13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 April 2026
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the
fuel flow , must be fitted in the fuel supply lines.
Emergency fuel shutoff valve in engine room was
not operable from weather deck. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 31 December 2026
Resolved 10 April 2026
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 9 April 2026
Resolved
All vessels with overnight accommodations must be
equipped with a general alarm system. The public address
system required by 184.610 may be used to sound the
general alarm.
Vessel has no general alarm system installed. 46 CFR 183.550
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 31 December 2027
Resolved 10 April 2026
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 9 April 2026
Resolved
An interconnected detection and alarm must: consist of multiple smoke detectors as meeting UL 217 and be installed such that the actuation of an alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all areas required to be protected by interconnected detection and alarm system.
Vessel fire detection system is not operable; does not
activate all alarms in test mode. 46 CFR 181.450
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 31 December 2026
Resolved 10 April 2026
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 9 April 2026
Resolved
An interconnected detection and alarm must: consist of multiple smoke detectors as meeting UL 217 and be installed such that the actuation of an alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all areas required to be protected by interconnected detection and alarm system.
No smoke detector provided in the auxiliary space between galley and machinery space.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 December 2026
Resolved 2 June 2026
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 9 April 2026
Resolved
An interconnected detection and alarm must: consist of multiple smoke detectors as meeting UL 217 and be installed such that the actuation of an alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all areas required to be protected by interconnected detection and alarm system.
No visual alarms in machinery space
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 December 2026
Resolved 2 June 2026
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 17 October 2025
Resolved
MI was not able to inspect area in vicinity of the MSD due to excess liquid in the bilge. Pump out for inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 October 2025
Resolution: Pumped out water. Issued Worklist item #12 due to corrosion.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 October 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. 4 life jacket whistles must be replaced to comply with the required amount.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 January 2026
Resolution: MI attended vsl and verfied satisfactory whistle replacement for all 4 whistles.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 15 October 2025
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. Vessel had a crack in the overhead on the port side on of the engine room and a hole through the PORT side engine room bulkhead that must be repaired prior to movement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 9 January 2026
Resolution: Conducted NDT of weld repair to the satisfication of attending MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 October 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. MI observed 02 fire extinguishers past their annual servicing date.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 January 2026
Resolution: MI attended vsl and verfied extinguisher servicing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 October 2025
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 found the following leaks on the machinery equipment.
1) F/O leak on port ship service diesel piping.
2) Fuel oil transfer pump leak on the mechanical seal.
3) Fire pump housing leak
4) Bilge pump supply threaded pipe connection and discharge piping union flange.
5) Jacket water leak at the level indicator on the starboard outboard main diesel engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 January 2026
Resolution: MI witnessed all leaks were secured/fixed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 October 2025
Resolved
Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600) or be specifically approved by the Commandant. MI found material condition of fuel oil supply hose to be degraded and in need of replacement on the port ship service diesel generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 23 January 2026
Resolution: MI attended vsl and verfied satisfactory hose replacement.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Record of employment
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crew member unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. The mate and two deck hands were not part of the employers drug testing program at the time of the COI inspection. Provide a crew that is subject to the employers drug testing program or enroll the crew members on board prior to issuance of the Certificate of Inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep provided documentation for all crew members enrolled in DAPI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. The vessel had 58 of the required 60 serviceable life jackets.
46 CFR 180.71
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: 12 additional life jackets were provided with the correct attachments
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
Each door, hatch, or scuttle, used as a means of escape, must be capable of being opened by one person, from either side, in both light and dark conditions. The method of opening a means of escape must be obvious, rapid, and of adequate strength. The emergency escape hatch to the bow of the vessel was not operable.
46 CFR 177.500 (h)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: The emergency escape hatch was operable.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment,
other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. The bilge suction aft of the generator room was not operating as designed. All bilge suction must be tested.
46 CFR 182.500
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: All 8 of the bilge suctions in the rudder room (01), filter room (01), generator room (02), engine room (02), forward accommodation space (01), and forepeak (01) were tested satisfactorily.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
Whenever damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected spaces including fuel tanks, and may require the vessel to effect permanent repairs. A crack was found the above the watertight bulkhead in the forward section of the engine room.
46 CFR 176.600(d)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: The crack above the door was welded and grinded back satisfactorily.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
Stability information (stability details indicated on the Certificate of Inspection, a stability letter, or a stability booklet), is required on certain vessels. Vessel did not have valid stability letter on board.
46 CFR 178.210
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: The stability letter was provided for the vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks, which provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. Deck rails must include a top rail with the minimum height required by this section, and lower courses or equivalent protection as required by this section. Rails must be at least 910 millimeters (36 inches) high. Rail courses or the equivalent must be installed between a top rail required and the deck so that no open space exists that is more than 305 millimeters (12 inches) high. Vessel did not have required deck rails and courses on aft deck.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided adequate coursing for the back deck
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
Whenever damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected spaces including fuel tanks, and may require the vessel to effect permanent repairs. The deck framing under the engine room bilge in way of the starboard emergency escape hatch in the engine room was broken and unstable.
46 CFR 176.600(d)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: The deck framing under the stbd emergency hatch was repaired
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
A hydrostatic release unit when used in a float-free arrangement must be approved under approval series 160.062 or 160.162 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The hydrostatic release on the survival craft and EPIRB did not have the date scratched out in accordance with the QSpec.
46 CFR 180.130(b)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: The hydrostatic releases had the date scratched out.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. The Emergency broadcast placard had the wrong call sign on it.
46 CFR 184.506
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: The Emergency Broadcast Placard had the correct call sign
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the OCMI. The distribution panel in the operation station has uncovered blanks.
46 CFR 183.01-15
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: The distribution panel had the blank inserted