Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 3 February 2026.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Multiple vent closures used a velcro method to affix the damper to the vent, and they did properly close ventilation. Demonstrate properly operating ventilation closures to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.465 (h)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Operator corrected by restoring to serviceability the old vent covers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
Fire hazards to be minimized. The general construction of the vessel must be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as it is reasonable and practicable. Dampers used to cover ventilation into the engine compartment made of flammable material. Provide means of securing ventilation which is flame resistant.
46 CFR 177.405 (a)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Operator corrected by restoring to serviceability the old vent covers.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. Provide documentation of EPRIB hydrostatic release servicing or replace to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 180.64
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 August 2025
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: New unit installed. Operator mislabeled the unit as 2024 installation not 2025. Unit is valid until marked date in 2027.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
Flexible nonmetallic hose may be used in lube oil, fuel oil and fluid power systems, subject to the following requirements: Flexible hose runs must be visible, easily accessible, protected from mechanical damage, and must not penetrate watertight decks or bulkheads. Nonmetallic hose penetration in a non-water tight bulkhead is susceptible to vibration damage from chaffing. Provide protection from mechanical damage on fuel hose section that penetrates bulkhead to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.720(3)(ii)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 August 2025
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Observed appropriate chafing gear installed.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
Chemical testing of personnel must be conducted as required by this subpart and in accordance with the procedures detailed in 49 CFR part 40. 01 Crew member had not completed preemployment drug testing. Member shall not serve as crew until fully enrolled in vessel's DAPI program.
46 CFR 16.201(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2025
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: Confirmed operator had been educated in the proper program implementation and that the member would not serve in any capacity onboard until the completion of required enrollment and pre-employment testing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Floating water light non operational. Vessel is restricted to daytime operation until rectified to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 180.70 (d)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Operator demonstrated working light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 3 April 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector.
Vessel could not get underway to perform drills. Conduct man overboard drill to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Drills conducted to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 3 April 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that a fire drill be held under simulated emergency conditions to be specified by the inspector.
Vessel could not get underway to perform drills. Conduct fire drill to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Drills conducted to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 3 April 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected in accordance with (IAW) NFPA 10...
Portable extinguisher inspections not logged as completed IAW NFPA 10. Inspect and log the inspection of all portable fire extinguishers IAW NFPA 10 to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 May 2025
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Records presented with correct documention.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 April 2025
Resolved
Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice.
Bilge alarm float switches not permanently mounted. Mount in accordance with manufacturer recommendation to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 May 2025
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Switch appropriately mounted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 April 2025
Resolved
Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant.
Replace blade type fuse in the lift circuit with an approved cartridge type fuse to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2025
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Appropriate fuse installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 3 April 2025
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacture's instructions. Bulkhead penetration from engine room to space forward of has a penetration and is not vapor tight. Make space vapor tight to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 181.420(a)(4)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Through-bulkhead penetration observed to be sealed appropriately.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 April 2025
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. Compass light extinguished. Restricted to daytime operation until rectified to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 184.02 (c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: Received confirmation of installation of new compass from owner.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing of the fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems to the marine inspector. The pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system lapsed the servicing date per manufacturer's instructions.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 February 2025
Resolution: Fireboy was serviced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry: Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. One of the following may be substituted for any of the hand orange smoke distress signals required under paragraph (a) or (b) of this section: A hand red flare distress signal approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121. Vessel does not have orange smoke distress signals on board. Route is restricted to Lakes, Bays, and Sounds until rectified.
46 CFR 180.68(a)(2)
46 CFR 180.68(c)(2)(ii)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 May 2024
Resolved 5 April 2024
Resolution: Required distress signals provided.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Spare batteries were being stowed in passenger seating area and fuel cans were being stowed in the forward storage space.
