Records from 2008 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 April 2026.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 April 2026
Resolved
On a vessel without overnight accomodations the fire pump must be capable of delivering a single hose stream from the highest hydrant, through the hose and nozzle requird by 118.320 of this part, at a pitot tube pressure of 50 psi.
Vessel fire pump was unable to reach 50 psi.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 April 2026
Resolved 21 April 2026
Resolution: Vessel crew found that the valve alignment was not proper. Once crew corrected valve alignment the fire pump was able to reach 50 psi.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
(a) Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate a high water level.
Missing visual (light) high level alarm for Lazarette at operating station. Replace indicating light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2025
Resolved 30 June 2025
Resolution: Installed new alarm, all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules.
Forward masthead light lens is frosted due to sun damage, and needs to be replaced.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2025
Resolved 27 August 2025
Resolution: New light installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
(i) A-Class bulkheads or decks must be composed of
steel or equivalent material, suitably stiffened and made
intact with the main structure of the vessel, such as the
shell, structural bulkheads, and decks. They must be so
constructed that, if subjected to the standard fire test,
they are capable of preventing the passage of smoke and
flame for 1 hour.
Pass through in deck under second deck bar for soda lines does not have fire stop. Two electric cable pass through in engine room missing fire stop as well.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2025
Resolved 30 June 2025
Resolution: Passthroughs have proper fire protection installed. all sat
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable
portable battery lights. One of these lights must be
located at the operating station and the other at the
access to the propulsion machinery space.
Portable light in pilothouse missing, portable light for engine room inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2025
Resolved 30 June 2025
Resolution: New portable lights purchased and placed at op station and entrance to engine rm. All sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
(1) For portable fire extinguishers, the inspections,
maintenance procedures and hydrostatic pressure tests
required by Chapter 4 of NFPA 10.
Monthly fire portable fire extinguisher were not properly documented for monthly inspections.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 June 2025
Resolved 17 June 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
(a) Ceilings, linings, and any furring incidental to their
installation in control spaces, passageways, stairways,
accommodation spaces and service spaces must be of
noncombustible material in accordance with § 164.009
in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard
specified by the Commandant.
Multiple ceiling tiles on second deck are broken or part missing which degrades fire protection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2025
Resolved 23 December 2025
Resolution: Received attestation from vessel rep
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
(a) 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.
Lights on second deck aft and main deck aft missing guard on lights.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2025
Resolved 30 June 2025
Resolution: New cage installed on both lights. All sat
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
(a) At each inspection for certification and at every other
vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire
hazards, and other hazardous situations must be
corrected and all required guards and protective devices
must be in satisfactory condition.
Forward doors on main and second deck have broken handles preventing them from closing securely.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2025
Resolved 8 January 2026
Resolution: Received attestation from vessel rep
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 18 September 2024
Resolved
CO2 bottles found not secured for underway operations.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 September 2024
Resolved 18 September 2024
Resolution: Vessel crew secured all CO2 bottles prior to getting underway.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(a) An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel.
During annual, only 438 adult life jackets were present for inspection. Vessel is required to carry 445 adult life jackets. Total persons onboard will be reduced to 438 until an additional seven adult life jackets are accounted for.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 January 2026
Resolution: Recevied attestation from vessel rep, all PFD's back onboard
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(d) At least one ring buoy must be fitted with a floating waterlight.
Float light was found flashing only once every nine seconds, battery is from 2020. Replace battery, if light still doesn't flash properly, replace light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: New battery installed. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(1) Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121.
Two distress flares were found to be expired. Replace in kind.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: New flares placed into service. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew.
First aid kit missing aspirin and needs to meet above regulation. Update first aid kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 30 June 2025
Resolution: New first aid kit. All sat
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(a) At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition.
Port Main diesel engine is missing a guard over the alternator pulley. Install guard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Guard installed. All sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(b) Gauges to indicate engine revolutions per minute (RPM), jacket water discharge temperature, and lubricating oil pressure must be provided for all propulsion engines installed in the vessel. The gauges must be readily visible at the operating station.
