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SUPER EMERALD
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Other hulls named SUPER EMERALD
SUPER EMERALD is a 1992 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 62 inspections since 1992, most recently in July 2025, along with 193 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 1 operational control.
Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 2 July 2025.
- Built
- 1992
- Last inspected
- 2 July 2025
- Documentation
- Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 193 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
985467
WDI3741
369781
Flag
UNITED STATES
366863000, 367691420 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-369781
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded10
…past their stated due date2
Years with a record
29 calendar years (1992–2025)
The 62 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.
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)64.4 ft × 17.5 ft × 9.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 74 / net 59
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNICHOLS BROS BOAT BLDRS · FREELAND, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1992
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAIPAN, MP
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it74 - Simplified, Gross Ton
59 - Simplified, Net Ton
59 - Simplified, 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
WDI3741MMSI 367691420 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 September 2015, cancelled 7 March 2026
WDB9014MMSI 366863000 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 July 2004, cancelled 4 October 2014
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 62
2 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8172755
1 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8170932
17 March 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7880608
31 July 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7753338
17 July 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7744327
4 October 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7571690
7 December 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7363678
17 July 2021
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7261737
3 September 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7048856
3 October 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6827880
4 April 2019
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6655497
11 March 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6639840
30 May 2018
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6429681
16 August 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6243095
14 June 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6176124
11 June 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5903640
13 July 2015
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5187953
8 August 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4950723
13 March 2014
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4810817
11 March 2010
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3693697
1 May 2009
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3466782
9 April 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3454307
11 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3434618
2 March 2009
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3430634
23 September 2008
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3326569
16 April 2007
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2908430
27 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC GALVESTON ISLAND (WPB 1349) · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2458632
27 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC GALVESTON ISLAND (WPB 1349) · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2458635
10 March 2004
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2020992
24 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1918205
23 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1911539
28 February 2003
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1750636
20 February 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1746780
5 February 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1740020
18 June 2001
Administrative
Administrative · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1066742
20 July 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1054413
6 June 2000
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1381912
21 September 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1030868
19 July 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1106789
11 June 1999
COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1360934
10 June 1999
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 808522
1 May 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 796778
11 March 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1360774
15 July 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 797543
2 July 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1131824
21 July 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1364272
14 July 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1364251
25 March 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1364143
19 June 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1079857
4 March 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1086906
23 January 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1155162
2 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 27218
17 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 141446
6 May 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1170002
4 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 700878
22 March 1994
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1169399
7 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1162234
12 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1146408
19 January 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 963082
22 December 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 826912
26 March 1992
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1259954
21 January 1992
Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1262178
Deficiency record · 193
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 1 July 2025
No resolution recorded
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in § 176.500(b)(1) and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed.
The vessel did not complete an annual inspection within the periods specified in § 176.500(b)(1).
46 CFR § 176.502
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 April 2024
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.
The current DAPI enrollment indicates that the relief master is not enrolled in the DAPI program. The vessel is not permitted to transit on voyages that require a relief crew until all employees are enrolled in the DAPI.
46 CFR 16.201
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel with more than one passenger deck and a vessel with overnight accommodations must have the public address system operable from the operating station.
The public address system was not audible when tested. Static was heard while the master was addressing crew through the PA speaker.
46 CFR 184.610
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on board the vessel must be marked in accordance with § 185.604 of this chapter. 46 CFR § 180.71
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retro reflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The arrangement of the retro reflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16) (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600). The crew stenciled the name of the vessel over the retro reflective material on every life jacket onboard.
46 CFR 185.604
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
All ducts shall be of rigid permanent construction of fire proof material and reasonably gas tight from end to end. The ventilation ducts located next to the bridge have holes in the metal next to the vents which prevents them from being made gas tight.
46 CFR 182.20-45(d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Auxiliary machinery shall be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended. The aft generator belt was found unattached and torn.
46 CFR 182.10-1
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
The fire pump shall be self priming and of such size as to discharge an effective stream from a hose connected to the highest outlet. The fire main piping on the discharge side of the pump was found leaking water in the engine room and contained several unauthorized temporary repairs.