46 CFR 176.830(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 April 2024
Resolved 4 April 2024
Resolution: Operator removed unneeded batteries and fuel cans from the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of required fixed-gas fire extinguishing system servicing. The engine room fixed-gas system servicing is expired. Additionally, the cylinder is installed on an angle and cannot be determined to have the ability to discharge required contents. Provide proof of valid servicing and proof from the manufacturer that this fixed-gas cylinder can be installed on an angle without a siphon tube.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 July 2023
Resolution: Proper installation and servicing confirmed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. The life ring is wasted and must be replaced. 46 CFR 176.808(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: A new life ring was installed on the vessel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. The vessel is required to a masthead light forward as per 33 CFR 83.23. 46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: The vessel installed a forward masthead light and operation was confirmed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Each vessel certificated to operate on a Limited Coastwise route within three miles of land in warm water must have on board a FCC Type Accepted EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. The EPIRB registration was expired and the hydrostatic release did not have an expiration year marked. Properly register EPIRB and provide it with a valid Hydrostatic release. Vessel is limited to a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route until corrected. 46 CFR 180.205(e)(3)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel's EPIRB registration and hydrostatic release are current.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retro-reflective material. Two adult life jackets retro-reflective material was wasted. Provide appropriate markings to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. Passenger count reduced to 25 until resolved. 46 CFR 185.604
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: All required lifejackets are satisfactory.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
The employer shall provide an Employee Assistance Program for all crew members. Vessel did not have on board evidence of informational material, community service hot-line telephone numbers, or company policy regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace. Provide the above to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 16.401
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel met EAP requirements.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels. Vessel did not have on board evidence of a drug testing program. Provide evidence of enrollment with a drug testing consortium. 46 CFR 16.230(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided evidence of consortium enrollment.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The vessel's Safety Radio-telephony Certificate is expired. Provide a valid Safety Radio-telephony Certificate.
46 CFR 184.502
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 12 July 2023
Resolution: A valid certificate was provided.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The vessel's radio operator did not have a radio operator permit on board. Provide valid radio operator permit to the satisfaction of the
attending MI. 46 CFR 184.502
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel operator provide a valid radio operator permit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, shall be close against the fuel flow, shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The
shutoff valve at the tank shall be operable from outside the tank compartment. Port fuel shutoff valve doe not completely close. Prove the remote shutoff valve closes completely to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: Witnessed the port fuel emergency shutoff valve closing completley .
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
When the flexible section of a fuel fill pipe is a non-conductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the fill pipe separated thereby shall be joined by a conductor for protection against static spark when filling. Both fuel tank fill pipes are separated by flexible hose without being joined by a conductor. Install proper conductors.
46 CFR 182.20-30(d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: Sighted fuel fill conductors properly installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that it meets the requirements in UL 1113. The aft engine space bilge pump is not UL rated. Install correct UL rated pump. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: Bilge pump replaced with appropriately UL pump.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Overloading
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
Each Vessel must have permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel forward and aft. The vessel does not have loading marks. Affix loading marks to the vessel in the required locations at next dry dock. 46 CFR 185.602
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2025
Resolved 3 March 2025
Resolution: See special note.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
At each inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Diesel fuel, other various chemicals, and miscellaneous items were observed in the toilet area and Cuddy cabin. Remove all hazardous products, fuels, and chemicals. Additionally, remove all items adding weight not accounted for in the vessel's stability test which are not part of the vessels outfit. 46 CFR 176.830(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: All hazardous material have been removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 June 2022
Resolved
All fuel tanks must be electrically bonded to a common ground. Bonding wire for stbd fuel tank is damaged. Replace bonding wire to fuel tank.
46 CFR 182.440(b)(4)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep replaced bonding wire.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 June 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed to protect from electrical hazards. Bonding wires and terminal connections for both port and starboard steering rods have excessive corrosion. Replace or clean up.
46 CFR 183.200
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep cleaned off corrosion on terminals.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 17 June 2022
Resolved
Wire connectors utilized in conjunction with screw type terminal blocks must be of the captive type such as the ring or the flanged spade type. Non-captive connectors on bus bar terminal by steering rods. Replace with approved type.
46 CFR 183.340(k)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2022
Resolution: New approved connectors installed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 17 June 2022
Resolved
Individual power pumps used for separate spaces are to be controlled from a central control point and must have a light or other visual means at the control point to indicate operation. Mid bilge pump light in auto inoperable.