Starboard main diesel engine oil pressure gauge not functioning properly at operating station. Repair or replace.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: New gauge installed. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(c) A voltmeter and an ammeter, which can be used for
measuring voltage and current of a generator that is in
operation, must be provided for a generator rated at 50
volts or more. For each alternating current generator, a
means for measuring frequency must also be provided.
Generator frequency gauge is not functioning. Repair or replace.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: New gauge installed. All sat
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(2) Inspection of piping, controls, and valves, and the
inspection and testing of alarms and ventilation
shutdowns, for each fixed gas fire extinguishing system
and detecting system to determine that the system is in
operating condition.
Fire main suction piping has a valve between fire pump and skin of the ship. The valve is missing a handle. Install handle to ensure valve can be closed in the event of flooding through piping.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Handle installed. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(b) At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes.
Oily rags found in bilges. Remove all oil soaked rags and other debris from bilges.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Oily rags removed form bilge. All sat
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(a) At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition.
Main distribution panel shore power indicating lights are extiguished. Replace in kind.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: New bulb installed. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(a) At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition.
Engine room needs to be cleaned and all tools stowed properly. Deck plates have a layer of oil making them slippery and need to be cleaned to prevent someone from slipping and for fire safety.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Engine room cleaned and tools stowed properly. All sat
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(b) The owner, managing operator, or a qualified
servicing facility as applicable shall conduct the
following inspections and tests:
(1) For portable fire extinguishers, the inspections,
maintenance procedures and hydrostatic pressure tests
required by Chapter 4 of NFPA 10.
Portable fire extinguisher in muffler room is missing monthly inspections. Complete inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Inspection completed. All sat.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(a) The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with
the content of and have mounted at the operating station,
emergency instructions containing the actions to be
taken in the event of fire, flooding, heavy weather, or
man overboard conditions.
Emergency instruction missing at operating station. Properly display emergency instructions at operating station.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Installed emergency instructions at op station. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
(a) At each inspection for certification and at every other
vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire
hazards, and other hazardous situations must be
corrected and all required guards and protective devices
must be in satisfactory condition.
Lazarette has water in the bilge. Remove water from bilge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Water removed from laz. All sat
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Found fire pump only creating 18psi at the pump gauge. Little stream of water was being produced from the upper most fire station.
On a vessel without overnight accommodations the fire pump must be capable of delivering a single hose stream from the highest hydrant, through the hose and nozzle of 50psi.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 July 2023
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: Crew recently install a new motor which was the wrong RPM. New motor with the correct RPM has been installed and now has over 60psi.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Dead end wires in the ceiling of the operating station.
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to; minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Crew removed deadend wires.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Found portable electrical cords coupled together at the operating station plugged in on the stbd side and ran to the port side.
Portable cords should be used only for connection of portable lamps and appliances and other equipment not suitable for fixed wiring. IEEE Std 45-2002; 24.6.1.
Install permanent cable and receptacle and remove portable electrical cords for permanent equipment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Crew removed portable multi-outlet strip and install permenant outlet on the port side of the operating station.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Main deck concession was found to have old food about the deck and general dirt and debris throughout the deck.
At every other vessel inspection,toilets and washing spaces, serving pantries, and similar spaces may be examined to determine that they are serviceable and in sanitary condition.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Concession area was cleaned and found satisfactory.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Main deck and 02 deck concession area had CO2 bottles not secured from tipping.
In accordance with industry safety standards, CO2 bottles should be secured from to prevent from falling or being knocked over by securing them to a fixed object by use of a restraint such as a chain, strap, or bracket.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep has secured all CO2 bottles to prevent tipping.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Found excessive oily-water, oil soaked oil pads, debris in the engine room bilge and oil on the deck.
At every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Crew removed all oil soaked pads and debris was picked up.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Secure all tools, gear, equipment, and stores in engine room.
At every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2023
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Tools and all other items were picked up and properly secured in the engine room.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
Wires for camera system is being supported by binder clips.
