Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 April 2026.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. Port side fuel shutoff valve was found installed with locking valve handle, prohibiting the pull wire from actuating to valve to close position.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(4) - 17 c. Deficiency Cleared during inspection.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 April 2026
Resolved 1 April 2026
Resolution: Valve stopper was removed and remote means tested in presence of attending Marine Inspector during COI inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. The piping must be properly supported by noncombustible hangers or blocks. Identified smoking coming from exhaust connection, forward of the wet exhaust piping on port engine.
46 CFR 182.430(b) - 16 c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 April 2026
Resolved 18 May 2026
Resolution: O/O fitted new manifold spool peice, before the wet exhaust fitting, with new lip for clamp. Engine ran for approx 5min, no exhaust gas or smoking witnessed. Repair considered satisfactory.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. No current paper charts available onboard to supplement operator’s electronic chart. Provide up-to-date back-up paper chart for operating area.
46 CFR 184.420(a)(1) - 16 c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 April 2026
Resolved 18 May 2026
Resolution: New charts provided onboard. O/O instructed to keep charts up to date with BNTM.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
On a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying more than 49 passengers, and on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 189 liters (50 gallons) per minute at a pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi) at the pump outlet. The pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge. Fire pump outlet gauge found broken and inoperable. Replace and prove proper operation.
46 CFR 181.300(b) - 50 c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 May 2026
Resolved 18 May 2026
Resolution: New pressure gauge fitted to dishcarge side of fire pump. All sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information: (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics. No evidence of drills onboard within the last 3 months. Vessel logged and credited drills this date.
46 CFR 185.520(f) - 10 c.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 April 2026
Resolution: Vessel logged and credited drills this date.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that: (a) Each EPIRB, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. No test records available onboard. Vessel logged and credited testing this date.
46 CFR 185.728(a) - 10 c.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 April 2026
Resolution: Vessel logged and credited testing this date.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 03 life jackets taken out of service during inspection due to deterioration.
46 CFR 180.71(a) - 10 c.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 April 2026
Resolution: Life jackets were replaced in kind during COI inspection and marked accordingly. No reduction in pax count.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Ring life buoys found with worn marking of vessel name.
46 CFR 185.604(b) - 10 c.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 April 2026
Resolution: Life buoys were marked with marker during the COI inspection.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 28 May 2025
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. Current EPIRB on board not registered with NOAA for notification after activation. Vessel restricted to operations within 3NM.
46 CFR 180.64 / 705 c.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2025
Resolution: EPIRB registered with NOAA; expiry 28May27
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 May 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Audible and visual bilge alarms for stbd hull fwd and aft, sound simultaneously, preventing Master at wheelhouse from identifying the specific flooding location. Audible chime not of sufficient volume.
46 CFR 182.530 / 16 c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2025
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: O/O replaced chime, alarms tested satisfactory in presence of MI. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 28 May 2025
Resolved
For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Port hull engine room pre-engineered system not serviced since May 2023.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(2) / 10 c.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 May 2025
Resolved 28 May 2025
Resolution: Corrected on the spot. O/O replaced system in-kind spare with 8lbs., 150 cubic foot system, serviced Apr2025. Tested system, all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 20 February 2025
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. 03 portable fire extinguishers were found unserviceable onboard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 February 2025
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Demonstrate to CG two operating portable lights.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
Audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each bilge well. Repair inoperable alarm for STBD mid-void/space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
VSl must mark load line IAW stability letter.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Re-stencil fade VSL name on ring life buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
Fire and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information:
(1) Date of the drill and training; and
(2) General description of the drill scenario and training. Provide proof of drills and training conducted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Maximum number of passengers allowed on an FWD deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. Re-stencil numbers that have been paint over.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 March 2023
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. Mark lifejackets storage location.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Provide proper container for flares.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
COI and Stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. If posting is impracticable, such as in an open boat, the certificates must be kept on board in a weathertight container readily available for use by the crew and display to passengers and others on request.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Instruction and warning placard foe sewage overboard discharge valve is closed and secured must be post. Post missing warning & instructions.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Each EPIRB must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. Provide proof of monthly testing recorded in logbook.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Gauges to indicate jacket water discharge temperature must be provided for all propulsion engines installed in the vessel. The gauges must be readily visible at the operating station. Repair inoperable engine temperature gauge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Post missing donning instructions.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Fire fighting/man Overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information:
(1) Date of the drill and training; and
(2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics. Show proof of completed drills.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Re-stencil mark for shut off valve.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
A vessel of more than 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, but not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet), must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Provide life buoy with crab line that is in serviceable condition.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
The condition of the insulation for wire and cable must not be unimpaired. Make a proper water proof wire connections/splice for all electric submerge pumps and level alarm detector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Provide two portable battery lights.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
A) Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J–1942.
