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BELLE RIVERBOAT
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named BELLE RIVERBOAT
BELLE RIVERBOAT is a 1960 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 87 inspections since 1985, most recently in April 2021, along with 299 deficiencies — 31 with no resolution recorded —, 2 operational controls and 5 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2016.
Records from 1985 to 2021. Most recent: inspection, 21 April 2021.
- Built
- 1960
- Last inspected
- 21 April 2021
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 299 recorded · 31 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2003–2016
Identity
283919
354590
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-354590
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded19
…past their stated due date9
Years with a record
34 calendar years (1985–2021)
The 87 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.
This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 5 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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)62.4 ft × 29.0 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 93 / net 63
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDUBUQUE BOAT & BOILER CO · DUBUQUE, IA, UNITED STATES · built 1960
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portHOT SPRINGS, AR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it93 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
Inspection history · 87
21 April 2021
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7194685
29 June 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6990727
19 December 2019
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6878321
25 March 2019
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6660523
25 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6459585
27 February 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6366116
10 October 2017
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6285551
8 February 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6095544
12 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5938504
7 July 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5932610
9 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5966146
19 May 2016
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5888011
3 March 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5825815
10 March 2014
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4815773
5 June 2012
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4334592
22 January 2010
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3667990
14 December 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3650036
14 April 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3452975
8 April 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3451708
4 July 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3262468
22 April 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3189607
3 April 2008
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3177439
14 February 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3148059
11 January 2008
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130169
28 February 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2879611
1 February 2007
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2860475
27 April 2006
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2634730
27 February 2006
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2594065
20 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2345100
9 March 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2311020
12 January 2005
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2273508
22 November 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2249647
8 November 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2238869
26 October 2004
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2228845
27 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2206494
7 June 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2106902
22 March 2004
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2034181
10 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2030583
5 February 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2001267
20 January 2004
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1988955
26 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1975503
12 September 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1907188
4 September 2003
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1897712
4 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1989909
28 August 2003
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1894869
10 May 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1792493
6 May 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1788450
3 April 2003
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1785277
18 March 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1771352
25 February 2003
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1736855
21 February 2002
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1494692
12 October 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1074914
12 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 214066
12 June 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1067725
25 April 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1063316
28 March 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1447070
14 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 215333
3 February 2000
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1456755
15 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 213313
21 June 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 881286
5 April 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1123657
9 March 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1381505
27 May 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1127841
5 March 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1428904
12 March 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1103131
12 March 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 884635
1 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1181663
10 July 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1079139
14 March 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1139079
7 February 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 840845
22 March 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 856301
16 March 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1145776
18 March 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1270930
10 July 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1245287
21 March 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1231811
25 January 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1226562
22 January 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 899423
19 September 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 934858
30 May 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 917688
22 March 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1230410
24 March 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1193923
24 March 1988
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1301426
24 March 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1327201
30 September 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1312041
6 August 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1305233
24 March 1986
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1309222
27 March 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 979635
Deficiency record · 299
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
Cable and wire for power and lighting circuits must meet NFPA 70, be listed as UL Marine Cable, or meet 46 CFR 111.60-1.
- The vessel has non-marine grade (romex) wiring, extension cords, unauthorized wire splices and LED lighting strings, installed in multiple areas of the vessel, remove/install marine grade wiring IAW 46 CFR 183.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified.
- Electrical panels and circuits were not labeled
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of electrical equipment and systems.
- Generator was INOP, repair or replace to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment.
- No firefighting servicing records or records were available for inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment.
- The manual pull handle on the fixed CO2 system was inop.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment.
- The CO2 bottles are installed directly on the deck and must have a clearance of 2" IAW 46 CFR 181.410(c)(6).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
Prior to receiving a Certificate of Inspection, submit line diagram of piping systems; bilge, ballast, hydraulic, sanitary, compressed air, combustible and flammable liquids, vents soundings and over flows.
- vessel has non-metallic piping in systems penetrating void bulkheads. Provide line diagram and label installed piping systems.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
The owner shall make a vessel available for internal structural examinations.
- Void #4 Port and #4 Starboard need to be cleaned out and ready for inspection.