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2023
Resolved 10 July 2024
Resolution: Wires properly supported. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 20 August 2020
Resolved
Hull plate was gouged open due to the grounding starting around frame 9, approximately 3’ outboard of the keel, extending back into the fuel oil tank by at least 2' to approximately frame 22.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 November 2020
Resolved 10 November 2020
Resolution: All damaged hull plating has been replaced and conducted dye penetrant NDT. All test results were found satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
During def check of fire pump, the fire hose on the upper most deck failed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 July 2020
Resolved 28 July 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative replaced fire hose. Tested new hose with fire main pressure, test sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Anchor light bulb needs replacement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 August 2020
Resolved 6 May 2021
Resolution: Crew installed new anchor light, tested satisfactory.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Flash light at operating station needs new battery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2020
Resolved 18 August 2020
Resolution: Flashlight battery was replaced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Emergency instructions were not present at operating station.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 August 2020
Resolved 7 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep placed emergency instructions at the operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Fire extinguishers have not had monthly checks since May 2020.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2020
Resolved 7 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel crew commenced monthly fire extinguisher inspections. One month documented.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Plastic pipe through bulkhead in machine room does not have emergency shut off valve.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2021
Resolved 6 May 2021
Resolution: Crew installed metallic valve at bulkhead.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Structural fire protection needs repair in various areas of the engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2021
Resolved 18 August 2020
Resolution: Structural fire protection was installed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Light bulbs in emergency and normal operational light fixures were missing and/or dim. Check for short in dim lights.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2020
Resolved 6 May 2021
Resolution: Emergency lights have been replaced and working.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Hertz gage on generator switchboard was not operational.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2020
Resolved 6 May 2021
Resolution: Crew installed new hertz gauge. Operation was satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Emergency escape in machine room is not marked.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2020
Resolved 18 August 2020
Resolution: Signage was installed for emergency escape.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Fire pump was unable to maintain 50 psi during operation of fire hoses.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2020
Resolved 28 July 2020
Resolution: Fire pump valves were found to be misaligned causing water to be sent overboard resulting in low pressure.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
Fire drills and man overboard drills not logged for 2019 operating season.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: Conducted drills with crew during annual inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
Mech. space behind the engine room showed signs of an exhaust leak. Soot and exhaust gas were found present in the space after underway operations. Owner to investigate leak and repair.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2019
Resolved 7 September 2019
Resolution: Received email with pictures of weld repairs of 4 cracks on the port and stbd exhaust piping.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
Charts were found to be out dated. Provide updated and corrected charts of the route of operation according to the COI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 July 2019
Resolved 15 August 2019
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep stating new up to date charts have been purchased and placed on the vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
First aid kit was found with damaged watertight container. Replace first aid kit watertight container.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 July 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: New first aid kit was procured and placed onboard vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers bracket in the pilot house did not have a marine grade fire extinguisher bracket as required per fire extinguisher label.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 July 2019
Resolved 17 September 2019
Resolution: Received email from [name withheld] stating the marine portable fire extinguisher bracket has been installed in the piolt house.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
During fire drill, fire pump was witnessed only having a discharge pressure of 20psi. Requirement is 50gpm and 60psi.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 July 2019
Resolution: Vessel rep removed fire pump and delivered to local repair shop. Found impeller slipping on shaft and not properly adjusted. Installed fire pump, tested satisfactory to 60psi at the local gauge.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
Bilge level indicator for the lazerette continues to energize due to the water collecting in the bilge. Bilge level indicator is difficult to test in current location. Move bilge level indicator aft approximately 3 feet.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2019
Resolved 6 May 2021
Resolution: Bilge level indicator was moved aft to provide access for testing. Moving the indicator did not affect the level of accumulation of water in the bilge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