B) Flexible nonmetallic hose may be used in non-vital water and pneumatic systems, subject to the limitations of paragraph (d)(1) through (d)(4) of this section. Unreinforced hoses are limited to a maximum service pressure of 349 kPa (50 psig), reinforced hoses are limited to a maximum service pressure of 1,034 kPa (150 psig). Provide proof that the hose on bilge piping meets SAE J–1942.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Cooking equipment must be suitable for marine use. Equipment designed and installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 302, “Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft,” complies with this requirement. Remove installed MAGMA Gas Grill from vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
New electrical installation must be approve by CG. Submit elementary one-line diagram of the solar power system to the cognizant OCMI for approval. Remove panel and storage battery with multiple wires/alligator clips below operating station from vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Post emergency instruction.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date for voyage intended:
(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible;
(2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication;
(3) Coast Guard Light List;
(4) Tide tables; and
(5) Current tables, or a river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5 °C (150 °F), must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Install insulation on fire pump exhaust pipe.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 19 August 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
On a vessel at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. The port engine room high level audible alarm is inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 March 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a) The vessel’s fixed bilge pumps dewatering system is inoperable. Vessel is restricted to carrying no more than 49 passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 May 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
Valves for removing water or impurities from diesel fuel in water traps or strainers are permitted. These valves must be provided with caps or plugs to prevent fuel spillage. The starboard diesel engine’s racor fuel filter drain valves is missing a plug.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 March 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment, except inflatable survival craft equipment, must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. The waterlight battery is expired. Vessel is restricted to daylight operations.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 March 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo ports and other similar openings
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
Each watertight bulkhead must be of sufficient strength to be capable of remaining watertight to the top of the bulkhead. Fill all holes in the port and starboard hull sections that divide the forward, mid and aft portions of the hull.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 April 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length and no more than 6 feet, securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. The waterlight lanyard was less than 3 feet long.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 March 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 200 pounds applied an any point in any direction. The upper deck forward railing has a cracked weld.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 May 2022
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
Provide proof of current enrollment for chemical drug testing for crew.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 March 2022
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
Provide proof of Marine Radio Operator permit for vessel master.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 April 2022
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
Provide current copies of light list and coast pilot as required.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 April 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
Stbd main engine cooling water temperature gauge inop
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 May 2021
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Replaced new temperature sensor on stbd main engine.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Distress flares were expired.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 May 2021
Resolved 6 May 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Ring bouy missing marking of vessel name.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 May 2021
Resolved 5 May 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Stbd forward and port mid compartment high water alarm inop
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 May 2021
Resolved 5 May 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Port PTO bilge pump inop
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 May 2021
Resolved 5 May 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 181.420: Prove proper operation of pre-engineered firefighting suppression system for port and starboard engine room compartments to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. Alarm panels with light must be installed for each separated protected space in accordance with the manufacturer's manual.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 176.810(b)(2): Vessel's pre-engineered firefighting suppression system must be inspected annually by a competent person. Last annual inspection completed in June 2018.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 182.25-1: Prove proper operation of vessel's fixed bilge system to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 180.64: Replace expired hydrostatic release (2/2019) for EPIRB with new.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 180.78 (a) (5): Separate adult and children life jackets; must be maintained in serviceable condition and stored in a clean and dry location.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 185.516 (a): Post missing donning placard for life jackets.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 185.604 (b): Replace faded reflective tape and mark vessel's name in 2" letters on additional child life jackets.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 176.25-50: Replace missing heat shield/lagging on port and starboard main engine dry exhaust.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 182.20-40(b(3): Handle on starboard fuel shut off does not close all the way due to fuel hose preventing the handle from turning.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 July 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 177.405 (a): Seal port side bulkhead between engine room compartment and forward hull to prevent passage of smoke and agent from escaping into forward void.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 176.25-50, 46 CFR 176.20-1, 46 CFR 182.20-45 (d): Port and starboard ventilation pipe for engine room ventilation with battery cables that passes through a cut out opening. Re-route battery cables and repair engine room ventilation pipe to prevent fire fighting agent from escaping from protected space. Submit repair proposal for re-routing battery cables to USCG for review prior to repairs.