46 CFR 181.10-1
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The fire extinguisher located on the main deck forward is not marked. Standardize the markings for fire extinguishers onboard. One 2-A fire extinguisher shall be installed to protect the 2nd deck.
46 CFR 181.520
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits shall be marked on both sides using at least 1-inch letters:"Emergency Exit. Keep Clear." The markings for the emergency exit located forward on the main deck are not visible from a standing position in the accom area.
46 CFR 185.30-15
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew.
Provide proof that the medical kit complies with ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph 4.12.
46 CFR 184.710
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
The master shall conduct drills and give instructions as necessary to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties. The last logged drill was in August 2023 and the vessel recently operated on a limited coastwise route in February 2024. The crew were not familiar with the procedures for a man overboard recovery drill during a drill that was witnessed by the marine inspector.
46 CFR 185.25-10
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
46 CFR § 160.027-2; Each life float must meet the requirements in subpart 160.010 of this chapter. 46 CFR § 160.010-4; Each buoyant apparatus must have Type II retroreflective material meeting subpart 164.018 of this chapter on each side and end. The material must be in strips at least 50 mm (2 in.) wide extending from top to bottom over the side or end and continuing over the top and bottom surfaces of the apparatus. For peripheral body apparatus, each strip must extend completely over the top and bottom surface of the body. For box type apparatus, the strip must extend at least 300 mm (12 in.) inboard from the edge over the top and bottom surface. Each strip must be positioned near the center of the side or end, but so that it is not obscured by any strap. The retro reflective material was found wasted on both life floats.
46 CFR 180.200(a)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The arrangement of the retroreflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16). The stenciled name of the vessel is blocking the retro reflective material on the ring buoy.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance with § 161.012 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.112. Each life jacket light must be securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. The vessel has two stowage areas for lifejackets. The lifejackets stowed on the starboard side do not have an approved light. The operator stated that these lifejackets are for limited coastwise voyages to Tinian. The lifejackets without lights are to be removed from the vessel or lights are to be added prior to any overnight voyage or coastwise voyage.
46 CFR 180.75
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sleeping room
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
All vessels with crew members living on board shall be provided with crew accommodations of sufficient size, adequate construction, and with sutiable equipment to provided for the crew. The crew bunk located on the bridge measures approximately 20" wide. A minimum width established by Lounge Arrangements requires at least 24" width.
46 CFR 177.25-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine cooling water discharge temp and lube oil pressure shall be provided for all propulsion engines and located so as to be in view of the operator. The port main engine temp sensor was not operational while the engine was energized.
46 CFR 182.20-5
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable Navigation Rules. The anchor light was not operational when tested.
46 CFR 183.420
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
An electrical installation that has any current carrying conductor intentionally connected directly or indirectly to the metal hull shall be subject to certain additional requirements as determined by the OCMI as per subchapter J. The ground fault detection cannot be verified to be operational by the push test button. Prove that the ground fault detection is operational.
46 CFR 183.10-30
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Main distribution panels shall be of the dead front type where voltage exceeds 150 volts AC. The distribution panel on the port side of the bridge is missing a dead front cover for one breaker slot.
46 CFR 183.10-15
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Batteries used for engine starting are to be located as close as possible to the engine. The starting battery cable is too long for both of the generators. The battery cable is wrapped around itself 6 times instead of being shortened for the distance between the battery and starter.
46 CFR 183.350
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be gas tight throughout its length. Identified one missing bolt on the exhaust coupling for the forward generator. Identified an unauthorized temporary repair on the exhaust piping located in the lazarette space that is allowing exhaust gas into the space.
46 CFR 182.20-20
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 1 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection.
The SUPER EMERALD COI expired on April 1, 2024. The vessel is not permitted to operate with passengers until the COI is renewed.
46 CFR 176.100(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.25-10(a).
The fixed bilge pump and manifold piping system located in the engine room was unable to provide suction from the lazarette space when tested by the crew.
