Records from 2010 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 1 August 2025.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 27 December 2022
Resolved
All wiring shall be run as high as practicable above bilges. Properly secure all wires and cables in engine room compartment using supports such as metal or plastic that may be used for vessels 65ft or less. Spacing must be no more than 24 inches. If metal supports are used, ensure it is installed to avoid chafing and other damage.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2023
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: Removed from bilge and secured to stringer above bilge.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 27 December 2022
Resolved
Marine employers must conduct chemical testing of personnel as required by and in accordance with procedures detailed in 49 CFR 40. Annual drug and alcohol program / consortium was not available for inspection. Provide proof of enrollment in a random alcohol/drug company program.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2023
Resolved 27 January 2023
Resolution: Uploaded proof of enrollment in Documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 December 2022
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets. Separate and mark location for child life jackets.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2023
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: Sign made for Child and one for Adult posted in forward cabin where lifejackets are stowed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 December 2022
Resolved
Flexible hose may be used provided that it is fitted with suitable connection fittings and has high resistance to saltwater, petroleum oils and vibration…The hose cover shall be adjudged self-extinguishing per ASTM D1692, and the hose assembly be capable of withstanding free burning gasoline for 2 ½ minutes. Provide documentation that shows installed J1527-A1 non-metallic fuel hose with missing markings meet 33 CFR part 183 and ASTM D1692. (Replace with fuel hoses that meet J1942 by next DDX, March 2023).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2023
Resolved 13 April 2023
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 27 December 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installation requirements issued by the FCC as set forth in 47 CFR 80. Vessel's existing VHF with a different MMSI listed on RSA. Program VHF radio with correct MMSI per FCC RSA and Radiotelephony Certificate.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2023
Resolved 17 February 2023
Resolution: Rcvd photo of MMSI as listed on FCC RSA is programmed into vessel's new installed VHF radio
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
Failure to provide proof of annual service and testing of pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system for engine room compartment.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 December 2022
Resolution: Vsl owner provided proof of completed inspections and tests to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
A vessel of at least 26ft in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station. Repair and prove operation of high water alarm in engine room compartment. electrical submersible bilge pump unable to pump 10gallons/per minute.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 December 2022
Resolution: Witnessed operation of high water alarm.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
Captains and deckhands employed on the vessel conduct another fire, man overboard and abandon ship drill and log in the vessel’s official logbook. Contact USCG MI to schedule another visit to witness drills.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 December 2022
Resolution: MOB and fire drill conducted to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
Shutoff valves fitted at tank shall be operable from outside the tank compartment, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. Repair and prove operation of the port side fuel tank shut off valve.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 December 2022
Resolution: Witnessed operation of port side fuel shut off valve from outside of tank compartment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must be buoyant, at least 60ft in length, non-kinking…replace weathered and deteriorated lifeline on ring life boy with new. Replace weathered lanyard attached to buoyant light with new; lanyard must be a minimum of 3 feet in length with non-corrosive clip with a strength of at least 50 pounds.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 December 2022
Resolution: Buoyant line (60') and line for light was renewed with USCG approved. Clip replaced with new.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
At least three 9.5 liter (2.5 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Either replace all three fire buckets’ handles that are wasted or replace buckets with new.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 December 2022
Resolution: All three fire buckets were replaced with new having a minimum capactiy of 2.5 gallon with lanyard attached enough to deploy below waterline and with Fire Bucket marked on each bucket.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Replace expired contents in first aid kit with new.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 December 2022
Resolution: First aid kit with expired medications replaced with new and contents required.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 16 December 2022
Resolved
Vessel to maintain a complete copy of current COD. Per vessel owner, original COD may have been lost in the mail. Copy of COD was issued by NVDC to vessel owner to maintain on board vessel. At time of this inspection, an incomplete copy of the COD with missing details and not readable was shown to the attending MI. Required vessel operator to print out a full and complete copy of the COD to maintain on the vessel. COD expires on 30NOV2023.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 December 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner provided a legible copy of COD to be maintained on board.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 December 2021
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. The current shut off valve configuration needs to be modified to allow for reliable operation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 December 2021
Resolved 3 March 2022
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 February 2021