- Void #2 Port needs to be ventilated w/ a fan sufficient to provide a minimum of three air changes in order to maintain the necessary oxygen for safe entry.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
A self priming, power driven fire pump must be installed on each vessel less than 65ft, carrying more than 49 passengers.
The fire pump is inoperable. Repair/replace fire pump to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
Demonstrate Fire Drill to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
Demonstrate Man Over Board Drill to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment.
Identify and demonstrate proper operation of the bilge system to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
The owner of a vessel requesting initial inspection for certification shall, prior to the start of construction, submit for approval to the cognizant OCMI, at least two copies of plans.
The owner made unauthorized additions/modifications to the overhead on main deck and 01 deck. Remove overhead or install access points for further inspection to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
The owner of a vessel requesting initial inspection for certification shall,submit copies of plans, manuals, analysis and calculations that are applicable to the vessel.
Electrical installation; submit one line diagram of power systems, cable lists, bill of materials, type and size of generators and prime movers, type and size of cables, power lighting, type/capacity of batteries, rating of circuit breakers and switches and electrical plant load analysis.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting and free from exposure from water splash or spray. Batteries must be mounted in trays lined with, or constructed of, a material resistant to damage by the electrolyte.
Batteries were not secured and sitting on the deck.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 10 June 2021
Resolved
Provide current evidence of valid Certificate of Documentation.
Owner supplied proof of application for COD. CG Marine Inspector will verify COD is on board at time of COI inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
The vessel owner must pay the annual vessel inspection fee each year on or before the vessel's user fee anniversary date.
No evidence of user fees have been submitted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the [name withheld] and alterations have been made that have affected the vessels stability. Provide list of all items removed from vessel, installed on the vessel, and listed weights to verify compliance with existing stability letter.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
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 require the vessel to be dry docked.
Submit gauging report of hull below existing fire pump and under bilge suction inside the #1 STB Void space to CG Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner shall be prepared to make available for inspection the steering systems.
Provide platform to conduct external visual inspection of steering gear down to the water line.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 June 2021
No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner shall be prepared to make available for inspection the entire fuel system.
Provide for inspection the entire fuel system, to include, proper operation of local/remote fuel shut off valves.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 June 2020
No resolution recorded
The number and identification of the life jackets, and their sizes must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Placards were removed for painting and must be reinstalled.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 29 June 2020
No resolution recorded
The master shall conduct sufficient drills to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies. The new master and crew shall conduct man overboard, abandon ship, and fire drills in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector prior to getting underway with passengers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 December 2019
No resolution recorded
Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Remove all dead-end wiring from the vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 December 2019
No resolution recorded
Install all wiring with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart in such a manner to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations. All wiring in the machinery space must be adequately supported.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 19 December 2019
No resolution recorded
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. The placard present on the vessel was not for the same or similar style as the Type 1 lifejackets located onboard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 19 December 2019
No resolution recorded
Make repairs to the wastage located on the artificial stacks located next to the pilot house. Ensure modification allows for the proper drainage of water to prevent future corrosion.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 19 December 2019
No resolution recorded
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of §80.1101(c)(2). Install a VHF radio capable of DSC.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 19 December 2019
No resolution recorded
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Place an emergency broadcast placard next to the vessels radios in the pilot house. Include Sector Lower Mississippi River’s 24-hour contact number due to limited VHF coverage on Lake Hamilton [phone withheld]. Recommended broadcast instructions are included in 46 CFR 184.510
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 19 December 2019
No resolution recorded
At a minimum, the vessel must be equipped with a AIS Class B device which must be on board and properly installed. The device must be energized with an updated navigation status a minimum of 15 minutes prior to getting underway.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 December 2019
No resolution recorded
Vessel must install sign for spaces storing and protected by CO2.
Spaces protected by carbon dioxide—“CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING.” The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not equipped with such units.
Spaces storing carbon dioxide—“CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.”.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 19 December 2019
No resolution recorded
Fixed CO2 bottles has recently passed its 12 year hydrostatic test requirements. Vessel must have a certified entity hydrostatic test the bottles and flex hosing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Guards missing on galley exhaust fans.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Improper wiring on A/c and heat air handler.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Broken conduit on lights near pilot house.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Missing distress placard in pilot house.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Fire extinguisher improperly mounted in upper galley.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Alcohol testing strips expired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
CO2 space labeling missing outside of engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Replace floating light on ring life bouy.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Record of employment
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Per-employment drug testing missing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Doc evidence for personnel on passenger ships
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
50% random testing not conducted for 2018.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
MIS report not submitted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 March 2019
Resolved
Missing covers on multiple light switches/outlets.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 27 February 2018
Resolved
Fire hose pressure was not satisfactory. Provide evidence pressure is at least 50 PSI (Pitot Tube Pressure).