46 CFR 182.25-10
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraphs (d) and (e) below, each vessel must be equipped with a public address system. On a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, a battery powered bullhorn may serve as the public address system if audible throughout the accommodation spaces of the vessel during normal operating conditions. The bullhorn's batteries are to be continually maintained at a fully charged level by use of a battery charger or other means acceptable to the cognizant OCMI. On a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, a public address system is not required if a public announcement made from operating station without amplification can be heard throughout the accommodation spaces of the vessel during normal operating conditions, to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.
The vessel is less than 65 feet and a bullhorn or public announcement cannot be heard on the main deck from the pilot house. Provide a test of the public address system.
46 CFR 184.610
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (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 medium frequency radio was not operational during the inspection. The vessel is restricted to voyages no further than 20 miles from shore.
46 CFR 184-25-1
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 31 July 2023
No resolution recorded
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(d) must submit plans to the cognizant OCMI, in accordance with 46 CFR 176.700, for the installation and use of monitoring device to ensure the wakefulness of the watchmen required in paragraph (a) of this section. Vessels with a keel laid date after March 28, 2022, must include plans for the monitoring device(s) within the plan submissions required in 46 CFR 177.202. The Coast Guard will work with the vessel operators to determine a reasonable implementation schedule once the plans are accepted. The monitoring device(s) must:
(1) Ensure the wakefulness of the crew in the event that the watchman required in paragraph (a) of this section is unresponsive;
(2) Remain operable during the nighttime watch; and
(3) Be arranged to ensure proper coverage of the passenger accommodation spaces, common areas, and spaces with potential fire hazards.
Submit plans to MSC for the installation of a watchman monitoring device. Contact USCG for verification of plans once approved.
46 CFR 175.110(d)
46 CFR 185.410(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
The master of a vessel described by 46 CFR 175.110(d) must conduct passenger emergency egress drills from the passengers' assigned overnight accommodation spaces prior to beginning an excursion with new passengers.
(1) If the passengers are not assigned an overnight accommodation space, the master of a vessel described by 46 CFR 175.110(d) must conduct passenger emergency egress drills from an accommodation space prior to beginning an excursion with new passengers.
(2) For the purposes of this section, excursion includes anytime the vessel gets underway, or anytime passengers remain overnight on the vessel.
Conduct a passenger emergency egress drill prior to carrying passengers assigned an overnight accommodation space on an excursion.
46 CFR 175.110(d)
46 CFR 185.507
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve.
The Jim Buoy life floats were found with gouges in the outer layer exposing the foam. Repair the life floats with an authorized [name withheld] repair kit.
46 CFR 180.175(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew.
The first aid kit found onboard is not equivalent to a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10). Each first-aid kit must meet the requirements in ISO 18813:2006(E).
46 CFR 184.710
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
New installations of electrical equipment and material, and the repair or replacement of wire and cable, on an existing vessel, which are completed to the satisfaction of the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) on or after March 11, 1996, must comply with this part. Replacement of existing equipment, not including wire or cable, installed on the vessel prior to March 11, 1996 need not comply with the regulations in this part. Cable and wire for power and lighting circuits must:
(1) Meet Section 310-13 of NFPA 70 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600) except that asbestos insulated cable and dry location cables may not be used;
(2) Be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), as UL Boat or UL Marine cable; or
(3) Meet § 111.60-1 in subchapter J of this chapter for cable, and § 111.60-11 in subchapter J of this chapter for wire.
The newly installed positive conductor from the battery switch to the generator starter is welding cable on not permitted in the electrical system. The connection to the starter was found with a sharp bend creating resistance and heat. Replace with an approved conductor and install without a sharp bend.
46 CFR 183.115
46 CFR 183.340(d)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (food)
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
Suitable storm rails or hand grabs shall be installed where necessary in all passageways, at deckhouse sides, and at ladders and hatches where passengers or crew might have normal access.
The railing on the stairwell leading to the second passenger deck was found fractured.
46 CFR 177.35-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 31 July 2023
Resolved
(g) Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure and have either:
(1) A pressure type connector on each conductor;
(2) A solder lug on each conductor;
(3) A splice made with a pressure type connector to a flexible lead or conductor; or
(4) A splice that is soldered, brazed, or welded to a flexible lead or conductor.
