13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 June 2024
Resolved
Shutoff valves, 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. If the handle to the shutoff valve at the tank is located inside the machinery space, it must be located so that the operator does not have to reach more than 300 millimeters (12 inches) into the machinery space and the valve handle must be shielded from flames by the same material the hull is constructed of, or some noncombustible material. It is not possible to confirm the open/closed position of the 03 installed shut off valves from the reach rods outside the space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2024
Resolved 28 June 2024
Resolution: valves replaced
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
The marine employer shall ensure that all persons directly involved in a serious marine incident are chemically tested for evidence of dangerous drugs and alcohol in accordance with the requirements of 46 CFR 4.06. Expired chemical testing kits were found onboard. Provide capability to test crewmembers within two hours.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2022
Resolution: Operator received 4 new chemical testing kits.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: The pump is permanently mounted. Bilge pump found loose and not securely fastened. Mount bilge pump in secured position.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 June 2022
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: O/O replaced pump, wiring and welded new bracket. Test:SAT. O/O sent pictures of new assembly.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
Flexible or portable cords such as SO, STO, and similar types cannot be used for permanently installed wiring. Temporary wiring found in use in #2 hold area to power freezer. Remove temporary wiring. 46CFR183.10-30(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 June 2022
Resolution: Plugged into permanent electrical outlet.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must Have means to make them watertight. 4 mounting bolds for bow pulpit found corroded/loose and unserviceable, leave small holes in hull. Make repairs/replacement to hardware in kind to satisfaction of marine inspector. 46CFR171.114
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 May 2021
Resolution: Identified hardware replaced. Bedded in 5200 marine adhesive.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Flexible or portable cords such as SO, STO, and similar types cannot be used for permanently installed wiring. Temporary wiring found in use in #2 hold area to power freezer. Remove temporary wiring. 46CFR183.10-30(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2021
Resolved 14 May 2021
Resolution: Identified cord removed. Freezer plugged into existing receptacle.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Cable must be constructed in accordance with U.S. Navy Standards, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers [name withheld] 45, or be a suitable commercial grade cable, with stranded conductors, Receptacle in galley area installed with residential grade solid conductor wire. Replace wiring with approved stranded conductor shipboard wiring. 46CFR183.10-20(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: Improper cable removed. Cable approved for shipboard use installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Each life float and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. Port upper life float was found with non adhered retro reflective material. Replace retro reflective marking with required type II material. 46CFR185.604(I)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: New retro tape installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
This part is intended to provide a minimum standard of regulations for electrical installations and equipment that will result in a vessel that is reasonably safe from fire caused by and/or originating in electrical equipment, and reasonably safe from electrical shock of personnel. Receptacle on aft bulkhead of engine room found without a cover. Provide a cover for receptacle. 46CFR183.01-5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: Identified receptacle was removed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Batteries shall be located as high above the bilge as practicable and secured against shifting with motion of the boat. They shall be accessible with not less than 10 inches head room. Batteries in stbd box not secured from shifting. Secure batteries. 46CFR183.05-20(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2021
Resolved 2 June 2021
Resolution: Blocks installed inside of battery box to prevent shifting.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Thermal Protective Aids
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5 °C (150 °F), must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Engine exhaust piping lagging was removed. Provide hot piping surface protection as required. 46CFR177.970
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: Lagging installed on all identified uncovered piping.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 14 May 2021
Resolved
Gages to indicate cooling water discharge temperature and lubricating oil pressure shall be provided for all propulsion engines and located so as to be in view of the operator. L/O gauges at operating station do not operate properly. Make repairs to gauges to allow for proper operation. 46CFR182.15-5(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Both port and Stbd L/O gauges had loose wires at sending unit. Wiring tightened, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance with §161.012. Each life jacket light must be securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. 22 life jackets onboard do not have lights. Provide lights for 22 life jackets.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 June 2019
Resolved 18 June 2019
Resolution: Lights provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine revolutions per minute (RPM), jacket water discharge temperature, and lubricating oil pressure must be provided for all propulsion engines installed in the vessel. The gauges must be readily visible at the operating station. Stbd main engine RPM gauge is not functioning. Provide functioning RPM gauge.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2019
