Inspection history · 52
15 April 2026
Administrative Inspection · Appeal
Administrative · USCG East District · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8349839
2 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8291369
1 August 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8305439
28 July 2025
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8197225
28 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8245602
7 May 2025
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8131610
13 February 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8070301
21 November 2024
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8038477
25 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8009324
16 August 2024
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7991917
6 June 2024
Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7929343
26 March 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7889262
20 February 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7867421
21 January 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7852237
9 November 2023
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7832297
19 July 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7746746
23 June 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7484887
1 December 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7365210
26 August 2021
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7296544
18 August 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7290567
18 August 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7292271
2 June 2021
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7206102
4 March 2021
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7149555
30 November 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7103610
23 September 2020
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7064419
10 June 2020
Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7001027
22 April 2020
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6949284
11 December 2019
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6872140
24 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6781072
19 November 2018
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6583241
19 September 2018
Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6553414
14 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6450472
25 April 2018
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6399271
28 March 2018
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Special
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6385599
15 March 2018
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6372049
6 November 2017
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6297388
6 November 2017
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6315416
31 October 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6300112
27 August 2017
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6260102
24 August 2017
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6248121
27 July 2017
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6222723
26 June 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6188491
24 June 2017
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6199366
25 May 2017
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6162687
5 May 2017
Special
Type not classified · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6143267
15 March 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6105759
22 February 2017
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6099505
14 November 2016
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6040512
22 August 2016
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5981077
15 June 2016
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5909744
4 May 2016
Spot Check · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5867230
8 April 2016
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5851922
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 2 January 2026
No resolution recorded
The rescue boat launching and recovery arrangement does not comply with 46 CFR 199.160(e) and 199.160(g) because the installed 1,500-lb davit cannot recover the rescue boat with its full complement of persons and equipment; NCDOT must either upgrade the rescue boat/davit system to full regulatory compliance or obtain an approved exemption from CGD East in accordance with 46 CFR § 199.20(d) prior to return to service following the next scheduled drydock.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2028
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
Each opening in a watertight bulkhead must have a means to close it watertight. All watertight hatches on the main deck were found to leak.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 March 2025
Resolved 26 February 2025
Resolution: Watertight hatches have been adjusted; test sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
The material, design, construction, workmanship, and arrangement of main propulsion machinery and of each auxiliary, directly connected to the engine and supplied as such, must be at least equivalent to the standards established by the ABS Steel Vessel Rules. Port and starboard propulsion shaft packing glands requiring adjustment.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 March 2025
Resolved 26 February 2025
Resolution: Shaft packing has been adjusted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 25 September 2024
Resolved
Each passenger vessel of less than 500 tons gross tonnage must carry at least one rescue boat approved under approval series 160.156 that is equipped as specified in table 199.175 of this part. During inspection of rescue boat that was replacing another vessels damage rescue boat, found the transom where the outboard engine attaches, fiberglass was cracked, missing several pieces of retro tape and fire extinguisher bracket was broken. Must make repairs to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 October 2024
Resolved 21 November 2024
Resolution: Replaced rescue boat with a spare.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 6 June 2024
Resolved
All enclosed spaces within the vessel shall be properly vented or ventilated. Fan within MSD space not functioning properly.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2024
Resolved 24 June 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence of proper operation. (see documents)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 February 2024
Resolved
The material, design, construction, workmanship and arrangement of propulsion machinery must be at least equivalent to standards established by ABS Steel Vessel Rules. Main propulsion "Ahead/Astern" label is missing for local control.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 March 2024
Resolved 26 March 2024
Resolution: Local propulsion controls have been labeled for Ahead/Astern.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 29 February 2024
Resolved
The arrangement and details of the fire main system shall be as set forth in 46CFR76.10. Port fire pump belts are very loose.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 March 2024
Resolved 26 March 2024
Resolution: Port fire pump belts have been replaced; test sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 January 2024
Resolved
A survey either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or completeness of its life-saving appliances, fire-fighting, or other equipment.
