanchion.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
A hatch cover must have securing devices and be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
Provide repair proposals for stbd fwd compartment with a diagonal longitudinal member with multiple location wood rot, below the hatch coaming facing forward wood rot.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
Provide repair proposals for port fwd compartment with a longitudinal stringer penetrating fwd bulkhead with multiple wood rot locations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
Nozzle, flanges, or other fittings for pipe connections to a metal tank must be welded or brazed to the tank. Properly install fuel return line to fuel tank for both port and stbd fuel tanks.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have a light to indicate discharge; Starboard visual indicator for FireBoy does not activate to indicate discharge. Repair visual indicator.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline; Lifeline on ring buoy is wasted. Replace lifeline on ring buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel; Vessel has 42 out of required 50 life jackets. Replace wasted life jackets. Total persons allowed on board reduced to 42 persons.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Each hydrostatic release unit, other than a disposable unit, must be service within 12 months of its manufacture and within 12 month of each subsequent servicing; Hydrostatic release unit has not been serviced since 2017. Replace hydrostatic release unit for EPIRB.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name; The markings on the vessel's ring life buoy are no longer legible. Add vessel's name to ring life buoy iaw 46 CFR 185.604.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
When the operator is on duty and in charge of transmitting systems, or performing service, maintenance or inspection functions, the license or permit document, or a photocopy thereof, or a copy of the application and PPC(s) received by the FCC, must be posted or in the operator's personal possession, and available for inspection; Operators permit was not available on board vessel. Provide operators permit for inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Repair rotted stringers in port and starboard aft compartments. Submit repair proposal for Coast Guard approval prior to commencing repair.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Random
Issued 28 October 2017
Resolved
Provide proof that 50% of the number of covered employees were selected for random urinalysis. 46 CFR 16.230.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 28 October 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of MIS filing for 2016 IAW 46 CFR 16.500
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 28 October 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of identification of designated employee representative (DEP) who is not also a covered employee IAW 49 CFR 40.3
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Collection Sites
Issued 28 October 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of 24/7 availability of drug/alcohol testing collection site IAW 46 CFR 4.06
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 24 August 2017
Resolved
Repair remote fuel shutoff valve.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 24 August 2017
Resolved
Install drip pan on fuel filter.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 24 August 2017
Resolved
Install metal support on electrical cabling located in Port Engine Space IAW 46 CFR 183.340(b)(4).
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 24 August 2017
Resolved
Log EPIRB tests.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Medical Fitness
Issued 24 August 2017
Resolved
Complete DAPI Audit IAW 46 CFR 16.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Alcohol test kits not onboard due to being expired. Provide new un-expired alochol test strips. 46CFR16.240
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Company policy statement not onbaord. Place policy statement onboard per 46 CFR 16.401
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
02 lifejackets not serviceable, provide 02 lifejackets for inspection. Passenger count limited to 44 until lifejackets replaced as new.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Up to date charts and or new notice to mariners need to be placed onboard in addition to current coast pilot and light list. 46 CFR 184.420
Communications › Public Address System › Announcing Station
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Emergency broadcast placard illegible, replace as new. 46CFR184.506
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Safety certificate expired 06OCT16. Renew and provide proof to Marine Inspector. Operators permit also required to be provided to Marine Inspector. 47CFR13
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Remove all plastic boxes in interior spaces that enclose electrical wiring/connections.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Fwd of port amidships hatch in machinery space, a pipe drain fitting contains an unknown liquid. Identify liguid and dispose of properly and cap off fitting to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 29 June 2016
Resolved
Repair cracked frame for Port Hull engine access opening at next drydock due 31 Jul 18 IAW 46 CFR 177.300
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
Require all pages of current COI to be posted per ref.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Waste Management Plan
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
Waste Management not onboard, required per ref.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
Life ring missing plug, retroreflective tape bad. Recommend replace wasted life ring.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
No log onboard to track monthly testing of EPIRB.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
Port nav light not operational.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
Vent in outboard port bulkhead unable to close in event of fire. Plug and repair.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
visual high bilge level alarm indicators not working at control station
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
Both diesel engines lacking machinery guards.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
Prove successful operation of audible alarm for pre-engineered firefighting system.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
Fuel shutoff valves not labeled.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 25 September 2015
Resolved
EPIRB hydrostatic release expired 2014. Route restricted to less than 1NM from shore until rectified.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 30 November 2010
Resolved
Perform a satisfactory operational test of the Fireboy fixed fire fighting system for an attending CG marine inspector
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 30 November 2010
Resolved
Prove proper operation of stbd side bilge pump #1 visual indicator at pilothouse.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Renew gaskets on both port and stbd fwd watertight hatches.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Inside port fwd hull, crop and renew damaged scarf (as marked) and aft bulkhead middle board (as marked).