The new installation of wiring for the sewage pump was found with improper connections using electrical tape only.
46 CFR 183.340(g)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
Mattress is to be covered with material that has been treated to give it fire retarded property. Must not contain polyurethane foam. Proved proof of mattres meeting requirments in 16CFR1632.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
VSL with more than one passenger deck with overnight accommodation must have a public address system. Show proper operation of the installed PA system.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
Repair closing devices on AFT watertight door to passenger deck.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
Bilge must be cleared of trash, debris and accumulation of oil. Removed rugs, plastic bags and debris form engine room bilge.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
Clean and prime (seal) identified interior bottom plate that are susceptible to corrosion.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2022
Resolved
Remove all identified dead end wires AFT of the Wheel House.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Master shall conduct drills and given instructions to ensure crew members are familiar with their duties. Proved proof of drills conducted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Life preserver storage shall be marked at least 1" letter " LIFE PRESERVER ADULT and CHILD" with total numbers. [name withheld] preserver storage.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
VSL with ocean or coastwise routes must have approved light on life preservers. Install missing lights on CHILD life preservers.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Repair inoperable public address system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Ring life buoy shall be in good and serviceable conditions. Replace damaged grab line attached to ring life buoy.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Overnight accommodation for passenger must be fitted with independent modular smoke detection an d alarm unit in compliance with 181.450. Install missing smoke detectors.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
VSL shall be equipped with suitable number of portable battery lights. Provide operational portable battery lights.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
VSL must have adequate emergency lighting fitted in passenger accommodations. Repair and demonstrate proper operations of the emergency lights.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Escape hatches and emergency exist shall be marked both side at least 1" letter "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR". Mark emergency exit for accommodation space.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Repair wasted and holed starboard engine room ventilation ducts.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Remove temporary installed portable ceiling lights in engine room and repair existing light fixtures.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Repair oil leaks on starboard propulsion engine turbo charger.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Replace missing electrical sensors and reconnect electrical wires - starboard reduction gear.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Make proper electrical wire connection to all identified dead end electrical wires / disconnected electrical wires.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Install missing protective cover on auxiliary drive belts for both Generators.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Repair damaged side of electrical panel on #1 generator.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Repair salt water leak above alternator on #1 generator.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Replace inoperable fuel shutdown solenoid on #2 generator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Remove gasoline containers, paints and portable generator from accommodation area.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 7 December 2021
Resolved
Clean and prime all interior bottom hull plate that were identified as areas with exfoliation corrosion.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Connect lose recirculation breather hose from turbo charger to crankcase.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Repair and show proper operations of emergency fuel shut off remote control valves.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Replace the modified screw on salt water pump cover with in kind screw.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Vessel required to have 6 red and 6 orange flares or substitutes with 12 red flares.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Install missing life jacket lights on 3 child PFDs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Install missing tags on portable CO2 fire fighting extinguishers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Mooring lines were found stored in front of the emergency egress exit door.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Fire and abandon ship drills were not documented regularly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Smoke detectors in the accomodation space and female head did not have batteries installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Recommended passenger safety orientation be printed and include discussions of fire and emergency egress.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Power strips were used with household small appliances without grounding pole & conductor.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
Life float must be in serviceable conditions. Repair damaged JIMBUOY life float or replace with Coast Guard approved life saving equipment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
Found dead ends wires under control station in wheel house. Remove dead end wires.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
Show proper operations of the SSB radio.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
Repair inoperable lights in passenger cabin.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
Relocate stern light away from light range obstruction.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 30 May 2018
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be install and maintain to prevent electreical hazard to crew as require by 46CFR183.200. Remove non marine grade type battery charger.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (emergency) › Wiring
