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STRING OF PEARLS
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1950s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named STRING OF PEARLS
STRING OF PEARLS is a 1957 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 73 inspections since 1991, most recently in January 2026, along with 179 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2002.
Records from 1991 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 January 2026.
- Built
- 1957
- Last inspected
- 7 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 179 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2002
Identity
273846
WDP9439
320039
Flag
UNITED STATES
368399280
Maury page id
psix-320039
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded7
Years with a record
33 calendar years (1991–2026)
The 73 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)64.8 ft × 15.8 ft × 7.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 48 / net 38
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCAMDEN SHIPBUILDING CO. · CAMDEN, ME, UNITED STATES · built 1957
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portST SIMONS, GA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 May 2026 · expires 30 April 2027
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 it48 - Simplified, Gross Ton
38 - Simplified, Net Ton
38 - Simplified, 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
WDP9439MMSI 368399280 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 1 January 2025, expires 1 January 2035
WDE5210MMSI 367363480 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 June 2008, cancelled 18 August 2018 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WBO9762MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 December 1997, cancelled 15 March 2008
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 · 73
7 January 2026
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8289991
21 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8190685
5 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8075024
12 July 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8037104
2 August 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7758470
10 March 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7649070
11 May 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7420530
15 October 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7333601
16 June 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7333287
13 May 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7186311
13 January 2021
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7124045
22 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6980167
2 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6826379
16 September 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6813004
19 June 2019
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6712457
21 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6646549
4 February 2019
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6623571
6 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6547394
8 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6444825
9 March 2017
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6108143
6 February 2017
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6077821
11 October 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6079547
19 September 2016
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6004831
27 October 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5752023
9 September 2015
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5233394
2 September 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5233006
20 June 2012
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4349926
3 February 2011
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3940416
18 February 2009
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3419728
16 June 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3242447
1 October 2007
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3080378
12 February 2007
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2857854
28 March 2006
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2611381
3 May 2005
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2298035
17 May 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2067422
4 February 2004
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2000501
22 September 2003
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1910137
24 July 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1856168
3 June 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1802566
29 January 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1736283
21 October 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1693241
13 June 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1629983
1 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1604027
13 June 2001
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1067539
13 June 2001
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1373512
23 August 2000
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1063330
22 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 220600
22 May 2000
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1448164
7 October 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1430839
21 May 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1410273
16 October 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1446694
29 September 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1472614
25 June 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1112092
22 May 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 785689
4 October 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 838284
9 July 1996
Damage Survey
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1398483
8 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4304
20 May 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1183825
27 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1083509
12 June 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1187831
23 May 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1187945
21 April 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1187571
25 July 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 867112
24 May 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1380022
17 May 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1169808
16 November 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1428302
28 May 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 833298
20 May 1993
Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1423795
18 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 846722
15 April 1993
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 840961
23 October 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1423796
31 March 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1270822
29 October 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 670870
Deficiency record · 179
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 14 January 2026
No resolution recorded
During maintenance and sanding on the side shell, the crew uncovered an elongated area of rot on the starboard side below the sheer plank. Crew has been cutting the section back to good wood. Submit a repair proposal to the Coast Guard with details of the materials, measurements and repair procedures for the plank replacement. Conduct the repairs/plank replacement in accordance with the repair proposal to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 7 January 2026
Resolved
Vessel has raw water valves that were not open and available for examination. During an inspection of the hull documented seven (07) through hull openings on the starboard side and three on the port. Remove all seawater/raw water valves and make available for inspection. Any valves that are no longer in service, must be secured in the closed position and capped off.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 7 January 2026
Resolved
Several sections of the keel were holed on the starboard side. This mostly included sections of the worm shoe aft of the keel angle bar but also included small sections of the main keel. Sounded the area around these holes and determined the existing wood keel to be in a sound condition. Clean out, remove any existing wet rot and fair down and treat the exposed wood with sealant and epoxy to arrest any further rot.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 7 January 2026
Resolved
Identified a small, holed section of the side shell on the starboard side, forward, just aft of the anchor chain plate. Surrounding wood was sounded and found to be ina good condition. Clean out, remove any existing wet rot and fair and treat the exposed wood with sealant
and epoxy to arrest any further rot.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 7 January 2026