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 27 February 2018
Resolved
Certificate of Documentation expired December 2016. Renew Certificate of Documentation.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 27 February 2018
Resolved
Found lifejackets on top deck (09 adult) that need retro-reflective tape and vessel name. Replace tape/properly label.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 27 February 2018
Resolved
Provide passenger count record for 2017 and January 2018.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 8 February 2017
Resolved
Found lifejacket stowage was not properly labeled. Label lifejacket stowage (proper number) on second deck.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 8 February 2017
Resolved
Lifejackets stowed on second deck were stuck together. Ensure lifejackets are readily available.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 8 February 2017
Resolved
Identified two cables that need to be secured in engineroom. Secure cables.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 19 May 2016
Resolved
The BELLE OF HOT SPRINGS was found making alterations to the main and second deck galley without prior plan approval from USCG. Changes included electrical equipment (wiring, conduit, overcurrent protection, junction box), structural fire protection, and heating equipment for food. Prior to operation of all new equipment, submit plans to the USCG for review and approval.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Ring life buoy located near pilot house was missing lanyard for waterlight. Install UV-resistant 3 ft - 6 ft lanyard. Attach lanyard to ring buoy.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Lifejacket donning placard has instructions for a different type of lifejacket. Replace placard with proper type.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Due to weather conditions (30-40 kt wind gusts) unable to complete steering, firefighting, and man overboard drills. Complete drills to satisfaction of attending CG inspector.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel does not have an approved fire control plan. Plan is missing the third deck of the vessel. Submit updated plan to the USCG for approval.
Operations/Management › Casualty Reporting/Post-Casualty Actions › Determination of Alcohol/Drug Use
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel does not have means to conduct post-casualty alcohol testing within 2 hours. Provide means of alcohol testing.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
EAP Hotline number is not posted. Post EAP hotline number.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Ventilation
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Port side fuel tank vent is not fitted with 30 x 30 mesh screen. Fit vent with screen.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Vessel did not have an operable mast head light. Vessel must prove proper operation of Mast Head Light and Anchor Light in accordance with 33 CFR 83.23(a) & 83.30 (b).
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Ring life buoy did not have the appropriate amount or type of retro reflective material. The 2nd deck Ring Life Buoy must be marked with approved size & type of retro material IAW 46 CFR 185.604(i) & 46 CFR 164.018.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
The stenciling on the life ring was faded. Re-stencil Ring Life Buoy outside of pilot house IAW 46 CFR 185.604(b).
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Vessel did not have a portable light on the bridge. Vessel must place portable light on bridge IAW OLD 46 CFR 184.30.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Four out of 5 lanterns did not energize. Vessel must repair lighting and prove operation IAW OLD 46 CFR 184.30-5.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Switch
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Switch box cover missing cover plate. Place cover on exposed switch box in 2nd deck galley. OLD 46 CFR 183.05-15 (d)
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Position of Stbd Bilge High level indicator does not allow bulb to float. Reposition so that the bulb floats freely. 46 CFR 182.530 (a)(2).