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Inside port fwd full, grind and treat all angel hair.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stringer
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Inside stbd fwd hull, crop and renew rotted stringers #4 and #5 (counting from top) and grind, treat stringer #6 in way of angel hair.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Provide strainer on hand bilge pumps both port and stbd sides.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Renew gasket seal on bathroom port light (window).
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Renew electrical connections on both port and stbd Firboys.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Grind and make available for inspection identified crack on corner of stbd middle hull opening.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Complete permanent repair on inboard inner skin of starboard hull IWO engine, 6" below the deck.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 29 November 2010
Resolved
Provide written repair plan for crack on stbd IWO fwd engine hatch corner and for repair completed in stbd engine compartment. Submit plan before starting repair on crack.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Make repairs to 2nd step of stbd engine room access ladder.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Plans for Shipboard Operations
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Provide copy of vessel's waste management plan.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of Halon
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Provide copy of fire extinguishing system service report.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Replace seal on port hydraulic steering ram/drive.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Provide corrections or replace nautical charts.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Provide updated light list and coast pilot.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Make appropriate repairs to wood rot through out vessel (port/stbd fwd and aft compartments).
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Provide pre-employment testing records and all test results from 2007.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 15 October 2008
Resolved
Provide EAP training to the crew and have in writing the SAP and their contact information.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Strut Bearing
Issued 3 June 2008
Resolved
Renew starboard strut bearing due to excessive wear.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 3 June 2008
Resolved
Make port engine room forward bulkhead fumetight.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 3 June 2008
Resolved
Crop and renew rotten plywood on frames 1 and 3 in starboard forward compartment
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 3 June 2008
Resolved
Renew both bow nets
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 11 September 2007
Resolved
gaskets on fwd port and stbd hatches are waisted and need to be replaced
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 11 September 2007
Resolved
fuel shut off on port side installation needs to be watertight.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 11 September 2007
Resolved
anchor through hole on port deck needs to be watertight
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 11 September 2007
Resolved
locate and repair water ingress from deck into port engine compartment
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 9 November 2006
Resolved
Make repairs to emergency fuel cutoffs IAW 46CFR182.455(b)4
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 9 November 2006
Resolved
Install metal wire supports in the vicinity of the vessels bow spreader IAW 46CFR183.340(4)
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 9 November 2006
Resolved
Make MIS Submission/provide proof of consortium submission IAW 46CFR16.500
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 9 November 2006
Resolved
Make engine shut downs in conjunction with fixed extinguishing system ready for inspection IAW 46CFR181.420
Operations/Management › Log/Records › Ballast Water Logs/Records
Issued 9 November 2006
Resolved
Make Passenger Count available to marine inspector IAW 46CFR 185.504
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 15 November 2005
Resolved
properly label all E/R vent duct closures.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Random
Issued 15 November 2005
Resolved
Provide proof of chemical testing of employees.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 2 March 2005
Resolved
Renew visual distress signals.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free
Issued 2 March 2005
Resolved
Make lifefloat in float free configuration.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Capacity
Issued 2 March 2005
Resolved
Provide fire buckets.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 2 March 2005
Resolved
Provide a 225 degree forward mast head light.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 2 March 2005
Resolved
Provide aspirin for first aid kit.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 2 March 2005
Resolved
Provide visual distress signals.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 4 February 2004
Resolved
Provide copy of USCG approved plans and ensure all repairs are done to original plans or after changes are approved by USCG MSC. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 4 February 2004
Resolved
Provide written proposal for refastening vessel. This must include 100% of FWD portion of hull from gunwhale to keel - both inboard and outboard frames, and all other locations where frames have been sistered. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 4 February 2004
Resolved
Provide evidence of USCG approved method and lay-up of hull to include materials and layers on exterior of hull. Ensure all repairs are done to original specifications. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating
Stability › Intact Righting Energy › General
Issued 4 February 2004
Resolved
Provide written request and calculations to MSC for any increase in passenger allowance. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 4 February 2004
Resolved
Resubmit plans and calculation to MSC for approval if they are no longer available. The 5 year rule will not be accepted for this vessel. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 11 September 2003
Resolved
Submitt repair plan for bow stiffener to [name withheld] for approval prior to commencement of repairs. Vessel not allowed to carry passengers until repairs approved by [name withheld] DESC: Stiffener
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 11 September 2003
Resolved
Provide proof of NOAA registration. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Issued 11 September 2003
Resolved
Missing (1) B-1 fire extinguisher.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 11 September 2003
Resolved
Provide Missing grounding strap for stbd fuel tank. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tank
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems
Issued 11 September 2003
Resolved
Label engine room vent closures. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ducts
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 11 September 2003
Resolved
Provide missing paddle for port life float. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: paddle
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 11 September 2003
Resolved
Provide proper materials for piping located in port fuel tank space. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Engineering › Electric Propulsion System
Issued 11 September 2003
Resolved
Provide battery box cover for battery bank located port side engine room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Battery
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 22 August 2002
Resolved
Properly repair #4 stanchion located port side forward IAW 46CFR169.327. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Rail
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 22 August 2002
Resolved
Install bezel for stbd fixed fire system located at operating station IAW 46CFR181.420 NLT 05SEP02. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Operating Controls
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 22 August 2002
Resolved
Rejected 4 adult and 1 child CG approve lifejackets. Lifejackets tore apart easily without effort. Vessel still meets COI requirements.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 5 September 2001
Resolved
Effect permanent repair to transverse frame port side engine room IAW 46 CFR 177.330 NLT 19SEP01.
Documentation
Issued 5 September 2001
Resolved
Provide proof of FCC marine radio operator permit IAW 46 CFR 184.502 NLT 05OCT01.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 5 September 2001
Resolved
Renew starboard side lower aft shroud IAW 46 CFR 177.330 NLT 19SEP01.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 14 September 2000
Resolved
Replace port and starboard chainplate for forward lower stays IAW 46 CFR 177.330.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 31 August 1999
Resolved
Effect proper repairs to two fractures to in forward cross beam NLT 6SEP99.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 31 August 1999
Resolved
Broken strand in starboard side intermediate shroud. Renew wire NLT 6SEP99.
Fire Fighting
Issued 31 August 1999
Resolved
Provide suitable vent closures for engine rooms IAW 46CFR182.465(h) NLT 30SEP99.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 31 August 1999
Resolved
Effect repair to loose pipe fitting for port manual fixed bilge pump NLT 30SEP99.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 31 August 1999
Resolved
Provide high level alarms IAW 46CFR182.530(a) NLT 30SEP99.
Navigation
Issued 31 August 1999
Resolved
Effect repair to leak in port side hydraulic ram in way of fitting NLT 30SEP99.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 May 1998
Resolved
Remove and replace rotted wood structural members as follows:_x001C_ A) Lower 3 inboard and outboard longitudinal stringers under both engines._x001C_B) Top 3 inboard longitudinal stringers aft of the starboard engine._x001C_ C) Top section of the 2 inboard transverse frames aft of the stbd engine.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 5 September 1996
Resolved
Replace dogs on both watertight hatches forward.
Engineering
Issued 5 September 1996
Resolved
Provide flame screens/drip pans for RACOR filters as per 46 CFR 182.20- 40(b)(5).
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 May 1996
Resolved
Provide evidence that the hoses installed for the submersible bilge system meet or exceed the requirements of 46 CFR 185.520(f)(1) & (2).
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 May 1996
Resolved
Install positive shut off valves for each through hull penetration on each submersible bilge line IAW 46 CFR 182.520(e)(7).
Engineering
Issued 3 May 1996
Resolved
Replace the fuel fill hose on the port fuel tank with an approved type.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 3 May 1996
Resolved
Repair the defective pipe plumbing located below the MSD water holding tankin the stbd forward void.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 December 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE 6 ORANGE FLARES.
Engineering
Issued 6 December 1995
Resolved
REMOVE PLASTIC FUEL CAN OR REPLACE WITH METALLIC.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 December 1995
Resolved
RENEW THE LIFELINE ON THE STARBOARD LIFEFLOAT.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 December 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARM AT HELM FOR BILGE PUMPS. PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS OF AMPERAGE, TYPE WIRE AND LENGHT OF RUN TO POWER SOURCE.