Issued 30 May 2018
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be install and maintain to prevent electrical hazard to crew as require by 46CFR183.200. Remove jerry rigged electrical wire on alternator (B) generator to create load.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 30 May 2018
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from piping as required by 46CFR182.430. Repair exhaust leak on port / STBD propulsion engine exhaust pipes.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 30 May 2018
Resolved
Small battery must be protected from falling as required by 46CFR183.354. Relocate generator battery from the engine foundation to prevent falling.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 16 August 2017
Resolved
Back up generator, "A", taken off line due to mechanical failure. Repair to as original or replace in kind.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 11 June 2016
Resolved
All type I lifejackets must be properly marked with VSL name as required by 46CFR185.604. 23 new type I lifejackets not marked. Properly marke all new lifejackets with vsl name.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 11 June 2016
Resolved
Ring Life Buoy must be marked with vsl name as required by 46 CFR 185.604. Faded vsl name on life buoy. Re- stencil vsl name on ring life buoy.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 11 June 2016
Resolved
Fuel filter must be must be installed with steel bowl as required by 46 CFR 182.455. Port racor fuel filter is missing steel bowl. Install CG/manufacture approved steel bowl on fuel filter.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 11 June 2016
Resolved
Fuel shutoff for engines must be in operating condition at all time as required by 46 CFR 182.200. Found remote operating fuel shutoff valve on Alpha generator not in operating condition. Show proper operation of shutoff valve to attending MI.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Gauge
Issued 11 June 2016
Resolved
Fuel tank must have means to determining amount of fuel in tank as required by 46 CFR 182.445. Found modified fuel tank sounding tube. Remove or install proper marine type marine fuel gauge.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 11 June 2016
Resolved
Part of exhaust pipes between exhaust manifold and cooling water injection must be insulated as required by 46 CFR 182.425. Found Bravo generator missing exhaust pipe lagging. Install missing lagging.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Emergency Preparedness
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Voyage plan shall be available for Coast Guard inspection. 46 CFR 185.503
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Show proof of alcohol and drug program enrollment for all crew. 46 CFR 16
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of the smoke detectors. 46 CFR 181.450
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Steps
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Repair damaged rung on stern embarkation ladder. 46 CFR 176.830
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Compass Deviation Table
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Provide compass deviation table. 46 CFR 184.402
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Post life jacket instructions in regularly accessible space and visible to crew and passengers. 46 CFR185.516
Communications › Public Address System › Loudspeaker
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Repair inoperable PA in main cabin. 46 CFR 184.610
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operations of general alarms. 46 CFR 183.550
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Repair all inoperable deck and main cabin light fixtures. 46 CFR 183.410
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-4 MHz)
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operations of MH / HF / S-Band radio. 46 CFR 184.502
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Install proper life jacket lights for all life jackets. 46 CFR 180.75
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
repair inoperable locking mechanism for aft gunwale side doors. 46 CFR 176.830
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Install missing locking mechanism for aft main cabin door. 46 CFR 176.830
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Remove non Coast Guard approved ventilation fan aft main cabin shell. 46 CFR 183.210
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operations of bilge piping system and install missing high level alarms and indicators for #1 & #2 compartments. 46 CFR 182.530 & 182.510
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Sensor
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Repair inoperable jacket water temperature gauge for STBD engine. 46 CFR 182.410
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Emergency shutdown
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Repair seized remote fuel shutoff cables. 46 CFR 182.455
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Demonstrate crew knowledge on emergency drills. 46 CFR 185.420
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Provide records of monthly EPIRB testing & maintenance, quarterly emergnecy drills and life saving equipments maintenance. 46 CFR 185.702, 750 & 722
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Install life float and float free link. 46 CFR 185.720
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Pump, High Pressure (fuel injection)
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Repair fuel line for Alpha generator and demonstrate proper operations. 46 CFR 182.455
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Repair exhaust pipe leak on bravo generator. 46 CFR 182.425
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Install missing gasket on forward engine room hatch. 46 CFR 179.360
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Remove unused 12 volt battery from engine room. 46 CFR 176.830
Personnel › Training › First Aid/CPR
Issued 13 July 2015
Resolved
Provide proof of completed first aid / CPR training. 46 CFR 185.420
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 13 March 2014
Resolved
Vessels EPIRB battery out of date. New EPIRB on order. Vessel limited to not more than 3nm from land, until new EPIRB is onbaorad and inspected by a CG inspector.