Resolved
Observed a raw water valve in the galley on the starboard side just of the keel with out a valve cock or closing device. According to the vessel owner, the sink is no longer utilized and the raw water intake is no longer necessary. If the intake is no longer in service, no longer in service, the through hull must be secured in the closed position and capped off.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 7 January 2026
No resolution recorded
Observed dead end wires and a corroded junction box in the aft salon head. Either remove the dead end wires completely from their source or properly terminate the ends of the wires with twist on connectors and secure in a junction box.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to:
(a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions;
(b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock;
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
(c) Each life jacket must be approved under approval series in subparts 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.115, 160.176, or 160.255 in part 160 of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. An inflatable life jacket approved under approval series in subpart 160.255 of part 160 of this chapter must include a full back-up inflation chamber
10 life jackets rendered not serviceable and properly destroyed. Vessel issued 705 and limited to 32 passengers until replaced and placed in service.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Marking of IMO number
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
For all U. S. documented vessels, the name and the hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel in accordance with 46 CFR 67.123(a). There were no markings on the stern of the vessel that indicated the vessel name and the hailing port. Properly mark the name of the vessel and the hailing port to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
On a vessel required to demonstrate stability characteristics, the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel in accordance with 46 CFR 176.306. The Owner removed the stability letter from the vessel and there was no stability letter posted in the wheelhouse. Locate the stability letter issued to the vessel and post it under glass so that all pages are visible to the operator to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 11 May 2022
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 in accordance with 46 CFR 182.530. There were no labels indicating which spaces were alarming at the operating station to alert the operator. Properly label all bilge high level alarms indicator lights and automatic bilge pump operation indication lights at the operating station to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
Each Life Ring Buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150; and in accordance with 46 CFR 180.70(b). The grab line on the Life Ring Buoy was rotten and serviceable. Install a new grab line becketed around the outside of the life ring buoy or provide a new Life Ring Buoy to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
The number and identification of the Personal Flotation Devices stowed inside life jacket lockers or closets, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers (quantity) on each container for life jackets in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604(f). There were no life jacket lockers on board during the time of the inspection. All life jacket storage lockers must be put back on board the vessel and must specify the type of life jacket (Adult or Child) and an accurate count of what is inside the container to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
At least 50% of the vessels crew must be currently certified in basic first aid and CPR in accordance with the guidance in NVIC 1-91. No one on board was able to produce current certification in basic first aid and CPR at the time of the inspection. Provide basic first aid and CPR training and certification for at least one member of the crew to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil fuel tank protection
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
On a vessel, fuel shutoff valves must be installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck in accordance with 46 CFR 182.455(b)(4). The fuel shutoff on the starboard side fuel tank did not completely close. Make repairs and demonstrate proper operation of the emergency fuel shutoffs to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock in accordance with 46 CFR 182.200(b). There were numerous exposed and dead end wires throughout the vessel and wiring remaining from equipment that is no longer operable or serviceable. Remove all dead end, bare and unused wiring to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway in accordance with 46 CFR 183.220(a). There were numerous light fixtures, junction boxes and electrical outlets throughout the vessel that were hanging and not properly secured. Secure all light fixtures, junction boxes and electrical outlets to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
Each small battery installation on a vessel must be located in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects in accordance with 46 CFR 183.354(b). The covers protecting the batteries in the engine room and for the anchor windless we in place but not properly secured with straps to prevent the covers from fall off. Properly install straps to ensure all battery covers are secure to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil fuel tank protection
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
On each vessel, a suitable metal marine type strainer, meeting the requirements of the engine manufacturer, must be fitted in the fuel supply line in the engine compartment and fuel filter and strainer bowls must be highly resistant to shattering due to mechanical impact and resistant to failure due to thermal shock in accordance with 46 CFR 182.455(b)(6). The vessel was using bowls not originally designed with the RACOR fuel filters and are secured with hose clamps and zip ties. Provide flame impingement bowls in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
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 in accordance with 46 CFR 176.830(b). The vessels bilge in the engine room has an excessive accumulation of oil. Properly clean the engine room bilges and ensure all oily water and any soiled cleaning equipment is properly disposed of to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
On a vessel, the design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk of injury to personnel and must not leak from the piping or any connections in accordance with 46 CFR 182.430(a)&(b). The wet exhaust piping coming from the starboard main diesel engine had a steady leak. Make permanent repairs to the wet exhaust piping in way of the starboard main engine to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of untreated sewage is prohibited, the operator must secure each Type III device in a manner which prevents discharge of sewage in accordance with
33 CFR 159.7(c). The vessel has an installed type III holding tank that a three way valve for overboard or shore discharge but the valve was not properly secured while the vessel is moored to the dock. Provide adequate means to secure the overboard valve on the sewage holding tank to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 10, 2022.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
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. Noted 120v wires unused and unprotected outboard the refer box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
Outboard the port MDE the engine room light bezel is missing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
The light switch in the galley is hanging by the electrical cable and is unsecured.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Provide Type 1 life jackets for total persons on board as allowed by your COI. Removed five foam covered life jackets from the vessel due to neck failure from stress test.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 April 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 is overdue for a dry dock inspection as of 01Mar2021.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 January 2021
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Vessel's port side rudder post is leaking water into the lazarette when the vessel is underway.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
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. Engine room had accumulation of oil in the bilge and there were overall housekeeping concerns.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
The marine inspector may conduct a visual examination and may require nondestructive testing of the propeller shafting whenever the condition of shafting is in question. The vessel's starboard shaft seal is leaking.