Port main propulsion engine was found to be missing protective piping insulation. Requirement to have piping insulated when temperatures exceed 150 degrees F to prevent injuries.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: New exhaust lagging was placed on exhaust pipe.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
Ventilation exhaust fan in the engine room was found to have a heavy amount of oily dirt build up on the guard, fan blade, motor and duct-work. Thoroughly clean all components of the exhaust fan system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Maintenance crew disassembled exhaust fan and cleaned.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
Found deck penetration from the main deck port aft life jacket closet into the mechanical (muffler space) room missing fire stop. Requirement states to have this penetration prevent the passage of smoke and fire.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: Vessel maintenance crew installed fire stop in through deck penetration.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
Found dead-end wire with exposed conductors on port main propulsion engine next to the starter. Requirement to have dead-end wires placed in a marine type junction box or remove the wire.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2019
Resolved 31 July 2019
Resolution: Dead-end wire has been removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
Fire pump gauge was found filled with water and dripping from face.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: Gauge was replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
Lifebuoy water light did not have bracket and was hanging from the lifebuoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 August 2018
Resolved 9 August 2018
Resolution: Water light bracket installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 25 July 2018
Resolved
Found carpet on the 2nd deck to be severely worn by the sun and was coming up from the deck causing a tripping hazard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 August 2018
Resolved 2 November 2018
Resolution: Armstrong Flooring, CushionStep, Kyoto Brown, B3104 was installed. Deck covering is ASTM E 648 compliant.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 18 October 2017
Resolved
Found worn bearings on port and stbd propulsion shafts, stern tube and skeg bearings.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2018
Resolved 24 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel was placed in dry-dock in Knigston, Ontario Canada. Shaft bearings and strut bearings have been replaced.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 18 October 2017
Resolved
Found port and stbd rudders with excessive play. Upper and lower bearings were found to be excessively worn.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2018
Resolved 24 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel was dry-docked in Kingston, Ontario Canada. Upper and lower bushings were replaced on port and stbd rudders.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 18 October 2017
Resolved
Bow thruster tunnel, found a large pit approximately 2" in diameter and >50% wasted through the tunnel metal. Pit was not new and vessel coatings were undisturbed. Vessel owner stated that the bow thruster is not used and must be an old pit. MI instructed owner to clad weld pit and recoat with vessels antifouling system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 24 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel was dry-docked in Kingston, Ontario Canada. Vessel had pits in bow thruster tunnel welded and tunnel recoated.
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Accommodation Space Protection
Issued 25 September 2017
Resolved
Found missing pieces of structural fire protection from overhead of engine room. Install fire protection as per original build specifications.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 20 September 2018
Resolution: New 4" Rockwool structural fire protection was installed in missing areas.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 25 September 2017
Resolved
Found trash, dirt and debris throughout the bilge in most spaces. Trash and debris could cause dewatering issues during an emergency. Clean and remove all trash and debris from all bilges.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 24 May 2018
Resolution: Trash and debris were cleaned from bilges.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 25 September 2017
Resolved
Found excessive amount of water/oil(hydraulic) mixture in the steering compartment. Pump out water and oil mixture and thoroughly clean bilge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 24 May 2018
Resolution: oily water was removed from the steering compartment.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Found wasted watertight hatch on aft main deck leading into the lazarette. Metal seal ring wasted. Vessel to temporarily seal hatch. Hatch will be cropped and renewed at the end of the 2017 operating season.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2017
Resolved 25 September 2017
Resolution: New hatch was installed and all welds visually inspected.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Found 1/4 inch hole in the aft main deck on the port side leading to the lazarette. Vessel to make temp repairs and will make permanent repairs at the end of the 2017 operating season.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2017
Resolved 24 May 2018
Resolution: Hole was welded and painted.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 23 May 2016
Resolved
Remove dead-end wires in the forward end of the engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 13 July 2016
Resolution: Wires removed.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 23 May 2016
Resolved
Repair or replace floating water light. (Terminal connectors are bad lanyard is wasted).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 13 July 2016
Resolution: New terminal connecters and a new lanyard were installed.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 23 May 2016
Resolved
Replace ring buoy on 3rd deck.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 13 July 2016
Resolution: A new ring buoy was purchased and installed onboard the vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 17 May 2016
Resolved
Install handle on the front door located on the 2nd deck forward end.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 24 May 2018
Resolution: Door handle has been installed.