Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 June 2026.
Inspection history · 18
11 June 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8395009
30 July 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8198149
26 March 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8098519
11 January 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7846268
21 July 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7734448
21 April 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7672909
16 September 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7560492
28 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7439668
13 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7430315
9 August 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7281668
3 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6963565
26 July 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6758754
19 February 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6628348
16 November 2018
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6580883
17 August 2017
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6243277
21 July 2017
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6216058
26 June 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6187244
11 March 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6045184
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. COI annual renewal was due on January 11th 2026.
46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 June 2026
Resolution: Cleared 11JUN2026 due to annual inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
Life floats and buoyant apparatus must not be stowed in tiers more than 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) high. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers. Life float did not have a spacer.
46 CFR 180.137(f)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 July 2026
Resolution: Received photo evidence
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
The name of a vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers: On each life float and buoyant apparatus. MI observed life floats missing name of the vessel stenciled on them.
46 CFR 185.604(a)(2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 July 2026
Resolution: Received photo evidence
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
If a light is a flashing light, its flash rate when first activated, or within five minutes thereafter, must be between 50 and 70 flashes per minute. MI observed flashing light once every 30 seconds.
46 CFR 161.012-9(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 July 2026
Resolution: Received photo evidence
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 June 2026
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 each of the following normally unmanned spaces:A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space: No visual alarm for engine room.
46 CFR 182.530(a)(2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 July 2026
Resolution: Received photo evidence
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Type approval equipment
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
Alcohol-testing devices must be used according to the procedures specified by the manufacturer of the testing device and by this part. Vessel did not have alcohol test strips on board. O/O bought new test strips and brought them before inspection was completed.
46 CFR 4.06-3(a)(2)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 June 2026
Resolution: Deficiency rectified on spot.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, reinspection and at every other vessel inspection the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. The D/O supply line from the tank to the main engines is leaking fuel oil from the remote shut off valve and the elbow leading to the engine room. In addition, the flexible hose is cracked at all bends. 46 CFR 176.25-50(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 March 2025
Resolved 28 March 2025
Resolution: Fuel pipe, elbow, valve and hose in aft space were replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
The master shall conduct drills and give instructions as necessary to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties. MI did not witness drill completed on annual inspection. 46 CFR 185.25-10
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2025
Resolved 28 March 2025
Resolution: Conducted man overboard drill and tabletop fire drill.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall examine and test the following items to the extent necessary to determine that they are in proper operating condition and fit for the service for which they are intended: the means provided for pumping bilges shall be tested by operation. MI did not witness operational test of means of pumping bilges during annual inspection. 46 CFR 176.25-10(a)(7)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2025
Resolved 28 March 2025
Resolution: The means provided for pumping bilges was tested by operation of the crew space bilge pick up.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
The intent of this part is to ensure that the scantlings, material, fastenings, workmanship and arrangement of each vessel are such as to provide for safe operation in accordance with the terms of its certificate of inspection. Primary consideration shall be given to the provision of a seaworthy hull. There is a three-inch crack on stern bulkhead. 46 CFR 177.01-5
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 April 2025
Resolved 28 March 2025
Resolution: Three-inch crack on stern bulkhead was repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
Vessels in Each vessel constructed of a material other than wood certificated to operate on a limited coastwise route in cold water must be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons permitted on board. 01 x 15-person life float was in unserviceable condition. 46 CFR 180.205(b) Prior to carriage of greater 15 person
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 March 2025
Resolved 28 March 2025
Resolution: 15 person life float was replaced with a serviceable 12 person life float. Reduced total number of persons allowed during cold weather months to 27.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with an approved adult type life preserver for each person carried. Vessel only had 50 of 51 required lifejackets onboard; 9 of the 51 were without acceptable retroreflective tape and 2 additional lifejackets were in unserviceable condition. 46 CFR 180.25-5 Prior to carriage of greater 15 person
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 March 2025
Resolved 28 March 2025
Resolution: MI's verified two new lifejackets were purchased and onboard and that retroreflective tape was replaced on 9 others. Total lifejacket count is 51.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be of an approved type, constructed in accordance with subpart 160.050 of this chapter. MIs were unable to verify type approval number due to deterioration of data plate. 46 CFR 180.30-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 April 2025
Resolved 28 March 2025
Resolution: New ring life buoy was purchased and onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, reinspection and at every other vessel inspection the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. Marine gear engine temp connection point in the engine space is damaged. 46 CFR 176.25-50(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2025
Resolved 4 April 2025
Resolution: O/O submitted photo documentation of capped off connection point.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years. MI observed expired FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
47 CFR 80.903
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 January 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Recieved copy of up to date FCC safety Cert.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
The floating water light line must be at least 18' in length. Life float light lines are less than 18'.
46CFR180.175(f)(4)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2022
Resolved 16 June 2022
Resolution: Operator has replaced life float light lines with required length.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
Each generator and motor must be designed for an ambient temperature of 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees F). Vessel's generator is rated at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees F).
46CFR183.320(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2022
Resolved 16 June 2022
Resolution: Operator has replaced breaker with a 50A IAW with MSC for derating the generator.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 August 2021
Resolved
Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. The expriration date on the posted COI was 20FEB24. Therefore, the annual inspection should have been done by 20MAY21. Annual inspection needs to be completed as soon as possible.
46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
Resolution: The vessel had its annual inspection conducted on 26AUG21. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 August 2021
Resolved
Bilge high level alarm indicator light for the lazarette and crew spaces extinguished. Lights need repaired IAW 46 CFR 182.530((a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel crew was able to repair the lights prior to departure.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Passenger Ship Safety (including exemption)
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
47 CFR 80.903: Every vessel subject to part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with 80.59 once every fire years. Vessel did not have a present FCC Safety document onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep was able to produce FCC Safety document to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). Vessel does not have a portable hand pump onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2020
Resolved 16 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel has appropriate rated hand pump onboard.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weatherm or man overboard conditions. Vessel did not have the procedures for fire or man overboard posted for crew access.
46 cfr 184.506: A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Vessel did not have an emergency instruction placard posted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2020
Resolved 16 June 2020
Resolution: Fire and man overboard procedures are onboard and available.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
Flexible hose runs must be visible, easily accessible, protected from mechanical damage, and must not penetrate watertight decks or bulkheads. The fuel lines require chaf guards at several points to protect the integrity of the fuel lines.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2020
Resolved 16 June 2020
Resolution: Chaffing guards were added to the fuel lines for both engines.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Port battery pack connection had a wing nut attached.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 3 June 2020
Resolution: Wing nut was removed and permanent nut was attached.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 17 August 2017
Resolved
Life ring had worn reflective tape, provide proper lifering with proper reflective tape. Prior to sail.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 February 2019
Resolution: Life ring had SOLAS approved Type II reflective tape.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 17 August 2017
Resolved
Wiring in wheelhouse and engine room found frayed and connections not enclosed, provide proper wiring in wheelhouse and engine room. Prior to Sail.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 February 2019
Resolution: Proper wiring was found in wheelhouse and engine room.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 17 August 2017
Resolved
Generator and alternative found without guards around rotating machinery provide guards for both. Prior to Sail.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 July 2019
Resolution: Observed guard for rotating belt on generator.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 17 August 2017
Resolved
Hose on STBD engine found with crack, provide proper exhaust hose. Prior to Sail.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 February 2019
Resolution: Proper exhaust hose was replaced on starboard engine.