Documentation
Issued 6 December 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT FOR FCC SAFETY CERTIFICATE, STATION LICENSE AND CAPTAIN'S LICENSE.
Unknown
Issued 27 September 1995
Resolved
PROPERLY LABEL VESSEL'S DOCUMENTED NAME ON VESSEL'S PORT AND STARBOARD BOW AND STERN. PROPERLY LABEL HAILING PORT ON VESSEL STERN.
Lifesaving
Issued 27 September 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER WEAK LINKS FOR BOTH BUOYANT APPARATUS.
Documentation
Issued 27 September 1995
Resolved
POST STABILITY LETTER WITH ALL PAGES VISIBLE.
Documentation
Issued 27 September 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE VALID FCC OPERATORS PERMIT ONBOARD VESSEL, VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO LESS THAN 1000 FEET FROM SHORE UNTIL CORRECTED.
Documentation
Issued 31 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE REFUSE RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL REGISTER VOL.59 NO.75. A 30 DAY RECORD IS TO BE PROVIDED BY 30SEP94.
Lifesaving
Issued 31 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE FOUR PADDLES FOR TWO LIFE FLOATS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 180.15- 1.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 October 1993
Resolved
REPLACE THE GRABLINE AROUND THE LIFE RING BUOY.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 1 October 1993
Resolved
REPAIR CRACKED FRAME JOINT, LOCATED IN THE PORT HULL, #3 AFT FROM BOW.
Documentation
Issued 5 November 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE RANDOM DRUG TESTING REGULATIONS _x001C_ (46CFR 16.230). FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THE VESSEL'S CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION.
Electrical
Issued 5 November 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE BATTERY BOXES LOCATED IN THE PORT & STARBOARD ENGINEROOMS.
Lifesaving
Issued 5 November 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE A NEW 60 FOOT LINE FOR THE RING BUOY.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 6 May 1992
Resolved
RENEW THE LEAKING MSD HOLDING TANK.
Electrical
Issued 6 May 1992
Resolved
RENEW THE WASTED JUNCTION BOX FOR THE MASTHEAD WIRING LOCATED IN THE PORT WING DECK VOID.
Engineering
Issued 6 May 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE A SECOND HOSE CLAMP FOR THE FUEL FILL HOSE ON THE STARBOARD FUEL TANK.
Engineering
Issued 8 November 1991
Resolved
OPEN THE CRIMPED SHUT VENTILATION PIPE TO THE PORT HULL ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 November 1991
Resolved
PROVIDE DEAD COVERS FOR ALL PORT LIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 171.117.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 November 1991
Resolved
MAKE THE PORTLIGHT CLOSURE OPERABLE IN THE STARBOARD HULL 2ND COMPARTMENT AFT OF COLLISION BULKHEAD.
Electrical
Issued 8 November 1991
Resolved
REMOVE THE UNUSED WIRING FROM THE PORT HULL IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT AND THE WING DECK SPACE.
Lifesaving
Issued 8 November 1991
Resolved
PROVIDE 14 ADULT TYPE I PFD'S TO MEET NUMBER REQUIRED BY COI. PASSENGER TOTAL RESTRICTED TO 28 UNTIL REPLACEMENT PFDS ARE ON BOARD THE VESSEL.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 November 1991
Resolved
PROVIDE PORTABLE HAND BILGE/FIRE PUMP.
Lifesaving
Issued 7 November 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE A NEW 60 FOOT LINE FOR THE RING LIFE BUOY.
Fire Fighting
Issued 7 November 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE A SUITABLE PORTABLE HAND FIRE PUMP PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Navigation
Issued 7 November 1990
Resolved
REPLACE THE CONNECTION FROM THE RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR TO THE STBD RUDDER.
Lifesaving
Issued 7 November 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE TWO ADDITIONAL CHILD AND 6 ADULT LIFE PERSERVERS. VESSEL IS LIMITED TO THE CARRIAGE OF 30 PERSONS UNTIL THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT IS SATISFIED.
Navigation
Issued 11 October 1988
Resolved
MAKE OPERATIONAL THE PORT RUNNING LIGHT AND THE STERN LIGHT.
Casualty record · 3
6 September 2003Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 1937043
16 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 4570440
9 September 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6540834
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
BLUE DOLPHIN (2003). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.