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: New RPM gauge and sending unit installed. Tested sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Each cargo ship equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part II of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements:
Where the station power does not exceed 1500 watts peak envelope power, the operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. No licensed radio operator onboard. Provide radio operators permit.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2019
Resolved 18 June 2019
Resolution: Vessel rep provided valid radio operators permit.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT01 Replace all fuel hose to met J-1942 non-metallic ridged hose with approved connections by 18MAY2018; 46CFR182.720.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 16 May 2018
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT02 Repair all sea water piping that is wasted and repaired with soft patches by 18MAY2018; 46CFR182.710.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 30 May 2018
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT03 Replace all MDE exhaust lagging missing by 18MAY2018; 46CFR177.970.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 9 July 2018
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT04 Install missing guard over generator belts and fly wheel by 18MAY2018; 46CFR177.960.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Material
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT05 Install metallic nozzles for fire hoses by 18MAY2018; 46CFR181.320.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 16 May 2018
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Gear, Timing
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT06 Repair operating station tachometer by 18MAY2018; 46CFR182.410.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 31 August 2018
Resolution: , port tach working. VSL had electrical panel issued converting 32V DC to 24V DC for all pilot house gauges, Electrician converted all gauges to step down DC power 24V. New gages installed all SAT. New drive accessory attached to port engine.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT07 Not to operate beyond 20 NM til AM radio replaced by 18MAY2018; 47CFR80.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 16 May 2018
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT08 Provide valid Radio Safety Certificate for VSL by 18MAY2018; 47CFR13.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 16 May 2018
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Panelboard
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT09 Label all ecectrical breakers by 18MAY2018; 46CFR183.210.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 16 May 2018
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator Cable
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT10 Install metallic hangers for all wire/bilge hose/hose runs through out vessel by 30APR2019; 46CFR183.340. Scheduled Dry-dock
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2019
Resolved 2 April 2019
Resolution: Metallic hangers installed throughout vessel.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT11 Repair/replace/re pipe all wasted sections of bilge piping arraignment to satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector by 30APR2019; 46CFR182.710. Scheduled Dry-dock
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2019
Resolved 2 April 2019
Resolution: Bilge piping replaced, all sat.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
TJT12 Label fuel oil cut off valves by 18MAY2018; 46CFR185.608.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2018
Resolved 30 August 2018
Resolution: corrected
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 6 July 2017
Resolved
Troubleshoot and repair new oil pressure gauges and port water temperature gauge.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 August 2017
Resolved 1 September 2017
Resolution: Veerified functionality of new oil pressure and jacket water temperature gauges.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
06 of 15 child size PFDs have expired waterlights. Vsl limited to 09 children or limited coastwise route with 15 children.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Vent Pipe
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
Fix flame screen to fuel tank vent line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Float-free Link
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
Provide tag for weak link on stbd side bouyant apparatus.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Serviceable
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
Repair connection points for mesh basket on stbd bouyant apparatus.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
Provide new alcohol test swabs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
Repair engine guages at operation station (lube oil pressure and water temperature).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Panelboard
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
Provide voltemete, ammeter, and frequency gauge for generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 27 March 2017
Resolved
Enclose dead end wires in engine room from old heater by 27 April 2017, 46 CFR 183.220.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2017
Resolved 6 April 2017
Resolution: Dead end wires were fixed inside enclosure in engine room.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 27 March 2017
Resolved
Install enclose outlet for chest freezer in forward compartment by 27 April 2017, 46 CFR 183.220.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2017
Resolved 6 April 2017
Resolution: Outlet was installed for freezer.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pin
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Install nut on STBD steering ram.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2016
Resolved 10 May 2016
Resolution: Ram has been secured with installed nut. SAT.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Replace hose on raw water cooling line at bell housing.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2016
Resolved 10 May 2016
Resolution: Raw water cooling line has been replaced.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Seal piping on exhaust cooling.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2016
Resolved 10 May 2016
Resolution: Exhaust piping has been sealed.