Records from 2009 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 May 2026.
Inspection history · 20
11 May 2026
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8313379
9 May 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8131894
2 April 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8104326
26 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8085096
14 May 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7911928
23 May 2023
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7695049
21 November 2022
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7598099
2 May 2022
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7442294
7 February 2022
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7389975
29 June 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7238629
22 April 2021
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7181404
29 May 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6969092
31 March 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6937378
19 April 2019
Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6665897
9 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6505955
20 April 2018
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6395780
5 April 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6385261
25 April 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6132198
9 May 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5872203
21 March 2016
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5837654
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have means to make them watertight. MI observed a watertight bulkhead penetration in engine space forward of port engine into fuel tank space that was not watertight. Vessel is to make cable penetration watertight to the satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 171.114 / 16 C
46 CFR 171.114 (old T)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2026
Resolved 28 May 2026
Resolution: Received proof of watertight cable penetration.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 May 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must:(1) Be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter... All exposed materials must be resistant to oil or oil products, salt water and anticipated weather conditions encountered at sea. The life ring located at the stern was found to have dry-rotted grab lines and the life ring located at the port forward needed retro-reflective tape.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2025
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: replaced with new; all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 May 2025
Resolved
Battery terminals shall be of the soldered type and all connections shall be made to the battery terminals with permanent connectors. Spring or other temporary type clamps are not permitted. The batteries on-board had multiple temporary connectors (i.e. wing nuts). Replace with permanent kind. 46 CFR 183.05-20(c) "OLD T"
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2025
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Wing nuts removed and replaced with permanent kind; sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 9 May 2025
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. Multiple gaps were identified in the cable penetrations at the watertight bulkheads, specifically between the following areas: 1) the forward compartment and fuel tank compartment, and 2) the fuel tank compartment and engine space. Address the gaps to ensure watertight integrity.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 June 2025
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: 3M 5200 marine grade sealant was installed around both sides of each cable penetration between the midships void and engine room and midships void and forward compartment to maintain watertight integrity; all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 February 2025
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. Vessels drydock is due on 28FEB2025. Carraige of passengers is not authorized until credited dry dock and ISE are complete
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel completed dry dock and ISE.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. MI's found plastic containers collecting lube oil from air box drains located under both MDE. Replace plastic containers collecting lube oil with fire safe material. 46 CFR 182.100
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2024
Resolved 24 May 2024
Resolution: O/O provided photo evidence of repair (see Documents Section); all satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the officer in charge, marine inspections. Found electrical wire powering bilge alarm in steering gear space secured to failing insulation. Properly secure electrical wire to bulkhead. 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
Old "T"
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2024
Resolved 24 May 2024
Resolution: O/O provided photo evidence of repair (see Documents Section); all satisfactory.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Found ring life buoy located starboard side of pilot house with faded vessel name.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2024
Resolved 24 May 2024
Resolution: O/O provided photo evidence of repair (see Documents Section); all satisfactory.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 23 May 2023
Resolved
Lakes, bays, and sounds, and rivers routes. A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry:(1) Three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant; and(2) Three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. All flares were expired. Replace with new flares.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 May 2023
Resolved 23 May 2023
Resolution: Recieved verification and pictures showing new flares installed on the vessel
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 23 May 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. The first aid kit on board was expired. Replace with new first aid kit.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 May 2023
Resolved 23 May 2023
Resolution: Recieved information and verified placement of an unexpired first aid kit on board the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 May 2023
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from personnel injury. The manual fire pump actuator is adjacent to an uncovered, rotating belt. Cover belt with guard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 June 2023
Resolved 6 June 2023
Resolution: Recieved pictures verifying installation of protective guard around rotating machinery
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 May 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Bridge portable flash light had dead batteries. Replace batteries.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Recieved verification that two new working batteries were installed onboard the vessel.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 23 May 2023
Resolved
Each hatch cover must have securing devices and be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. The hatch cover on the fuel tank space was not connected appropriately. Connect as appropriate.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Recieved verifying information that new captive device has been installed on the hatch cover
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 May 2022
Resolved
The discharge ends of vent pipes shall be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. Flame screens shall consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 X 30 mesh. Vessel's flame screen was torn. Replace with new 30 X 30 mesh screen. - 46 CFR 182.20-35(d) Old T
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2022
Resolved 17 May 2022
Resolution: O/O submitted sufficient photos of newly installed flame screen.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of Lifeboats
Issued 6 May 2022
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. The child and adult life jackets located in the life jacket containers on the vessel's top deck were not adequately separated from each other. Install a divider in the containers to separate the child size life jackets from the adult size, or stow these life jackets separately with appropriate markings. - 46 CFR 180.78(a)(5)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2022