Trouble shoot and determine the cause of the reported unusual vibration on the starboard main transmission. Provide findings in regards, make proper repairs if necessary, and conduct satisfactory operational test to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 January 2024
Resolved 29 February 2024
Resolution: NCDOT crews replaced the reduction gear on STBD MDE; MIs conducted Sea Trails. All SAT.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing water-tight doors alarm
Issued 23 June 2022
Resolved
Alarm panel in pilot house is inoperable. Alarm Panel is for E-Gen and Water-tight doors. The manned engine control room (ECR) alarm panel for the E-gen is still operable and both watertight doors can be visually seen from ECR.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 July 2023
Resolved 19 July 2023
Resolution: NCDOT replaced the power source for the alarm panel. All SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
Rescue boat control cables worn. Rescue boat transom tab to sponson needs to be properly attached IAW 46CFR70.28-1.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 September 2021
Resolved 10 September 2021
Resolution: New cable installed and underway testing SAT
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
Prove 50% crew current on CPR First Aid IAW 46CFR11.201
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 September 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided evidence of crew first aid.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 26 August 2021
Resolved
First Aid Kit has expired medication IAW 46CFR160.041
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 September 2021
Resolved 27 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided evidence of replaced medication.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 August 2021
Resolved
Received notification that while underway carrying 27 pax, 16 vehicles and 6 crew, the vessel had a loss of propulsion on the port Main Engine due to low lube oil PSI. Troubleshoot and make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of duty Marine Inspector. 46CFR58.05-5
Received a call from [name withheld] stating the two oil filters were loss and cause the loss of lube PSI which shut the engine down. Please provide a tech report for repairs and full load underway testing.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: Installed oil filters properly filled engine with oil and conducted sea trails.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 June 2021
Resolved
Replace deteriorated Life Ring on Main Deck, Port Aft.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 June 2021
Resolved 18 June 2021
Resolution: Life Rings replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 2 June 2021
Resolved
Replace Grablines on Rescue Boat, multiple areas found wasted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 June 2021
Resolved 18 June 2021
Resolution: Grab Lines on Rescue Boat replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 2 December 2020
Resolved
Found both fire pumps inoperable. Repair fire pumps and conduct operational test.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 December 2020
Resolution: New belts were installed on both fire pumps; op test sat.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 2 December 2020
Resolved
Unable to get vessel underway to conduct drills. Conduct drills.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 December 2020
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory completion of drills.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 2 December 2020
Resolved
Unable to get underway to conduct steering gear test. Conduct operational test.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 December 2020
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory testing of steering system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 April 2020
Resolved
All C02 hoses look new but the tags show 2012. Install new hoses and tags.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: CO2 hoses tested and tagged.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 22 April 2020
Resolved
Port and Stbd fire pump belts are very loose. Tighten belts.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: Fire pump belts properly adjusted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
The owner, master, or PIC shall perform the tests and inspections of all hand portable fire extinguishers as described in 46 CFR 71.25-20. During the inspection, inspectors were unable to verify that satisfactory maintenance was performed on the portable extinguishers by a properly licensed servicing facility/individual.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 December 2019
Resolved 18 December 2019
Resolution: Annual servicing of portable fire extinguishers has been completed.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
Found loose mounting plates on port and stbd rudder post seals. Replace mounting foundation.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2018
Resolved 26 June 2018
Resolution: Installed new rudder post seal foundation plate.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 25 April 2018
Resolved
During routine tests of the bilge de-watering system a small hole was found in the #2 bilge pump suction pipe. Renew bilge suction pipe.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 April 2018
Resolution: The spool piece was removed, repaired, and placed back in service.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Cylinder Head
Issued 28 March 2018
Resolved
Arrived at Hatteras Operations to find M/V OCRACOKE had been taken out of service due to a loss of compression on the #4 cylinder of the port MDE. Repair the MDE and conduct operational test to include PSTPs.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 April 2018
Resolution: A new cylinder head was installed.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engine RPM Gauge/Indicator
Issued 15 November 2017
Resolved
Found neither MDE capable of sounding on the alarm panel. Both only alarm on the CAT panels.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 December 2017
Resolved 5 December 2017
Resolution: Console wiring was corrected to allow communication between the CAT Panel and the engine alarm panel.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 15 November 2017
Resolved
Found the stbd shaft cooling water flow meter inop. Replace flow meter.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 November 2017
Resolved 21 November 2017
Resolution: Installed new flow meter.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 3 November 2017
Resolved
Replace STBD propeller and inspect shaft packing and stuffing box.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 November 2017
Resolution: See activity #6315416
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Found station license expired. Renew station license.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 June 2017
Resolved 26 June 2017
Resolution: Ship's station license was renewed; call sign WAP3947.
Period of validity: 08/12/2015 - 10/24/2025
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Shell Plate
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Found a leak in the inboard ships service air receiver. Replace air receiver.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 June 2017
Resolved 26 June 2017
Resolution: The #2 air receiver was replaced with a new tank rated at 200 psi MAWP. Witnessed operational test of pressure relieving device; opened at 160 psi; all sat. (its the outboard air receiver not the inboard receiver as mistakenly noted above)
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 February 2017
Resolved
Found stripped and dead end wires in the main electrical connection plugs on both port and stbd MDEs. Repair wiring.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 15 March 2017
Resolution: NCDOT Electrician completed proper repairs to both engine wiring harnesses.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 22 February 2017
Resolved
Found the remote propulsion control power supply breakers located adjacent to the #2 SSDG with no protective cover in place to prevent accidental breaker operation. Accidental operation causes the total loss of remote propulsion control for both MDEs. Install protective cover.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 15 March 2017
Resolution: NCDOT Electrician installed a protective cover to prevent accidental tripping of the breakers.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Found CO2 time delay in bow thruster compartment activated at 20 sec but is stamped 30 sec. Renew and test time delay. Do not operate bow thruster until repaired and witnessed by USCG marine inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 December 2016
Resolved 2 December 2016
Resolution: Witnessed test of fixed CO2 system; all sat with a time delay of 32 seconds.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 14 November 2016
Resolved
Found multiple bilge suction foot valves/strainers missing bottom screen. Install screens.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 December 2016
Resolved 12 December 2016
Resolution: Screens were installed on the bottom of all bilge suction strainers/ foot valves.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump
Issued 14 November 2016
Resolved
Found rudders hunting when steering pump #1 online. Repair system.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 December 2016
Resolved 2 December 2016
Resolution: Witnessed operational test of steering system on both pumps; all sat.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Pressure
Issued 22 August 2016
Resolved
Found #1 and #2 PTO driven fire pumps capable of producing pressure in excess of 125 psi with no relief valve installed.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 December 2019
Resolution: Sector NC issued letter (dated October 30, 2019) to permit continued use of fire pumps capable of producing greater than 150 psi with a 125 psi relief valve installed until next scheduled drydock on the GOVERNOR JAMES BAXTER HUNT JR and Hatteras Class Fer