The starboard rudder sleeve was also found leaking.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
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. The aft deck in the superstructure has a hole and daylight can be seen from the aft cabin.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
A vessel of more than 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, but not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet), must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter and most be fitted with a lifeline. Vessel's life ring was in-serviceable.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Vessel's batteries in the engine room were missing their covers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure. Light switch for aft deck was missing a cover plate.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
The marine inspector may conduct a visual examination and may require nondestructive testing of the propeller shafting whenever the condition of shafting is in question. The vessel's port rudder sleeve is leaking water.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
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. Noted electrical batteries and exposed wires installed in the lifejacket stowage bins.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
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. Noted skeet shooter installed on upper deck with unapproved electrical installation with batteries in the open and exposed wires.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 January 2021
Resolved
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. Noted several dead end wires in the engine room not properly secured in junction boxes or removed completely.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 22 June 2020
Resolved
Upon arrival to the vessel, observed and unapproved alteration when entering the main salon, evidence indicates addition of support structures added 16 Foot on both port and Starboard side and approximately 8 foot 3X6 centerline. This new structure is in addition to the original structure of the vessel, this is viewed by the Marine Inspector as a temporary repair. Vessel must submit detailed drawings (Dimensions, Wood Type, existing structure that the new structure is supporting/distributing weight to) to MSU Savannah and MSU will forward the submission to Marine Safety Center (MSC) for review and comment. Once reviewed, the vessel must implement the provided comments to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after February 28th, 2021 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 177.300
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 June 2020
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Provide Type 1 life jackets for total persons on board as allowed by your COI. Vessel is restricted to 39 total persons on board. 46CFR180.71(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 June 2020
Resolved
Properly mark the storage location and amount of Adult life jackets back aft in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604 and 46CFR180.78. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 6, 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 June 2020
Resolved
The words ‘‘FIRE BUCKET’’ must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Ensure all Fire Buckets are stenciled. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 6, 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46CFR181.610
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical care
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of pre-employment drug testing and enrollment in the Company's random drug testing pool for all employees in a sensitive safety position in accordance with 46 CFR 16.210. Members are not authorized to fill any safety sensitive position on the vessel until the necessary proof of pre-employment and enrollment in the random program are received and reviewed by this office.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight as required by 46CFR180.70(d). Vessel is limited to daytime operation until corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Vessels submersible electrical bilge pump is not permanently mounted on the forward two pumps as described in 46CFR182.(e)(3). Permanently mount the bilge pump. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Vessels automatic bilge pump visual indicator is not working in the Lazarette and it does not meet the minimum standards of a visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating as required in 46CFR182.530.(c). The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
18 life jackets needs to be re marked with Type I retro reflective material per 46CFR185.604(h). The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel needs 3 (160.021) hand red flares as required by 46 CFR180.68(a). The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Properly mark the storage location and amount of Adult and children's life jackets ensuring that they are separated so that children are not mistaken for adult life jackets in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604 and 46CFR180.78. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide proof crew training at least every 3 months as to the duties the crew member is expected to preform as required by 46CFR185.420. Crew training shall be logged or documented with the date and general description of the training topics. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of Man overboard and Abandon ship drills and training as required by 46CFR185.520. Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or documented with the date of the drill and training and general description of drill scenario and trading topics. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of Fire fighting drills and training as required by 46CFR185.524. Firefighting drills and training shall be logged or documented with the date of the drill and training and general description of drill scenario and trading topics. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide a Discharge of Oil Prohibited placard and properly post in a conspicuous place in accordance with 33 CFR 155.450 to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide and post a MARPOL V, garbage placard in accordance with 33 CFR 151.59. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard MI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide first aid kit, current one is expired and does not meet 46CFR184.710/160.041. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide at least one crewmember on each vessel with CPR/First Aid training per 46CFR15.501 and NVIC 1-91. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 3, 2019 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 4 February 2019
Resolved
Vessels dry dock and internal structural examination was incomplete due to the owners decision to not proceed any further with the examination and does not meet the minimum standard as required in 46 CFR176.610. Vessel must make all spaces available for proposes examination . The COI was withdrawn in accordance with 46CFR176.107(c) at owners request for non compliance with the scope of the dry dock and internal structural examination in accordance with 46CFR176.610.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 6 September 2018
Resolved
Vessels Port and Starboard fuel tank show signs of wasted metal and does not meet the minimum thickness as required by 46CFR182.440(a)(1). Vessel must arrest the wastage and recoat both tanks to prevent additional wastage. Vessel has until February 28th, 2019 to correct. Fuel tanks from this point forward will be inspected at each annual inspection for signs of wastage and may be subject to additional testing such as UT Shots or tests described in 46CFR182.440(c) as determined by the attending Marine Inspector at the time of the inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
1 Vessels Generator is inoperable and identified on the vessels approved electrical installation plan as required by 46CFR177.05-1(a). Owner must repair ensure that it meets the regulations provided in 46CFR183.10-5. If owner decided to remove or not utilize the generator, Owner must revise, submit, and receive approval of an electrical installation plan to the Marine Safety Center as described in 46CFR177.202. *UPDATED New 10AUG18: Vessel has until (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers
Old verbiage issued 18JUL18 : Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
2.Vessel’s cables exiting the generator in engine room does not adequately protect from abrasion and does not meet minimum standard of cable armor shall be secured to the box or fitting and openings though which conductors enter shall be closed as required by 46CFR183.10-20(f). Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
3. Vessel’s cables entering the Hot Water Heater in engine room does not adequately protect from abrasion and does not meet minimum standard of cable armor shall be secured to the box or fitting and openings though which conductors enter shall be closed as required by 46CFR183.10-20(f). Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation or remove the Hot Water Heater and all associated wiring. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
4. Vessel’s Air conditioning controller wiring in the starboard side paint locker is exposed does not meet minimum standard of electrical controllers more than 50 volts must be protected from moisture or dirt as required by 46CFR183.10-10(a). Owner must remove controller or ensure that it is drip proof protected. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
5. Vessel has unauthorized spliced wiring in the starboard side paint locker is exposed does not meet minimum standard of splices shall be mechanically secured and made in junction boxes as required by 46CFR183.05-50(b). Owner must remove spliced wire from its source or repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
6. Vessel’s cable entering lighting fixture on port side galley light is not adequately protected from abrasion and does not meet minimum standard of cable armor shall be secured to the box or fitting as required by 46CFR183.10-20(f). Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
7. Vessel’s main AC distribution panel in engine room is exposed does not meet minimum standard of electrical controllers more than 50 volts must be drip proof and protected from moisture or dirt as required by 46CFR183.10-10. Owner must repair or replace to ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
8. Vessel’s cables entering main AC panel in engine room does not adequately protected from abrasion and does not meet minimum standard of cable armor shall be secured to the box or fitting and openings though which conductors enter shall be closed as required by 46CFR183.10-20(f). Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
9. Vessels yellow cable entering the top AC distribution panel in engine room is not of the approve type and does not meet minimum standard of wiring materials of 50 volts or more must be constructed with the references found in 46CFR183.10-20(a). Owner must replace to ensure that it meets the provided regulation.