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Main deck galley electrical panel is not secured. Secure panel. OLD 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Insulate all ground wires secured to deck in engine room. The majority of the ground wires near the deck were missing insulation. OLD 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Conductor
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Replace wasted STBD generator electrical cable leading from starter to battery with approved marine type cable. The cable was wasted due to exposure to oil.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Install a panel cover on the port generator main breaker box. The lower portion of the panel was missing. OLD 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Replace all loose and broken lighting fixtures in overheads. Vessel had multiple fixture that were loose or broken. OLD 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Re-position electrical outlet on stbd side of engine room so the outlet is not facing up. The outlet was facing up and is susceptible to dirt or objects falling into the outlet. OLD 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Port Main Deck distribution panel box is loose. Secure it. OLD 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Re-stencil life jacket box aft of pilot house. Stenciling is not clear. 46 CFR 185.604(f)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Vessel did not have adequate first aid kit on board. Place new first aid kit on board. 46 CFR 184.710
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Stbd fuel shut off reach rod does not allow for closure of valve. Repair & prove operation. OLD 46 CFR 182.20(b)(3)
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Valve
Issued 10 March 2014
Resolved
Repair fuel leak in fuel line leading to port engine. Fuel line did not pass inspection as per OLD 46 CFR 176.25. Repair must be made prior to embarking passengers.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Bus Bar Connection
Issued 27 January 2010
Resolved
Properly secure the bar connector for the 12V circuit on the port generator.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 January 2010
Resolved
Remove or properly secure the dead end wires in the engine room and on the stern where the old AC unit was located.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 27 January 2010
Resolved
Secure the oil leak on the starboard generator oil pressure gauge line.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 January 2010
Resolved
Secure the wiring in the engine room with metal support versus plastic wire ties that are currently being used to support the wiring.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Fuse
Issued 27 January 2010
Resolved
Blank off unused fuses in the fuse boxes near the CO2 cylinders.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Duct Hatches
Issued 27 January 2010
Resolved
Provide a means to properly secure the ventilation covers for the engine room.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 27 January 2010
Resolved
Properly secure the emergency fuel shut-off wrench on the port side.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
Remove/ cover exposed and dead end wires inside engine room
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
Inside engine room, 02 junction boxes needs to be covered.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
Provide box for battery inside engine room
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
Replace deteriorated grab lines on 02 ring buoys.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
Location of lifejackets needs to be marked- current markings faded.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
First deck, starboard exit sign light not working- replace or repair.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Valve
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
Repair or replace pressure relieved valve on air tank inside engine room
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
B-I fire ext needs to be properly mounted inside pilot house
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
Battery chargers and fan inside engine room needs proper installation- remove extension cords and "hard wire" connections.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switch
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
High temperature sensor wire on starboard main engine not properly connected. It is loose and without a ground.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 4 July 2008
Resolved
Port navigation light was not operational during the Forth of July fireworks display as witness by Coast Guard personnel.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Flange/Thrust Collar Fillet
Issued 2 July 2008
Resolved
Starboard shaft was making a "thunking" noise when engaged.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Bow center weld worn.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Found 03 (pencil size) holes in Rear Starboard quarter (above water line).
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Missing support bracket for fresh water pipe inside port side #2 void
Communications › Public Address System › Cable Run
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Loose speaker wires inside Starboard bow void
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Bilge alarm bulb cover missing. Inside bridge
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Exposed and unused wires inside bridge compartment.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Readily Accessible
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Life saving box was locked
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Material
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Garden hoses at the Fire Stations instead of commercial grade fire hoses.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Capacity
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Fire Pump not capable of delivering a single hose stream of at least 50psi
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Both shafts in need of Maintenance / realignment.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 11 January 2008
Resolved
Audible and visual alarm for the bilge high level detection system not working at the bridge.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 1 February 2007
Resolved
Cap or Remove all dead end cables on VSL
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 1 February 2007
Resolved
Install all wire connections as per 46 CFR 120.340.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 1 February 2007
Resolved
Install covers an all juction boxes on VSL
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 1 February 2007
Resolved
Install metal wire supports for all cables runs as per 46 CFR 120.340(b)
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 1 February 2007
Resolved
Repair or replace VSL's radar.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 1 February 2007
Resolved
Cap pipes in engine room that connects to the Type III MSD.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Renew cooling water hose between exhaust manifold and muffler on the PMDE.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Condition
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Replace nozzles for both upper and lower fire hoses.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Repair all bilge high level alarms
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Secure drink CO2 cylinders in galley and laz.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Clean and make ready for CG inspection a two foot square area, on the bottom plate, inboard of number one longitudinal, forward of the transom.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Remove cardboard boxes from port exhaust in laz.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Repair STBD RPM Gauge at operator's station
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Cap or Remove all dead end wire outside bridge on 3rd deck.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Cap or Remove all dead end wire insde 2nd deck galley
