07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 18 June 2025
Resolved
"Irrespective of build date, a vessel to which this subchapter applies must meet 46 CFR 181.450... if it is operating on a coastwise or oceans route." "An interconnected detection and alarm system must: consist of multiple-station smoke detectors... meeting UL217." MI observed that vessel did not have detection system meeting UL217 and was not interconnected. Install system meeting UL217. Restricted from oceans or coastwise until rectified.
46 CFR 175.110(c)(2), 46 CFR 181.450(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2025
Resolved 3 July 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 June 2025
Resolved
"A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump... provided that: a positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration." MI observed overboard line did not have shutoff valve. Install valve or seacock.
46 CFR 182.520(e)(7)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2025
Resolved 3 July 2025
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 18 June 2025
Resolved
"A hatch cover must: have securing devices." 03 hatch covers on main deck (02 aft and 01 fwd) missing means of securing. Secure covers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2025
Resolved 3 July 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including the following:
...
(h) Operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges; and...
Operator was unable to demonstrate function of bilge dewatering system.
46 CFR 176.804(h)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Bilge check valve replaced. Remaining space was dewatered.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
(c) Irrespective of build date, a vessel to which this subchapter applies must meet 46 CFR ... 181.450...if it—
(1) Has overnight accommodations for passengers; or
(2) Is operating on a Coastwise or Oceans route.
IAW 46CFR 181.450, the vessel must have an interconnected detection and alarm system. Vessel is restricted to a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route until installed and functional to satisfaction of USCG.
46 CFR 175.110(c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Op test of interconnected system, observed UL 217 rating
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
(a) Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who:
(1) Occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection;
Vessel operator unable to produce evidence of crew member enrollment in Drug and Alcohol Program.
46 CFR 16.230(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Verified crew mbr enrollment
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
(a) Alcohol testing.
(1) Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in the Serious Marine Incident (SMI).
(i) The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the SMI occurred, unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident...
Vessel is certificated for a route that necessitates the presence of alcohol swabs onboard for the required testing to follow a SMI. Alcohol swabs were not onboard during inspection.
46 CFR 4.06-3(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Swabs onboard
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
The employer shall provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all crewmembers. The employer may establish the EAP as a part of its internal personnel services or the employer may contract with an entity that will provide EAP services to a crewmember.
Operator did not have EAP present/posted for employee's.
46 CFR 16.401
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 16 April 2024
Resolution: EAP posted and in place.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
(a) Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance with § 161.012 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant...
Vessel did not have operational lifejacket lights for 20 persons (17 passengers, 3 crew) IAW with COI.
46 CFR 180.75(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Lifejacket lights for 20 people observed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
(h) Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant.
Numerous lifejackets had insufficient or old retroreflective material present.
46 CFR 185.604(h)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Retroreflective material renewed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Personal equipment
Issued 20 March 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.
1st aid kit that meet the requirements above was not present at the time of inspection.
46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: 1st aid kit present.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that: (a) Each EPIRB... must be tested monthly...
No log of monthly EPIRB testing present.
46 CFR 185.728
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Log of EPIRB established.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
(a) The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire.
No log of drills present.
46 CFR 185.524(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Log is present.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills... to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties... that necessitate...the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard.
No log of drills present.
46 CFR 185.520(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Log is present
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
a) As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible;
Operator did not have req'd charts. Produce up-to-date charts and/or receipt of purchase.
46 CFR 184.420(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Charts acquired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 20 March 2024
Resolved
(4)Boundaries that separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces, service spaces, and control spaces must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation approved in accordance with § 164.009...
The following noncombustible materials may be used ...though not specifically approved under this subpart: (a) Sheet glass, block glass, clay, ceramics, and uncoated fibers. (b) All metals, except magnesium and magnesium alloys. (c) Portland cement, gypsum, and magnesite concretes having aggregates of only sand, gravel, expanded vermiculite, expanded or vesicular slags, diatomaceous silica, perlite, or pumice. (d) Woven, knitted or needle punched glass fabric containing no additives other than lubricants not exceeding 2.5 percent.
Engine room ceiling boundary not intact due to wasted plate. Propose suitable replacement material to USCG.
46 CFR 177.410(c)(4); 46 CFR 164.009-3
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Gypsum insulation and steel plate placed in overhead.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
"Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection w/in 3 months before or after each anniversary date." Vessel missed its annual inspection date and must apply for a new COI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 January 2025
Resolution: COI issued March 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. DAPI records not onboard.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 June 2021
Resolved 12 July 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
Abandon ship, man overboard drills, fire drills, and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Record of drills not available onboard.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 June 2021
Resolved 12 July 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
The owner or operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required fire protection equipment servicing to the marine inspector. Fire protection equipment servicing records not available onboard.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 June 2021
Resolved 22 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided pictures of servicing tags.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, including the requirements for certificates to be issued by the FCC. FFC Radio Safety Certificate dated as expired. If vessel intends to maintain ocean route MF radio must be certified
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 July 2021
Resolved 12 July 2022
Resolution: Verified current radio certificates.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person. Vessel restricted to carrying no more than 72 passengers. Only 72 adult life jackets found onboard.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2021
Resolved 12 July 2022
Resolution: Verified all satisfactory life jackets as per vessel's COI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 30 April 2020
Resolved
A pre-engineered fire extinguishing system must automatically shutdown all engines that draw intake air from within the space. The generator engine did not shutdown during test of the preengineered system.