*UPDATED New 10AUG18: Vessel has until (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers
Old verbiage issued 18JUL18 : Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
10. Vessel’s main AC distribution panel in engine room contains more than one source of voltage does not meet minimum standard of signage waring personnel of more than one voltage as required by 46CFR183.10-10. Owner must install signage to ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
11. Vessel’s outlet box in port side galley does not adequately protected from abrasion and does not meet minimum standard of cable armor shall be secured to the box or fitting and openings though which conductors enter shall be closed as required by 46CFR183.10-20(f). Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
12. Vessel light fixture above the port side engine is missing a plug and does not meet the minimum standard of openings in boxes shall be adequately closed as required by 46CFR183.10-20 (f). Owner install a plug to ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
13. Vessel has an outlet that is exposed with no face plate in the Aft cabin and does not meet minimum standard of electrical installations being reasonably safe from shock of personnel as required by 46CFR183.01-5(a). Owner must install a face plate or remove the outlet and all associated wiring. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
14. Vessel has an unused, improperly mounted outlet that in the Aft cabin and does not meet minimum standard of electrical installations being reasonably safe from shock of personnel as required by 46CFR183.01-5(a). Owner must properly mount or remove the outlet and all associated wiring. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
15. Vessel has an unused, improperly mounted outlet that in the Aft cabin and does not meet minimum standard of electrical installations being reasonably safe from shock of personnel as required by 46CFR183.01-5(a). Owner must properly mount or remove the outlet and all associated wiring. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
16. Vessel has an outlet that is exposed with no face plate in the Aft Aft cabin and does not meet minimum standard of electrical installations being reasonably safe from shock of personnel as required by 46CFR183.01-5(a). Owner must install a face plate or remove the outlet and all associated wiring. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
17. Vessel has an outlet that is exposed with no face plate in the Aft Aft cabin and does not meet minimum standard of electrical installations being reasonably safe from shock of personnel as required by 46CFR183.01-5(a). Owner must install a face plate or remove the outlet and all associated wiring. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
18. Vessel has an outlet that is exposed with no face plate in the Aft Aft cabin and does not meet minimum standard of electrical installations being reasonably safe from shock of personnel as required by 46CFR183.01-5(a). Owner must install a face plate or remove the outlet and all associated wiring. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
19. Vessel has an outlet that in the Aft Aft Cabin does not adequately protect from abrasion and does not meet minimum standard of cable armor shall be secured to the box or fitting and openings though which conductors enter shall be closed as required by 46CFR183.10-20(f). Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
20. Vessel is utilizing a outlet extender in the helm which allows for up to six devices to be plugged in to a outlet designed to have two plugs and does not meet the minimum standard of electrical equipment shall be of type design for the potential involved and identified as required by46CFR183.10-20(i). Owner must remove the outlet extender. Vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
21. Prior to carrying passengers, ensure all penetrations that go through the forward and aft bulkheads of the engine room are sealed with an approved material (Fire Stop) to ensure that if the fixed fire extinguishing system is activated, it will effectively extinguish the fire as designed and to prevent the release of the agent into any of the adjacent spaces. This includes any penetrations including exhaust piping, wire runs and other piping. All installations must be inspected and approved by an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector and to good marine practice.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
22. Vessel’s wires are supported by plastic and or not supported in the throughout the vessel and do not meet the minimum standard of metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart as required by 46CFR179.183.340(a) (4) Owner must repair per provided regulation . Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
23. Vessel has dead end wiring in the forward space closet and does not meet minimum standard of electrical installations being reasonably safe from fire caused by electrical equipment as required by 46CFR183.01-5(a). Owner must remove unused wire from the source. Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
24. Vessel has dead end wiring in the Galley Bilge and does not meet minimum standard of electrical installations being reasonably safe from fire caused by electrical equipment as required by 46CFR183.01-5(a). Owner must remove unused wire from the source. Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
25. Vessel is utilizing unapproved pressure wire connectors in the Galley Bilge and does not meet minimum standard of splices shall be made by a insulated pressure wire connector as required by 46CFR183.05-50(b)(2). Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
26. Vessel is utilizing unapproved Twist on type connector in the Galley Bilge and does not meet minimum standard of splices shall be made by a insulated pressure wire connector as required by 46CFR183.05-50(b)(2) or as permitted in 46CFR183.340(i) . Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