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Cap or Remove all dead end wire in engine room.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Check and tighten all loose battery conections.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Properly stow wires in overhead switch for air compressor in engine room.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Properly stow wires on water pump motor starboard side engine room.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Install wire cage on light outside male head 2nd deck.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Remove all wire nut in 2nd deck galley and replace with approved compression type fittings.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Install compression type fitting on the SMDE governor solenoid ground.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Remove all wire nuts in air conditioner in male head, 1st deck and replace with approved compression type fittings.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Remove all wire nuts in starboard closet 1st deck and replace with approved compression type fittings
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Install juction box cover on box next to light swith in female head.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switch
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Install switch cover in starboard closet on 1st deck.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Remove amber lights not in use on the 3rd deck above air conditioners.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Correct aft nav light to correct arc of visibilty.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Install guard over STBD MDE crankshaft pulley.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Install guard over STBD SSG Crankshaft Pulley.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Clean galley ventilation intake.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 27 February 2006
Resolved
Secure STBD side rail opening as to not allow movement of door when closed.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Remove PVC piping installed on the discharge side of fire pump and replace with metal.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Renew piping on the suction side of the fire pump between hull plating and the isolation valve.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Prove to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector, the annual service of the installed CO2 system IAW 46CFR115.810
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Install proper battery in the life ring buoy float light.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Provide suitable poly-propylene line at least 5/16" diameter , 60' length, UV resistant and install same.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Mount all fire extinguishers in an approved USCG bracket.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Prove the proper operation of lazzerette high water level alarms - both audible and visual.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Hoist support beam in overhead portside of first deck shall be removed while the vessel is in operation.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Prior to 10 March, remove all wire nuts in engine room and replace with approved compression type fittings.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Prior to 10 March, hard wire all electrical accessories located in the engine room.
Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps › Location
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Prior to 10 March, update the vessel's fire control plan to reflect the condition of the vessel.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Prior to 10 March, replace all non-metallic flexible hose used in fuel service with SAE J-1942 or equivalent as per 46CFR56.60-25(b).
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
As per the vessel's stability letter, paragraph 6, all paired tanks are to be isolated by a cross connect valve while underway.
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Prior to 10 March, provide a legible copy of the vessel's stability letter (posted).
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Prior to 10 March, all pages of the COI must be posted in a conspicuous location - available to the Captain.
Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Emergency Checkoff List
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Prior to 10 March, post an approved emergency broadcast placard at the vessel's operating station.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Immediately disconnect electric sub-pump discharge that is piped into the vessel's Type III MSD (Sewage Holding Tanks)
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Remove the wires that are tie wrapped to the starboard fuel tank remote control reach rod. (Emergency Fuel Shut-off)
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Bedplate
Issued 3 February 2005
Resolved
Repair cracked weld on the STBD side generator engine mount.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 12 January 2005
Resolved
Make new the damaged section of the emergency steering tiller arm.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Renew tie wraps (metal) on chain link fencing on upper deck. Good marine practice. Missing tie wraps would allow fencing to be pushed out and expose paxs to fall hazard. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lifeline
Electrical › Lighting (emergency)
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Repair non-operable emergency lighting unit located on STBD 2nd deck aft. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lighting Fixture
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Attach life line to life ring. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Buoyant Lifeline
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Renew First Aid Kit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Make accessable, and re-label Emergency fuel shut-off valves. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Valve
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Renew hatch seals for forward access covers on 1st deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hatch Cover
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Post life jacket donning instructions on third deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Remove dead-end wires from under bridge console. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Remount or weld 5th seat aft Port side 03 deck.
Documentation › Markings/Placards
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Renew Maximum occupancy sign on 3rd deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Capacity Marking
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Replace wire nuts with approved crimps or splices located on 2nd deck above heating unit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Replace wire nuts with approved crimps or splices; 2nd deck aft STBD exit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Replace missing cover on Air Conditioning control unit loacted at port aft 2nd Deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Junction Box
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Label all PFD's on 03 deck with vessel name. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Replace man overboard davit snaphook and shackles. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Davit
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric)
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Repair STBD Generator grounding cable. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ground Conductor
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Crankshaft
Issued 22 March 2004
Resolved
Install larger shaft safety guards. Shaft guards need to fully cover length of shaft to ensure proper protection. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Propulsion Shafting
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Cylinder Head
Issued 20 January 2004
Resolved
The prime mover of the generator failed as a result of overheating.