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-27.5 MHz)
Issued 13 March 2014
Resolved
Vessels SSB is inoperable, vessel may not operate beyond 20nm until the SSB is repaired and inspected by a CG inspector.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 13 March 2014
Resolved
Provide up-to-date CG light list.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 13 March 2014
Resolved
Provide up-to-date US Coast Pilot.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth
Issued 13 March 2014
Resolved
Correct center two berths for overnight accomadations.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 13 March 2014
Resolved
Properly label bilge high level alarms.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment
Issued 13 March 2014
Resolved
The master did not have a per-employment drug test. Vessel master must be enrolled in the companys Drug and Alcohol program and have a negative pre- employment drug test, prior to operating as the vessels master.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 11 March 2010
Resolved
Found expose rotating auxiliary drive belt on starboard engine. Install safe guard around aux drive belt.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 11 March 2010
Resolved
Found vsl call sign on COI different from FCC Station license.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 11 March 2010
Resolved
Found (3) child-size life jackets with deteriorated condition. Reduce max number of children carry to (3), until additional child-size type I life jackets are provide on board.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 11 March 2010
Resolved
Found rusted and holed exhaust pipes on both propulsion engines. Repair damaged exhaust pipes.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 11 March 2010
Resolved
Found a holed non-metallic hose on starboard main engine cooling system. Replace damaged non-metallic hose.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 1 May 2009
Resolved
Your letter dated 18May09 requesting extension for hull repairs is granted for no later than one year. You must dry dock no later than 19May2010 to crop and renew all areas of the hull and fuel tank top with 25% or greater wastage.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 1 May 2009
Resolved
Hull interior (including fuel tank top) shall be cleaned, coated, and monitored for corrosion. Areas of concern (25% or greater wastage) shall be painted in distinguishing color and kept dry at all times. Hull monitoring shall be logged weekly or more frequently until next dry dock.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of Gas
Issued 12 March 2009
Resolved
Provide custom fixed gas fire extinguishing system in the engine room with adequate capacity for the space IAW 46CFR181.400 and 181.410.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 12 March 2009
Resolved
Provide adequate number of smoke detectors in the accomodation space IAW 46CFR181.400(e) and 46CFR181.450.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 12 March 2009
Resolved
Submit a written plan for fixed gas fire extinguishing system prior to installation.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Prove proper operation of pre-engineered fire extinguishing system (Fireboy). 46CFR181.420(a) and (b).
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Provide proof of current servicing for pre-engineered fire extinguishing system. NFPA 17.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Renew flame screens with 30x30 mesh in both fuel vents. 46CFR182.450(e).
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Install steel bowl at fuel filter. 46CFR182.455(b)(6)
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to soft patch on fire/bilge piping.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Prove proper operation of aft emergency fuel shut off valve. 46CFR182.455(b)(4)
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Accommodation Space Protection
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to insulation above port and stbd engines. 46CFR177.405(b)
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Auto Transformer Circuitry
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to all soft patches found on both generators (4 total). 46CFR182.710
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to soft patch on stbd engine water cooling system piping. 46CFR182.710
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Accommodation Space Protection
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Install insulation above generators (stbd side). 46CFR177.405(b)
Communications › Public Address System › Loudspeaker
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Prove proper operation of public address system. 46CFR184.610
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Renew upper deck passenger limit signage to reflect no more than 22 passengers (new stability letter). 46CFR185.602(g)
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Renew ring buoy life line. 46 CFR 180.70
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Float Free
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Make float free arrangement for life floats. 46CFR180.130
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Float-free Link
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Prove proper breaking strength of weak link on life floats. 46CFR180.137
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 9 March 2009
Resolved
Renew retroreflective tape on life jackets where worn. 46CFR185.604(h)
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
Provide serviceable lights for all lifejackets. 46CFR180.75.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
Remove the pre-engineered system that is currently installed in the engine room.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Found navigation chart not corrected. Prove chart is corrected with local notice to mariners.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Found navigation lights not mounted against a black matte background. Paint background black matte.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Prove proper illumination of magnetic compass.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Replace all worn retroreflective material on lifejackets.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Replace worn retroreflective material on aft life buoy.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Remove and replace all expired items from the first aid kit.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Waste Heat Recovery
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Replace engine coolant overflow reservoirs with permanent fixtures and properly mount.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Found a dead end wire on the control station. Remove wire or label both ends and end in a junction box.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Replace missing cover to lighting fixture in the #3 compartment.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Prove proper operation of all lighting fixtures including emergency lighting.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Prove proper operation of flashlights.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Replace mounting for float switch/sensor on the sewage tank.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 16 April 2007
Resolved
Remove and replace all plastic wire ties, throughout the engine room, with metal supports no more than 24 inches apart.