27. Vessel’s battery installation in the engine room was not secured and did not have lids and does not meet the minimum standard of minimizing the danger of accidental spark and secured against shifting as required by 46CFR183.05-20 (a) and (b). Owner must install a method to ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
28. Vessel is utilizing unapproved pressure wire connectors in engine room behind the hot water heater and does not meet minimum standard of splices shall be made by a insulated pressure wire connector as required by 46CFR183.05-50(b)(2). Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
29. Vessel has an installed and unused 10 amp charger in the Engine Room that is not identified in their electrical installation plan as required by 46CFR177.05-1(a). Owner must remove charger. Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
30. Vessel is utilizing unapproved Twist on type connector for the high level alarm in the engine room and does not meet minimum standard of splices shall be made by a insulated pressure wire connector as required by 46CFR183.05-50(b)(2) or as permitted in 46CFR183.340(i) . Owner must repair ensure that it meets the provided regulation. Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
31. Vessel has dead end wiring in the Helm and does not meet minimum standard of electrical installations being reasonably safe from fire caused by electrical equipment as required by 46CFR183.01-5(a). Owner must remove unused wire from the source. Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
34. Properly install a positive shutoff valve at the hull penetration for each through hull penetration, regardless of service, that is below a line that is parallel to and least 6 inches above the deepest load waterline in accordance with 46 CFR 179. 350(c). Any hull penetrations that are not accessible to install a valve will be addressed at the next dry dock inspection no later than February 28, 2019.of the overhead/bulkhead of the salon located above the machinery space. This list is not inclusive and additional areas should be addressed if observed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
35. During an inspection in the engine room, excessive pitting was observed on the bottom and sides of the fuel tanks. At the next scheduled dry dock inspection no later than February 28, 2018, submit a proposal to this office how the structural integrity of the fuel tanks will be determined. This could be accomplished through a pressure test or ultrasonic belt gauging.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Vessels crew unable to perform a satisfactory man overboard drill. Preform a successful man overboard drill in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to operating with passengers 46CFR176.808(g)
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Bilge high level alarms do not indicate audible /Visual indicators at the operation station. Correct prior to carrying passengers 46CFR182.530(a)
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Visual indicators for the bilge pumps are were not working and need to be repaired prior to carrying passengers 46CFR 182.530
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Bilges have excessive oil and needs to be cleaned prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR176.830(d
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Pre-engineered fire system does not have a light and sound to indicate discharge and is not installed in accordance with manufactures instructions due to the operator keeping the system in override. Fix to Coast guard satisfaction prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR181.420
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Multiple wires improperly supported and/or installed. Provide report from third party electrician attesting to proper support and installation in accordance with 46CFR183.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Provide evidence of approved chemical testing program in accordance with 46CFR16
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Stowage
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Flammable liquids onboard must be in a locker constructed by steel or equivalent and must be protected by fire extinguishing system as a storeroom. Remove flammable liquids onboard or place them in proper locations. 46CFR177.405(d) 49CFR181.400(a)(8)
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Batteries must be mounted in trays lined with or constructed of a material that is resistant to damage by the electrolyte. Multiple batteries stored on deck thought out the vessel. 46CFR 183.350(e)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
32. Properly install a positive shutoff valve at the hull penetration for each submersible electric bilge pump in accordance with 46 CFR 182.520(e)(7). Vessel has 30 days (17AUG18) to correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. If not corrected by 17AUG18, deficiency will be changed to restricted from operating with passengers.
The below note was removed from original def on 10AUG18 because it was determined that all of 3 valves are accessible.
Note: Any hull penetrations that are not accessible to install a valve will be addressed at the next dry dock inspection no later than February 28, 2019.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
33. Prior to the next dry dock inspection no later than February 28, 2019, provide a detailed repair proposal for any areas of wood rot observed during the walk around of the vessel. All repairs must be completed in accordance with the guidance in NVIC 7-95, Guidance on Inspection, Repair and Maintenance on Wooden Hull Vessels. The proposal must be detailed with list of materials and methods/procedures of repair. Two areas identified are the transverse I-Beam located in the overhead of the galley and the corner section
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 9 March 2017
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 6 February 2017
Resolved
Remove and fair down several sections of wet, exposed wood on the vessels keel, starboard side and coat with epoxy to prevent any intrusion of water.