Engineering › Reduction Gearing/Clutches
Issued 4 September 2003
Resolved
Provide a written statement from the Twin Disc tech rep stating that repairs to the starbd reduction gear are complete and tested satisfactory. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bearing
Engineering › Reduction Gearing/Clutches
Issued 4 September 2003
Resolved
Provide a written statement from the vessel's master stating that sea trials have been conducted and vessel's complete propulsion system as originally installed is back in normal operation. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bearing
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear)
Issued 4 September 2003
Resolved
Place complete propulsion system back in normal operation, and test in the presence of USCG maine inspector. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bedplate
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service)
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Re-install all electrical control bax covers in engine room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Panelboard
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Re-install electrical distribution bax cover in liquor locker. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Distribution Panel Bus
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Remove all oily rags and waste oil from engine room spaces. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Other
Operations/Management › Casualty Reporting/Post-Casualty Actions
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Conduct sea trials and provide report to the CG to evaluate STBD shaft repair.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Re-attach needed wiring and remove or cap dead end wiring in engine roomoverhead in vacinity of STBD SSDG. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Perform general housekeeping of engine room.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Replace missing cover on STBD SSDG batery rack. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Battery Installation
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Permanently mount STBD SSDG battery charger. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Battery Charger
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Replace or patch engine room water tank.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service)
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Blank off or cap conduit holes/openings in electrical panels. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Panelboard
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Submitt repair proposal, then repair port R/W suction piping.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System
Issued 28 August 2003
Resolved
Install check valve in piping connecting bilge pump and fresh/raw water pump.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Label ALL PFD stowage locations "LIFE JACKETS" with total number of "ADULT" or "CHILD" PFD in each location. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Remove ALL PFDs from plastic over wrap.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Label ALL PFDs with vessel name.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Make anchor ground tackle ready for rigging. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Anchor Rope
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Certificate of inspection: Maximum persons allowed onboard reduced from 228 to 70, including passengers and crew. Effective until ALL PFDs have retroreflective tape replaced to the satisfaction on the attending inspector. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material
Personnel › Training
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Ensure 50% of crew have current First Aid/CPR cards. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: First Aid/CPR
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Renew life buoy ring with one approved IAW 46 CFR 160.050 and not less than 24 inches in diameter.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Ensure PFD storage is properly labled. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Examine all PFDs and replace retroreflective tape as needed. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Remove chains from emergency shutdowns on both MDEs and port SSDG. Make proper repairs. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Emergency Shut Down
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Properly mount fire extinguisher in Engine Room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Mounting Bracket
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Reinstall Ships bell on Pilot House. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ships Bell
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Ensure all circuit breakers and directories in electrical panels are labeled and correct.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Ensure wiring for all air handlers on main and second decks are enclosed in junction boxes with proper connections. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Properly wire vent hood in second deck Pantry. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Install electrical outlet cover behind second deck Bar. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Outlet Box
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Remove bare wire on weather deck fwd on second deck or properly dead end in junction box. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Reroute or remove wire on outside of conduit in locker behind second deck bar. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Renew light globe in locker behind second deck bar. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lighting Fixture
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Submit proposal for correcting overheating of circuit breakers in distribution panell in locker behind second deck bar. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Panelboard
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Ensure flex conduit is properly connected junction boxes on all air handler units main and second deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Relocate fire conrol plan on second deck to a more accessable location. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Mount additional copy of fire control plan on main deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire
Personnel › Training
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Update training log with general drill scenarios and descriptions of training topics covered. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Familiarization Training
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling)
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Submit proposal for removing dresser couplings on MDE cooling piping and replacing with proper fittings IAW 46 CFR part 56. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements
Issued 25 February 2003
Resolved
Submit proposal for determining condition and renewal of cutlass bearing on STBD shaft. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bearing
Lifesaving › Hand Flares
Issued 21 February 2002
Resolved
Provide on board all required hand flares to replace flares that expired in June 2001.
Documentation
Issued 25 April 2001
Resolved
Provide revised emergency instructions addressing actions to be taken in the event of an engine room fire IAW 46 CFR 185.510; plan must also addressrevised procedures for man over-board.
Lifesaving
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Demonstrate a satisfactory man overboard drill to the USCG prior to carrying passengers.
Fire Fighting
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Replace fire axe handle and label handle with vessel name.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Caulk conduit line at forward bulkhead penetration in lazarette.