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel did not complete a drydock and internal structural exam. Vessel is prohibited from carrying passengers for hire until a successful credited exam is completed to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 July 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 18 September 2020
Resolved
Ventilation covers for engine room does not seal properly allowing air to enter when closed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 October 2020
Resolved 11 October 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 September 2020
Resolved
Fuel valve below Racor filter bowl must be fitted with a cap or plug to prevent spillage of fuel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 October 2020
Resolved 11 October 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Portable B-II fire extinguisher is severely rusted and needs to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 December 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Port and starboard fuel remote shut off valves are not operating properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 December 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Navigation lights not properly operating. Vessel restricted to day light operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Found two adult life jackets with worn retroreflective tapes.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2019
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Safety lines on aft deck are deteriorated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2019
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Anchor hardware needs to be secured.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2019
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 27 March 2019
Resolved
Vsl owner to replace emergency hatch cover on bow with new.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2019
Resolved 16 December 2021
Resolution: Verified installation of new emergency hatch
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 January 2019
Resolved
Fuel shut-off valve is not located outside of engine room compartment as required by 46CFR182.20-40(b)(3).
Pull chord installed to actuate fuel shut-off valve from outside space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 January 2019
Resolved 24 January 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 3 January 2019
Resolved
Holder for ring buoy waterlight not secured.
Waterlight holder properly installed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 January 2019
Resolved 24 January 2019
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 3 January 2019
Resolved
VHF radio installation does not have a separate circuit fused at the main distribution panel.
Breaker installed for VHF radio and properly wired.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 January 2019
Resolved 24 January 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 3 January 2019
Resolved
Company Employee Assistance Policy for drug and alcohol usage, is not posted.
Company has policy posted at freezer, on shore, in crew area.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 January 2019
Resolved 24 January 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 26 December 2018
Resolved
Vessel does not have crew member listed on Consortium list. COI requires 01 crew members when operating under the conditions of their COI. Company currently does not have approved employees that have been drug screened.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 January 2019
Resolved 3 January 2019
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 13 December 2017
Resolved
Provide means to secure rudder locking bolt.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 December 2017
Resolved 28 December 2017
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 13 December 2017
Resolved
Tighten down port aft deck rail.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 December 2017
Resolved 28 December 2017
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 13 December 2017
Resolved
Provide up to date Marine Charts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 December 2017
Resolved 28 December 2017
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 13 December 2017
Resolved
Provide 2017 Coast Pilot
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 December 2017
Resolved 28 December 2017
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 13 December 2017
Resolved
Provide 2017 USCG Light Light
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 December 2017
Resolved 28 December 2017
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 13 December 2017
Resolved
Provide current tide tables.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 December 2017
Resolved 28 December 2017
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Injector (fuel injection)
Issued 13 December 2017
Resolved
Determine cause of excessive black exhaust from main engine.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 January 2018
Resolved 8 January 2018
Resolution: Some basic maintenance was made to the vessel's engine and the black smoke was cleared up.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Operating Controls
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Provide engine compartment ventilation covers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2016
Resolved 27 December 2016
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Properly bond metallic fuel fill pipes.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2016
Resolved 27 December 2016
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Properly bundle loose wires in engine compartment.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2016
Resolved 27 December 2016
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Replace leaky engine cooling system o-ring.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2016
Resolved 27 December 2016
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Provide up to date navigation chart.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2016
Resolved 27 December 2016
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Provide up to date CG Light List.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2016
Resolved 27 December 2016
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Provide up to date Coast Pilot.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2016
Resolved 27 December 2016
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Garbage Placard
Issued 19 December 2016
Resolved
Provide updated garbage placard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 January 2017
Resolved 27 December 2016