Resolved 17 May 2022
Resolution: O/O submitted photos indicating child lifejacket stowage section labels.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 29 June 2021
Resolved
A power driven vessel underway shall exhibit ... a stern light. The stern light was inoperable. Replace/repair the stern light to fully operable condition. No night operations; fix NLT 14 days. CITE: 33 CFR §83.23
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 July 2021
Resolved 30 June 2021
Resolution: Vsl provided photo of light working.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 29 June 2021
Resolved
The master's FCC Operator's Permit was not on the vessel at the time of the inspection. Provide a copy of the Master's valid FCC Operator's Permit. (30 days) CITE: 47 CFR §80.13
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2021
Resolved 12 July 2021
Resolution: Resolved via email of receipt for FCC Operator's Permit.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 June 2021
Resolved
A copy of the vessel's enrollment in a recognized drug and alcohol consortium was not available at the time of the inspection. Provide a copy of the vessel's enrollment certification. CITE: 46 CFR §185.212
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 July 2021
Resolved 30 June 2021
Resolution: Vsl provided copy of current DAPI Consortium enrollment.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Several pitted areas were identified on the hull throughout bow to stern and on both starboard and port sides of vessel ranging from 20% to 40% depth. Provide repair proposal to address 03 areas of 40% wastage on starboard side, 04 areas of 40% wastage on port side and one 40% pit identified in the lazarette on port side of centerline prior to vessel receiving credit drydock. -46 CFR 176.802(a)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2021
Resolved 3 June 2021
Resolution: Attended vessel to witness final weld testing of repairs, all sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Cable penetrations through watertight bulkheads need to be made watertight. Watertight bulkheads #2, #3 and #4 had spray foam installed that is not substantially water tight. Provide acceptable material to protect against ingress of water with associated head pressure where penetrations are located in the spaces. - 46 CFR 176.802(a)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: O/O removed insulation which revealed that all cable penetrations were made with appropriate threaded fittings and is sufficiently watertight.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
Fire hose shall be fitted with a commercial garden hose nozzle of good grade bronze or equivalent material. Found nozzle inoperable; replace or repair. - 46 CFR 181.15-10 (e) (Old-T)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 July 2020
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: O/O replaced the nozzle.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the Inland Navigation Rules. Found anchor light inoperable. Deficiency corrected on the spot. - 46 CFR 183.420 & 33 CFR 83.30
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 June 2020
Resolved 3 June 2020
Resolution: O/O replaced the required light.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Make bulkhead between void space and tank space watertight where speaker cable on starboard side penetrates
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 April 2019
Resolution: Vessel POC sealed bulkhead penetrations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Secure new speaker cable to existing wire run so it is supported every 24 inches
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 April 2019
Resolution: Received picture of speaker cable secured to an existing run.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 9 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: Invalid IMO # and NAME with Vsl type precursor (NAME must not include Vsl type precursors, e.g. F/V, M/V).
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 September 2018
Resolved 6 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel broadcasting proper name, vessel does not have an IMO number.
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Other
Issued 24 April 2018
Resolved
99101: Passenger count for voyages is not available ashore: make passenger count available to Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 April 2018
Resolution: Will be retained by Fort Delaware State Park ticket office; added special note.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Washroom/Toilet › Toilet
Issued 24 April 2018
Resolved
09106: At each inspection for certification...toilets may be examined to determine that they are serviceable. Toilets not operable; provide CGMI w/ plan for rectification.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Received picture of toilet installed.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Garbage Placard
Issued 24 April 2018
Resolved
01310: Vessel does not have a placard detailing MARPOL discharge requirements: provide on vessel.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 25 April 2018
Resolution: Received pictures of 02 placards placed on vessel.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 24 April 2018
Resolved
04103: Vessel not equipped w/ two operable portable battery lights.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 26 April 2018
Resolution: Received picture of crew member holding new flashlights and batteries.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 24 April 2018
Resolved
18299: Vessel not equipped w/ following DAPI program info: company's policy statement, hotline numbers in a common space, knowledge of testing following a Serious Marine Incident, MIS report: provide to CGMI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 25 April 2018
Resolution: Received email with required info from [name withheld] of DRBA.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 2 May 2017
Resolved
Demonstrate man overboard drills in the presence of CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 2 May 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of enrollment in drug and alcohol program for all crew members.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2017
Resolved 5 May 2017
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 2 May 2017
Resolved
Replace line on life ring and demonstrate operation of light attached to life ring. Prior to nightime operations.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 16 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 2 May 2017
Resolved
Provide retro-reflective tape for 10 adult life jackets and 11 child life jackets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 2 May 2017
Resolved
Make first aid kit meet 46CFR160.041 (ammonia inhalents)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 16 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 2 May 2017
Resolved
Provide valid Radio Safety Telephony Certificate and Marine Radio Operators Permit
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 9 May 2016
Resolved
Fireboy does not shut down main engines or ventilation. Fireboy shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specs.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 May 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 9 May 2016
Resolved
Provide 2 red hand flares or 2 orange smoke signals.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 17 May 2016
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 9 May 2016
Resolved
Provide First Aid Kit meeting 46CFR160.041.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 17 May 2016
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 9 May 2016
Resolved
Lifejacket stowage shall be labled with accurate number of lifejackets.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 May 2016
Resolved 17 May 2016
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 9 May 2016
Resolved
Emergency procedures shall reflect actual emergency operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 May 2016
Resolved 17 May 2016