Lifesaving
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Provide polypropolene line on lifering on 2nd deck. Line must be at least 60 ft in length as per 46 CFR 180.70(c).
Electrical
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
On second deck, remove curtains on side of bar which are blocking the emergency lighting.
Lifesaving
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Provide polypropolene line on lifering waterlight at pilothouse. Line mustbe at least three feet but not more than six feet in length as per 46 CFR 181.70(2).
Fire Fighting
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Provide and install closures at the ends of all supply and exhaust ventillation ducts serving the engineroom as per 46 CFR 182.465(h).
Electrical
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Provide and install outside the engineroom emergency shutdown for the aux generator prime movers (2).
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Re-position bilge piping check valves in port/stbd forward peak. Cap screwnut should be on top.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Bulkhead penetrations need stuffing tubes/calking/ring welds at collision bulkhead, STBD bow void, fwd bulkhead.
Electrical
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Provide and install outside the engineroom a power ventillation shutdown serving the engineroom as per 46 CFR 181.410(b)10.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Label bilge piping valve in #1 P/S voids to remain open at all times and secure in open position to prevent accidental closure.
Electrical
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
Replace electrical plate cover to STBD air compressor motor in engineroom.
Electrical
Issued 28 March 2001
Resolved
STBD bow void speaker wire needs to be mechanically crimped.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Replace bilge suction strainers with proper size (3 x pipe) in stbd bow void, #1 stbd void, #2 stbd void, #3 port void.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Install valve on bilge pipe in #1 stbd void at collision bulkhead.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Properly seal electrical wire in collision bulkhead in stbd bow void.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Re-caulk water pipes (2) in thru hull fitting #1 port void.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Weld unused piping at bulkhead penetration in #1 stbd void.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Install bilge suction eductor in aft stbd void.
Engineering
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Repair remote fuel shutoff (port) valve wheel and ensure quick access to both P/S remote shutoffs.
Engineering
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Install missing hangers on exterior fuel pipe.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Provide documentation to determine category of ball valves in thru hull fittings in engineroom.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Ensure Passenger Safety Orientation is in accordance with 46 CFR 122.506.
Navigation
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Ensure anchor and range lights installed and operating properly.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Complete welding (2) outboard underdeck longitudinal frames in #1 Port void.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Weld previous bulkhead insert in fwd bulkhead of #2 stbd void.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Weld hole in fwd bulkhead of #3 stbd void.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Install stuffing tube and packing for bilge high level alarm wiring penetration through center bulkhead of #3 void.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Mount electrical outlet receptical to overhead in Port #1 void.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Properly dead end all exposed wiring in engineroom.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Properly fasten wiring and conduit in engineroom on overhead.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Properly blank off missing electrical breakers on panels in engineroom.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Remove excess wiring hanging from overhead in aft void.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Re-route electrical wiring running through access hatch in aft P/S void.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Install light globes to lights in fwd stbd bow void and aft port void.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE (3) ADDITIONAL CHILD SIZE PFD'S.
Engineering
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Replace water temp gauge for port generator on bridge.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Ensure each bilge high level alarm has audible and visual alarm and properly labeled.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
MARK UPPER DECKS WITH MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PAX ALLOWED ON EACH DECK.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF BILGE PUMP AND ABILITY TO TAKE SUCTION FROM ALL BILGE SUCTION.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
Remove all dresser couplings from bilge system and replace with standard pipe fittings.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
REPLACE BUS TIE ON SHORE TIE DISCONNECT.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
PROPERLY DEAD END WIRING UNDER BRIDGE CONSOLE.
Electrical
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
ENSURE ALL SHUTDOWNS, SWITCHES AND GAUGES ON BRIDGE CONSOLE ARE LABELED.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 February 2000
Resolved
ENSURE LIFE RINGS ARE MARKED WITH VESSEL NAME AND REFLECTIVE TAPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 122.604.
Electrical
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
ENSURE BREAKERS IN ALL ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANELS ARE PROPERLY LABELED.
Electrical
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
REPAIR CONDUIT PULLED FROM J-BOX OVER PORT GENERATOR.
Electrical
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
REPLACE TWIST ON WIRE NUTS THROUGHOUT VESSEL WITH CRIMP ON CONNECTORS.
