Records from 2016 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 28 March 2024.
Inspection history · 21
28 March 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7886263
12 April 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7667375
20 January 2023
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7623316
4 October 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7567298
1 August 2022
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7517677
17 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7359640
8 October 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7073952
28 July 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7018129
14 July 2020
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7011018
19 November 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6858191
19 November 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6858639
23 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6840413
6 December 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6592943
17 July 2018
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6483606
17 October 2017
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6288780
25 May 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6160326
17 January 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6069736
20 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5946719
19 July 2016
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5946850
7 July 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5932731
13 January 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5796677
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in normally unmanned spaces. The alarms for the high level were inoperable.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2023
Resolution: Verified the operation of the high level alarm.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. The vessel had three bilge pumps, but only 1 indicator.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel has an operable indicator for each bilge pump.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall not be obliged to carry the sound signaling appliances prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule but if she does not, she shall be provided with some other means of making an efficient sound signal. The vessel's sound signal is inoperable.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel now has a operable sound signaling device.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Each ring buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.050 in subchapter Q. The grab lines on the ring buoy are deteriorated and no longer serviceable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2020
Resolved 5 November 2020
Resolution: Received photo showing a new ring buoy with the vsls name on it.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 19 November 2019
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give
sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Unable to get vessel underway for drills. Schedule and conduct drill in presence of marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 28 July 2020
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory MOB drill.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 19 November 2019
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make
sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her
duties in case of a fire. Unable to get vessel underway
for drills. Schedule and conduct drill in presence of
marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 28 July 2020
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory (verbal) fire drill.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 19 November 2019
Resolved
Battery terminals shall be of the soldered type and all
connections shall be made to the battery terminals
with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other
temporary type clamps are not permitted. Wing nuts
bolts found on battery terminals in all battery banks.
Remove wing nut bolts. Replace wing nut bolts with
standard bolts.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2019
Resolved 5 December 2019
Resolution: Wing nuts replace with locknuts on all batter terminals.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 19 November 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must have a stability letter issued by the
Coast Guard before the vessel is placed in service.
This letter sets forth conditions of operation. Vessel
has opening in hull on fwd port engine room. Opening
has black hose attached with no means of controlling
water entrance into the hull. Provide means of sealing
opening.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 December 2019
Resolved 5 December 2019
Resolution: Hose removed and penetration piping permanently capped.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 November 2019
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that
A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration.
Check valves found installed on all electrical submersible pum overboard discharges. Remove check valves and install positive action valves at hull penetration.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 December 2019
Resolved 12 December 2019
Resolution: Check valves replaced with positive action valves for all 03 bilge pump overboards.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 December 2018
Resolved
Through hull fittings shall be metal. Through hull fitting for bilge pump hose in lazarette is plastic. 46CFR182.40-1(a)(3)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 December 2018
Resolved 2 January 2019
Resolution: Metal through hull fitting installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 6 December 2018
Resolved
Inspection shall be IAW standards acceptable to the OCMI, as good marine practice. Descale hull under ceramic plate in E/R aft of engine for further inspection. 46CFR176.25-1(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 December 2018
Resolved 2 January 2019
Resolution: Hull under ceramic plate re-inspected, all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 6 December 2018
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry up-to-date charts. Charts onboard vessel are out-of-date.
46CFR184.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 December 2018
Resolved 2 January 2019
Resolution: New up-to-date charts onboard vessel, all sat.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 17 October 2017
Resolved
Provide 30x30 mesh flame screen for port fuel tank vent. 46 CFR 182.20-35(d)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 7 November 2017
Resolution: Vessel rep. installed 30x30 mesh in vent.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 17 October 2017
Resolved
Install bonding wires across flexible piping in port and starboard fuel fill lines. 46 CFR 182.20-30(d)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 7 November 2017
Resolution: Bonding wires were installed on port and stbd fuel tanks.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 17 October 2017
Resolved
Repair fractured weld at base of the rail IWO starboard door. 46CFR177.35-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 7 November 2017
Resolution: Fractured weld was repaired.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 20 July 2016
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for crack on hull plating in E/R by aft bulkhead under shaft. Prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 July 2016
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of welded pinhole in hull.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Coupling Bolt
Issued 19 July 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of propulsion machinery prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 July 2016
Resolution: SAT underway sea trial conducted. VSL clutched in and out in FWD and REV.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 19 July 2016
Resolved
Crop and renew area where temporary weld repairs were made in way of shaft-log, port side from keel outboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Completed satisfactory air and soapy water test.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Emergency Instruction List not onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 January 2016
Resolved 13 January 2016
Resolution: Emergency Instruction List was provided upon return to the pier from conducting drills. Corrected on the spot.