Prior to Credit Dry Dock
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 6 February 2017
Resolved
Remove and fair back to good wood several areas of angel hair developing in the engine room and the compartments forward.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 6 February 2017
Resolved
Crop and renew wasted transverse frame located in the engine room, portside in way of the muffler for the port side main diesel engine. Wastage is from the sheer strake end extends downward toward the turn of the bilge approximately 18 inches.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 19 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel only has 16 adult lifejackets and 3 child life jackets and does not meet the minimum standard of 42 life jackets and 5 child life jackets as indicated on the vessels COI as required by 46CFR176.808(e). Owner is only certified to carry 16 adults and 3 children until additional lifejackets are put in to service and inspected by Coast Guard Marine Inspectors for Approval.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 19 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel floating water light does not light up and does not meet the minimum standard of a vessel must carry one floating light as required by 46CFR180.70(d). Vessel is limited to daytime operations (Sunrise to sunset) until light works and is inspected/approved by Coast Guard Marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 9 September 2015
Resolved
Replace 11 adult and 03 child life jackets.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 9 September 2015
Resolved
Retro tape 02 life rings.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 9 September 2015
Resolved
Renew retroreflective tape on life jackets.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Battery
Issued 9 September 2015
Resolved
Secure battery bank in engine room.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 9 September 2015
Resolved
Fix ring buoy light.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 9 September 2015
Resolved
Remove angle hair in engine room port side.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 9 September 2015
Resolved
Clamp fuel lines between fuel filters and engine.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Cert.
Issued 20 June 2012
Resolved
Provide proof of FCC Radio Operator Permit or Equivalent per 47 CFR 80.159
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 20 June 2012
Resolved
Provide a copy of and post the vessel's Stability Letter
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 20 June 2012
Resolved
Provide proof of enrollment in a drug testing program
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 20 June 2012
Resolved
Provide documentation of most recent certification/servicing of the vessel's fixed firefighting system
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 20 June 2012
Resolved
Stow and mark lifejackets to indicate number and type
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Structural Bulkhead Construction
Issued 20 June 2012
Resolved
Seal opening in bulkhead between the port side stateroom and engineering space.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 20 June 2012
Resolved
Vessel operated on an expired Certificate of Inspection. Certificate expired 21MAR12.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Conductor
Issued 3 February 2011
Resolved
Remove all dead-end wiring and wire nuts throughout vsl and secure all loose wiring throughout vsl.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 16 June 2008
Resolved
The fixed firefighting system and hand held extinguishers were not serviced within the past year.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 16 June 2008
Resolved
The audible and visual alarms for the forward compartment bilge pump did not work.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 16 June 2008
Resolved
Battery boxes were not properly secured to the deck to prevent shifting.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 16 June 2008
Resolved
The ship's radio station license was expired.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 12 February 2007
Resolved
The visual indicator for the e/r automatic bilge pump did not work due to bulb being burned out.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type III) › Marking
Issued 12 February 2007
Resolved
Vessel has recently been renamed and the lifejackets need to be stenciled with the new name of the vessel.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 12 February 2007
Resolved
First Aid kit had some items that were expired.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs
Issued 28 March 2006
Resolved
Label Emergency Exit from Galley space, marked IAW 46 CFR 185.606.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 28 March 2006
Resolved
Provide smoke detector for ER/Galley area.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Provide servicing report for fixed fire fighting system.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Provide NOAA registration for EPIRB. Until EPIRB is registered, vessel may not exceed three miles from shore and, in cold water, may carry no more than 22 passengers.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Post lifejacket donning instructions at all lifejacket stations.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Post lifejacket station placards (with lifejacket numbers) at each lifejacket station.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Provide lifeline for ring lifebuoy.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Replace integral grab-line on ring life buoy.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Lifeline
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Replace lifeline on buoyant apparatus located behind deck house.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Pendant
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Replace all pendants on buoyant apparatus located behind deck house.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Provide valid FCC safety radio certificate.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Provide emergency broadcast placard.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Provide updated charts of vessel's operating area.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Governor
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Make repairs to engine shut-downs from operating station.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Provide 3 fire buckets, labeled, with lanyards able to reach the water.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric)
Issued 17 May 2004
Resolved
MAIN ENGINE ALTERNATOR V BELT PULLY AND COOLING FAN IS LOOSE AND RATTLES LOADLY. REPAIR TO SATISFACTION OCMI.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 17 May 2004
Resolved
INSTALLED FLAME SHIELDS TO (2) RACOR FUEL FILTER IN WAY OF ENGINE ROOM. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Filter
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 17 May 2004
Resolved
FASTEN PORT SIDE DECK RAILS SO AS TO SUPPORT 140LBS PRESURE. RAILS ARE LOOSE AT THE DECK ALL ALONG THE PORT SIDE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Rail
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 17 May 2004
Resolved
REPACK RUDDER GLAND, BOTH RUDDER LEAK WHILE TURNING. PERFORM OPERATIONAL TEST TO CONFIRM REPAIR. CONDUCT FIGURE EIGHT TURNS. IF LEAKAGE CONTINUES RUDDERS/BEARINGS MAY BE WORN. REQUIRE INSPECTION. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Rudder
Stability › Weathertight Integrity
Issued 3 June 2003
Resolved
Provide proposal for deadlight covers on port lights.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 June 2003
Resolved
Provide new hydrostatic release for EPIRB
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 3 June 2003
Resolved
Provide charts for areas of operation LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marine Charts