Electrical
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE EMERGENCY LIGHTING AT ALL EXITS AND IN ENGINE ROOM.
Electrical
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
REPLACE MISSING COVERS ON ELECTRICAL J-BOXES & PANELS THROUGHOUT VESSEL.
Fire Fighting
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
REMOVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIGN ON MAIN DECK PORT SIDE BAR AREA.
Fire Fighting
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
REMOUNT FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIGN ON MAIN DECK IN FORWARD GALLEY AREA.
Fire Fighting
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
REPAINT CO2 CYLINDERS RED.
Fire Fighting
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
TEST SYSTEM IN PRESENCE OF MARINE INSPECTOR. SERVICING COMPANY'S ANNUAL INSPECTION DID NOT INCLUDE TESTING PIPING OR PULLS.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 9 March 1999
Resolved
INSTALL BILGE HIGH LEVEL ALARMS IAW 46 CFR 119.530.
Lifesaving
Issued 5 March 1998
Resolved
Provide 6ea daytime distress signals and 6ea nighttime distress signals or 12ea combination distress signals.
Electrical
Issued 5 March 1998
Resolved
Install cover plate on electric water heater in men's head on 1st deck.
Electrical
Issued 5 March 1998
Resolved
Install two covers on ice cream freezer on 2nd deck.
Electrical
Issued 5 March 1998
Resolved
Secure cover for electrical box in overhead in bar on 2nd deck.
Electrical
Issued 5 March 1998
Resolved
Remove twist-on wire nuts in electrical wire connections.
Electrical
Issued 5 March 1998
Resolved
Install cover on receptacle in 1st deck galley.
Engineering
Issued 5 March 1998
Resolved
Mark emergency F/O shut-off valves on 1st deck.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 March 1995
Resolved
Repair or replace lifering light on 3rd deck.
Electrical
Issued 14 March 1995
Resolved
Mark all circuit breakers with circuit served.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 14 March 1995
Resolved
Hard wire and install guards on exhaust fan in forward main deck galley.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 14 March 1995
Resolved
Replace gauge on CO2 tank in bar area on 2nd deck.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 March 1995
Resolved
Remark all PFDs with vessel name using waterproof ink/paint.
Engineering
Issued 14 March 1995
Resolved
Disconnect and cap off non approved plastic tanks in hull compartment aft of collision bulkhead.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 March 1995
Resolved
Renew rotten line on lifering on main deck.
Documentation
Issued 19 September 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF PROPER VESSEL DOCUMENTATION.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
STENCIL BOTH FIRE MAIN STATIONS WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 INCH RED LETTERS. ITEM TO BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN THE ASSIGNED COMPLIANCE DATE.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
RENEW OUTDATED PYROTECHNICS (FLARES) ON BRIDGE. ITEM TO BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN THE ASSIGNED COMPLIANCE DATE.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
STENCIL VESSEL NAME ON LIFE RING BOUYS AND NEW LIFE PRESERVERS. ITEM TO BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN THE ASSIGNED COMPLIANCE DATE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
MAKE VESSEL AVAILABLE FOR UNDERWATER SURVEY IN LIEU OF DRYDOCKING FOR CREDIT. NOTIFY THIS OFFICE AS SOON AS LAKE CLEARS. INSPECTION TO BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN THE ASSIGNED COMPLIANCE DATE.
Engineering
Issued 24 March 1987
Resolved
TRANSFER ALL FUEL FROM NEWLY INSTALLED P/S MARLEX POLYETHYLENE TANKS TO THEVESSELS ORIGIONAL FUEL TANKS.NO FUEL SHALL BE CARRIED IN THE NEW TANKS UNTIL UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY APPROVAL CAN BE OBTAINED.TRANSFER OF FUEL SHALL BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN THE ASSIGNED COMPLIANCE DATE.
Unknown
Issued 27 March 1985
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Documentation
Issued 27 March 1985
Resolved
PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF STABILITY TEST OR CONDUCT STABILITY TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR170 TO THE SATISFACTION OF COGNIZANT OCMI PRIOR TO 01JULY85.
Casualty record · 5
4 September 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 1989909
10 February 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2030583
7 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2106902
20 April 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2345100
12 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5938504
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
BELLE OF HOT SPRINGS (2003–2016). 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.