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 183.340 (b)(4): Wire hangers with missing chaffing guard in port side hull to be replaced with new.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 181.520: Replace missing placards for portable fire extinguishers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 183.350 (b): Properly secure battery boxes to prevent from shifting.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 183.420: Repair anchor light and prove proper operation. Remove electrical tapes on running lights and prove proper operation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 July 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 184.710: Multiple first aid kits with expired aspirins. Crew to inventory first aid kits and ensure contents per 46 CFR 160.041, and consolidated contents in one watertight container labeled First Aid Kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 177.406(f)Replace plastic trash receptacle with a non-combustible trash receptacle.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 July 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 July 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 176.20-1: Wooden board for port side fuel tank with wood rot and must be replaced with new.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 July 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 5 May 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 177.05-1, 46 CFR 183 (New T): Vessel owner/operator to submit an electrical plan to the OCMI for review and approval. A copy of TBoat New Construction Certification Package, provided for reference/ guide for completing an electrical plan.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2019
Resolved 19 August 2023
Resolution: Visual inspection of DC electrical system completed satisfactory. Special note added for vsl rep. to provide an updated and final electrical plan at next dry dock.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 May 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 177.05-1: Vsl owner/opertor to submit a bilge systems plan to the OCMI for review and approval. Provided copy of TBoat New Construction Certification Package, for further reference/guide for completing a bilge systems plan that shows individual bilge lines and bilge suctions for each watertight compartment.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2019
Resolved 23 July 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Both ME space fire-boys had safety pins inserted which would prevent the manual pull from working.
Remove safety pins from fire-boy manual boy.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Pins were removed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Newly hired crew were not familiar with how to recover a MOB or fight a fire.
Conduct adequate emergency training with crew and demonstrate to USCG MI.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Training was conducted by vessel master and drills were conducted sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Ring buoy light could not be easily attached to ring buoy.
Provide adequate detachable clip for ring buoy light.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Ring buoy light was fitted with detachable clip.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Stbd ME throttle had a bungee cord attached to aid throttle changes.
Remove bungee cord from stbd ME and prove proper
operation of ME.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Bungee cord was removed and engine throttle was tested sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Stbd aft HWA light was inop.
Prove proper operation of stbd aft HWA light.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Electric bilge pump in port engine space was not
attached to the hull.
Secure base of port engine space electric bilge pump to the hull.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
HWA alarm and auto bilge indicator lights were not labeled.
Properly label all HWA and bilge indicator lights.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
The fire pump would not remotely start from operating station.
Prove proper operation of remote start of fire pump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Pump throttle was adjusted to allow for remote start.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Fuel system emergency shutoffs locations were not labeled.
Properly label emergency fuel shutoffs locations.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Marine charts were not new or corrected.
Provide new or properly corrected charts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
US Coast Pilot, CG light list and tide tables were old.
Provide up to date US Coast Pilot, CG light list and tide tables were old.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Port fuel tank was not properly grounded.
Properly ground port fuel tank.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Magnetic compass light was inop.
Repair magnetic compass light and prove proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
FCC Safety Cert was expired.
Provide new FCC Safety Cert.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2018
Resolved 26 June 2018
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel waste management plan was missing.
Provide vessel specific waste management plan.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 26 June 2017
Resolved
Provide 2017 USCG Light Light
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 10 July 2017
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 26 June 2017
Resolved
Stencil vessel name on ring buoy
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 10 July 2017
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Power Source
Issued 3 April 2017
Resolved
No proof or documentation of approval from OCMI for gas fire pump. Vessel was previously outfitted with a diesel driven fire pump approved by USCG; vessel carries more than 49 passengers. Vessel must maintain approved equipment by USCG unless proof of alternative by OCMI can be provided.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 April 2017
Resolved 8 May 2017
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Provide log for emergency drills and EPIRB testing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2016
Resolved 20 April 2016
Resolution: Provided log for emergency drills and EPIRB testing.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Bilge Monitor
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Adujust bilge pump actuator linkage and demonstrate proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2016
Resolved 20 April 2016
Resolution: Adujusted bilge pump actuator linkage and demonstrate proper operation.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Provide high water alarm for the fwd compartment stbd side.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2016
Resolved 20 April 2016
Resolution: Provided high water alarm for the fwd compartment stbd side.