46CFR181.420(a)(3)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 May 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 30 April 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry at least one floating water light. The floating waterlight for the ring buoy was inoperable.
46CFR180.70(d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 30 April 2020
Resolved
Each lifefloat must be fitted with a floating waterlight. Floating waterlights were inoperable.
46CFR180.175(d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 30 April 2020
Resolved
all vessels shall have navigational lights in compliance with the international and inland navigational rules. The port side nav. light was inoperable.
46CFR183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 30 April 2020
Resolved
vessels shall carry up to date nav. charts. The vessel's electronic charts were from Nov. 2006 w/out updates.
46CFR184.420(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 May 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel failed testing of its bilge pump. Provide proof of operation of bilge pump.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: Received video evidence of proper operation of bilge pump.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have current/updated charts. Provide current updated navigational charts for area of operation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: Operator purchased new current/updated navigational charts.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Markings on life floats have faded. Replace marking on life floats.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: Operator replaced markings on life floats.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
04 paddles for 02 life floats are splintering and are in non serviceable condition. Replace 04 paddles for life floats.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: 04 paddles replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
The grab lines on the ring buoy had deterioated. Replace/repair grab lines for ring buoy.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: New grab lines installed on ring buoy.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Provide service record for fixed fire extinguishing system.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: Operator provided proof of servicing record of fixed fire extinguishing system.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Provide DAPI enrollment and annual drug testing report.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: Operator provided proof of DAPI enrollment and annual drug testing records.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of compliance of meeting requirements for alcohol testing within 2 hours of a SMI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: Operator purchased alcohol swabs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Replace/repair life jackets (adult and child) missing lights and retro reflective tape. Vessel restricted from operating in waters more than 20nm fromm shore until vessel meets the requirements of life saving equipment for Oceans and Coastwise routes.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 June 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel and cleared deficiency. Vessel has a total of 36 adult life jackets with lights for Oceans route. Owner/operator requested to reduce passenger count to 33 for Oceans route to meet life jacket requirements with lights for 33 passengers.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 15 May 2018
Resolved
LH01: An enclosed or partially enclosed space within a vessel must be adequately ventilated. Repair power ventilation in lazarette space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 May 2018
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 15 May 2018
Resolved
LH02: Install gasket around opening/covers to lazarette.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2018
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 15 May 2018
Resolved
LH03: Provide proof of first-aid training.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2018
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 15 May 2018
Resolved
LH04: Life jacket placarding must reflect number of life jackets stowed in placarded space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2018
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 15 May 2018
Resolved
LH05: Readily available/mounted in the vicinity provisions must be made for closing all supply ducts to diesel machinery space. Engine ventilation ports must have covers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2018
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 15 May 2018
Resolved
LH06: Install junction box for wire connections in engine room and lazarette space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2018
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 7 April 2017
Resolved
Ring buoy light must be clipped to the ring buoy lanyard.
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 7 April 2017
Resolved
Provide unexpired first aid kit contents, approved under 46 CFR 160.041 or with equivalent contents.
Due 17 April 2017
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: Received photo documentation from owner to clear deficiency.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 7 April 2017
Resolved
Provide EAP for all crewmembers.
Due 17 April 2017
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: Received photo documentation from owner to clear deficiency.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 7 April 2017
Resolved
Provide current crew list enrolled in DAPI.
Due 17 April 2017
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: Received photo documentation from owner to clear deficiency.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 7 April 2017
Resolved
Provide 2017 Light List publication.
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 14 April 2017
Resolution: Witnessed 2017 Light List publication.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 7 April 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire pump.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 April 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of fire pump.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 7 April 2017
Resolved
Provide + mount unexpired Hydrostatic Release Unit for EPIRB. Restricted to <3NM from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 April 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper installation of HRU for EPIRB.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 7 April 2017
Resolved
Program MMSI number in VHF radio.
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 14 April 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper installation of MMSI number.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Block
Issued 5 June 2016
Resolved
Identify cause of engine loss. Repair/replace and provide proper operation of port MDE.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: O/op demonstrated proper operation of port main engine during annual inspection.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 5 June 2016
Resolved
Replace intake hose on STB MDE.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: O/op replaced hose on stbd main engine; also proved proper operation of MDE during annual inspection.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
AF01- Replace batery in EPIRB. Vessel restricted to >3 miles.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 2 May 2016
Resolution: Received email from Captain clearing the outstanding deficiency.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
AF02- Obtain current copy of all employees enrolled in Drug Program.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 2 May 2016
Resolution: Received email from Captain clearing the outstanding deficiency.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Approval
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
AF03- Obtain 6 hand held red flares.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 2 May 2016
Resolution: Received email from Captain clearing the outstanding deficiency.