Unknown
Issued 13 June 2001
Resolved
02 ADULT LIFEJACKETS MISSING.
Unknown
Issued 13 June 2001
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Unknown
Issued 13 June 2001
Resolved
INSTALL VALVE ON TOP FITTING FOR FUEL TANK SIGHT GLASS.
System not recorded
Issued 13 June 2001
Resolved
INTSALL TEMPERED GLASS FUEL TANK GUAGE IAW 46CFR182.440(A)(7). _x001C_ GUAGE VALVES TOP AND BOTTOM TO REMAIN CLOSED WHEN PASSENGERS ARE ON BOARD.
Unknown
Issued 13 June 2001
Resolved
RE-INSTALL, SERVICE ENGINE SHUTDOWNS FOR FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM.
Unknown
Issued 22 May 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE 100 FT PAINTER FOR LIFE FLOAT LOCATED AT P/H.
Unknown
Issued 21 May 1999
Resolved
INSTALL BILGE ALARM SYSTEM FOR EACH SPACE.
Unknown
Issued 21 May 1999
Resolved
INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM IN ENGINE ROOM. SYSTEM IS TO BE TESTED SAT IN PRESENSE OF CG MARINE INPECTOR.
Unknown
Issued 29 September 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE ONBOARD A VALID RADIO SAFETY CERTIFICATE.
Documentation
Issued 27 March 1996
Resolved
UPDATE DOCUMENTATION CERTIFICATE THAT EXPIRED 31OCT95.
Lifesaving
Issued 27 March 1996
Resolved
PROVIDE PLACARDS FOR NEW LIFE PRESERVER STOWAGE AREAS.
Engineering
Issued 27 March 1996
Resolved
REPLACE CRACKED RAW WATER INTAKE COOLANT HOSE TO PORT MAIN DIESEL ENGINE.
Electrical
Issued 27 March 1996
Resolved
USE METALLIC BRACKETS FOR ELECTRIC CABLE SUPPORTS IN THE ENGINE ROOM.
Lifesaving
Issued 27 March 1996
Resolved
PROVIDE BRACKETS FOR BUOYANT APPARATI AND WEAK LINK FOR THE NEW BUOYANT APPARATUS.
Lifesaving
Issued 27 March 1996
Resolved
PROVIDE DISTRESS MARKER LIGHT FOR THE NEW BUOYANT APPARATUS AND REPLACE THEBATTERY IN THE LIGHT FOR THE SECOND BUOYANT APPARATUS.
Documentation
Issued 27 March 1996
Resolved
OBTAIN STABILITY LETTER AND POST IT.
Documentation
Issued 27 March 1996
Resolved
PROVIDE A WRITTEN DRUG POLICY.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 May 1993
Resolved
CONTINUE INSTALLATION OF 42" RAILS ACROSS THE TRANSOM OF THE VESSEL.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 May 1993
Resolved
PROVIDE SIX (6) ORANGE SMOKE FLARES.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 20 May 1993
Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO FORWARD ANCHOR WINDLASS.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 May 1993
Resolved
PERMANENTLY STENCIL VESSEL NAME ON RING BUOY.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 May 1993
Resolved
LABEL MEANS OF ESCAPE IN ENGINE ROOM.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 May 1993
Resolved
OBTAIN ELEVEN (11) ADDITIONAL PFDS TO BRING THE TOTAL TO THIRTY-FIVE (35) TOTAL ADULT PFDS.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 May 1993
Resolved
OBTAIN AND INSTALL BUOYANT APPARATUS FOR A CAPACITY OF 30% OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PASSENGERS TO BE CARRIED.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 May 1993
Resolved
LABEL EMERGENCY FUEL OIL SHUT OFF VALVES.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 May 1993
Resolved
LABEL PFD STORAGE LOCKERS TO INCLUDE NUMBER AND TYPE (ADULT OR CHILD).
Casualty record · 1
1 April 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1604027
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
PEARL NECKLACE (2002). 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.