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 23 September 2003
Resolved
12" exhaust piping is holed and wasted. Guagings up to 72% of the origianal material. Witnessed numerous soft patches and past repairs, 3 sections of pipe IWO overboard discharge are not welded and hose clamped w/ rubber materail. Vessel shall not carry passengers until repairs are completed.
LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Exhaust Piping
Engineering
Issued 6 June 2000
Resolved
Repair exhaust pipe leak directly aft of the muffler for the forward generator prime mover.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 June 2000
Resolved
Stencil aft draft marks on the port and stbd side of the vessel's hull at the next drydock.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 June 2000
Resolved
Label all high level bilge alarms on the bridge.
Engineering
Issued 6 June 2000
Resolved
Install exhaust blankets from the turbo charger to the first point of cooling water injection on the port and stbd main propulsion engines.
Electrical
Issued 6 June 2000
Resolved
Install an additional emergency light fixture in the main deck passenger accommodation space.
Engineering
Issued 19 July 1999
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to the main engine exhaust pipe to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector.
Engineering
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Replace the metallic "T" fitting for the generator salt water cooling system.
Engineering
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Prove the operation of the emergency fuel shut-off switch for the aft fuel tank.
Engineering
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to the starboard main engine muffler.
Engineering
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Double clamp all salt water cooling flexible hoses for the main engines andgenerators.
Lifesaving
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Install 60 feet of polypropylene line on the aft, main deck ring buoy. Theline shall serve as the lifeline and shall be attached to the ring buoy.
Electrical
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Install metallic electrical cable hangers in lieu of wire ties in the engine room.
Documentation
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Obtain and post a copy of the vessel's stability letter.
Unknown
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Post the local Substance Abuse Hotline number in a communal area on the vessel.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Provide a portable bilge pump with sufficient lengths of hose capable of discharging directly overboard from any compartment on the vessel.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 11 June 1999
Resolved
Install a locking device on the MSD overboard valve and post the following sign "Valve shall not be opened when the vessel is within 3 miles from shore."
Engineering
Issued 11 March 1999
Resolved
STBD M/E exhaust piping is pitted and must be replaced.
Engineering
Issued 11 March 1999
Resolved
No. 2 generator exhaust piping is pitted and must be replaced.
Electrical
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Repair/replace wiring on fire pump and MSD pump: Remove dead ended wiring and wire nuts.
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Log man overboard and firefighting drills as per 46 CFR 185.520/.524.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Log EPIRB test as per 46 CFR 185.728.
Engineering
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Repair exhaust piping for generator and MDE's.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Mark upper deck passenger limit as per stability letter (Max 30 passengers). Post in conspicuos area by ladder._x001C_
Lifesaving
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Replace retroreflective tape on all adult PFD's as per 46 CFR 185.604.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Provide passenger safety orientation to passengers prior to getting underway as per 46 CFR 185.506.
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Replace existing fire main piping where pitting & temp repairs have occured.
Navigation
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Repair or remove intercom system in steering space and engine room.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Rig anchor and anchor chain for immediate deployment._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Electrical
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
Provide globe guard for light in steering space; repair light switch in steering space.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 July 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF RANDOM AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND A EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN COMPLIANCE WITH 46 CFR PART 16.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 July 1997
Resolved
OBTAIN AND POST EMERGENCY BROADCAST INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION O/B AS PER46CFR 184.506.
Engineering
Issued 4 March 1996
Resolved
Replace cutlass bearings at next credit drydock.
Navigation
Issued 21 January 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE CHARTS AND NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS AS BE 46 CFR 185.20-35. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS AND NLT 15MAR92.
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.