46 CFR182.520(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2022
Resolution: Mid bilge pump light operating ad intended.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 June 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipment with at least two operable portable battery lights. Vessels portable battery lights are inoperable.
46 CFR 183.430
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel's portable light operable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
The following spaces must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system in compliance with 181.410: A space containing propulsion machinery. Fireboy override function inoperable. Provide a certified technician service report & demonstrate all shutdowns, alarms, and overrides to the attending USCG marine inspector.
46 CFR 181.400 (a)(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel successfully tested fireboy to the satisfaction of attending MI
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
All vessels must have operable navigation lights in accordance with the Navigation Rules. Masthead light inoperable and not mounted. No anchor light onboard. Install anchor and masthead light that is in compliance with the Navigation Rules.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel operator installed anchor and mast headlight.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
The OCMI may require the vessel to get underway. Get underway in presence of marine inspector to conduct drills.
46 CFR 176.404(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel sucessfully completed drills.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a machinery space bilge subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space. The visual alarm for the high water level indicator was inoperable. Repair the audible alarm to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2021
Resolved 2 July 2021
Resolution: Operator replaced visual/audible high water level alarm. Operator provided video of satisfactory operation of the visual and audible alarm functions to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
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). VHF radio missing LAT/LONG input for DSC operation. Provide proof of LAT/LONG input into VHF radio to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
47CFR80.905
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2021
Resolved 2 July 2021
Resolution: Operator installed new VHF with GPS input and MMSI number installed. Operator provided photographs of GPS/DSC input and MMSI input to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is permanently mounted. The forward engine room bilge pump was not permanently mounted to the bilge. Permanently mount the bilge pump.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2021
Resolved 2 July 2021
Resolution: Operator permanently mounted the bilge pump to the engine room bilge with 3M 5200 adhesive. Operator provided picture of completed installation to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Life jackets were not separated. Properly separate and mark adult and child size life jacket stowage.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2021
Resolved 2 July 2021
Resolution: Operator separated and labeled stowage locations of required PFDs. Operator provided pictures of stowage to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
Each floating waterlight installed on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. The floating waterlight was permanently attached to the ring buoy. Attach the light to the ring buoy with a corrosion-resistant clip.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2021
Resolved 2 July 2021
Resolution: Operator installed corrosion resistant clip to floating water light for ring life buoy. Operator provided picture of installation to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. The vessel’s ring life buoy is missing Type II retroreflective material. Adhere retroreflective material on the ring buoy IAW 46CFR185.604.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2021
Resolved 2 July 2021
Resolution: Operator installed retroreflective tape to the ring buoy. Operator provided photograph of correct installation to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. The 02 installed engine room bilge pumps are not UL rated. Replace the installed bilge pumps with the UL rated type.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 July 2021
Resolved 2 July 2021
Resolution: Operator installed 02 UL-1113 rated bilge pumps to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector. Vessel operator provided videos of proper installation of the submersible electric bilge pumps to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. The fuel filter servicing the Port Main Engine was leaking. Repair fuel filter to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 June 2021
Resolution: Fuel filter repaired in the presence of the MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines at the tank connection. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. The vessel's port and starboard fuel shutoff valves were not operable. Prove proper operation of fuel shutoff valves to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 June 2021
Resolution: Fuel shutoff valves repaired to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 14 June 2021
Resolved
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 lifesaving equipment and systems, including the following: Inspection of each hydrostatic release unit to determine that it is in compliance with the servicing and usage requirements of 185.740 of this chapter. Battery for EPIRB expired. Renew EPIRB battery IAW manufacturer’s specifications.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 June 2021
Resolution: Battery for EPIRB replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart. Multiple wires unsupported in compartment forward of engine room.
46 CFR 183.340 (b)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Wires supported.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Dead end wires found in multiple compartments to include fwd of engine room, and coming off the battery charger.
46 CFR 183.200 (c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Dead end wires removed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Two engine mounts on the port engine have failed. The forward inboard and aft outboard.
46 CFR 182.100
46 CFR 182.100
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel cleaned up mounts which appear servicable. Vessel to monitor.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
Cable and wire for power and lighting circuits myst: Be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) as UL Boat or UL Marine Cable or other standards listed by 46 CFR 183.340(d). Vessels winch uses SAE automotive cable not meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 183.340(d).
46 CFR 183.340(d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced with marine cable.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight. Vessels winch cable has connection that is not watertight.
46 CFR 183.210 (b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced two wires with one wire, eliminating the non watertight connection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
If the batteries are not adjacent to a distribution panel or switchboard that distributes power to the lighting, motor, and appliance circuits, the battery lead must have a fuse in series as close as practicable to the battery. Vessels winch battery installation has no circuit protection.
46 CFR 183.350 (g)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed 50 amp fuse.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
Each small battery must installed in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects. Vessels battery box covers have cut out for terminal connections. Provide protection for exposed terminals from falling objects.
46 CFR 183.354 (b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided terminal covers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
Overcurrent protection must be provided for each ungrounded conductor. Vessels bilge pumps and high water alarms do not have overcurrent protection installed.
46 CFR 183.380(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed in line fuses.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with type I retro reflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018; Vessel had 03 child life jackets with unusuable retro reflective material. Add new retro reflective tape or replace life jacket.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2019
Resolved 6 May 2019
Resolution: Photo was sent to clear deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Annual maintenance of operating station portable extinguisher was not completed. Replace or complete annual servicing.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 May 2019
Resolution: Brand new fire extinguisher was purchased. Photo was sent to clear deficiency
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: (1) A light to indicate discharge; (2) An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. Audible alarm and visual indicator were not working. Prove proper operation of alarm and light for fireboy.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2019
Resolved 17 May 2019
Resolution: Light and alarm were fixed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Midships bilge pump visual indicator is not working. Prove proper operation of visual indicator.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2019
Resolved 17 May 2019
Resolution: Visual indicator was fixed
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 25 April 2018
Resolved
Provide proof of current FCC Radiotelephony Certificate IAW 46 CFR 80. Onboard certificate expired in May 2017.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 May 2018
Resolved 15 May 2018
Resolution: Owner/operator provided proof of new/current FCC Safetyradiotelephony cert that expires in april 2023.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 25 April 2018
Resolved
Attach lifeline and floating waterlight to ringbuoy IAW 46 CFR 180.70.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 May 2018
Resolved 15 May 2018
Resolution: Lifebouy arranged IAW 46 CFR 180.70.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 25 April 2018
Resolved
Log monthly tests of EPIRB IAW 46 CFR 185.728. Tests were last logged in DEC 2017.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 May 2018
Resolved 15 May 2018
Resolution: Owner/operator created EPIRB log and provided proof of logging.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 25 April 2018
Resolved
Provide proof of annual servicing of E/R fixed fire extinguishing system IAW 46 CFR 181.420. Last service was April 2017.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 May 2018
Resolved 15 May 2018
Resolution: Fixed fire extinguisher servicing report provided of annual servicing.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switch
Issued 25 April 2018
Resolved
Remount winch battery switch to eliminate potential shock hazard. Backside of switch was exposed.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 May 2018
Resolved 15 May 2018
Resolution: Winch battery switch remounted to cabin overhead, eliminating exposed wiring.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Provide FCC Radio Operator Permit 46CFR184.502 - 47CFR 80
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 4 May 2017
Resolution: FCC Operator Permit provided
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Post Emergency Instruction List. 46CFR185.510
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 5 June 2017
Resolution: Emergency Instruction List Posted
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Provide EPIRB monthly testing log. 46CFR 185.728(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 5 June 2017
Resolution: Log provided
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Provide visual indicators for all bilge pumps at the operating station 46CFR 182.530(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 5 June 2017
Resolution: Observed sat test of inidicators at the operating station.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Anchor wasted. Replace anchor 46CFR 184.300
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 5 June 2017
Resolution: Anchor replaced
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Bow rail is loose and stanchion is broken. Provide repair plan proposal to USCG. 46CFR 176.830
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 5 June 2017
Resolution: Bow rail repaired
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Block
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
STBD engine transmission case is corroded and wasted. Replace corroded part(s). 46CFR 176.83
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 5 June 2017
Resolution: Case wire brushed for rust removal and zinc coated.