11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 23 April 2026
Resolved
EACH ITEM OF LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT DETERMINED BY THE MARINE INSPECTOR TO NOT BE IN SERVICABLE CONDITION MUST BE REPAIRD OR REPLACED. MI OBSERVED LIFEFLOAT GRAB HANDLE FRAID AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 May 2026
Resolved 5 May 2026
Resolution: Received photographic evidence that vessel replaced lifefloat grab handles
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 23 April 2026
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 June 2026
Resolved 5 May 2026
Resolution: Vessel received new COD
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Position information was not provided on VHF-DSC. Provide GPS input for radio.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 29 May 2024
Resolution: Verified MMSI and GPS on VHF
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Provisions must be made for closing all supply ducts, supplies or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Provide means to secure ventilation to fire protected space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 29 May 2024
Resolution: Verified new ventilation closures.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. No portable light was observed at the operating station. Add light
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 29 May 2024
Resolution: Verified flashlights in place
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
46 CFR 184.502
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessel did not have a Radio Telephony Certificate and MMSI number needs to be programmed into radio. Vessel is limited to 6 passengers until vessel has a valid Radio Telephony Certificate and updated MMSI number is programmed into radio.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 May 2023
Resolution: FCC has issued radio telephony certificate, MMSI was issued and installed on the VHF radio.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
46 CFR 182.530
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. The bilge alarm for the forward bilge had a visual alarm, but no audible alarm. Alarm must be audible. Vessel is required to inspect forward bilge compartment every hour for all transits until the alarm is fixed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 May 2023
Resolution: Bilge alarms was tested and both audible and visual were operable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
46 CFR 185.604 (f)
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Vessel does not have signage for life jackets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 3 May 2023
Resolution: Lifejacket locations were identified and labeled.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 25 January 2022
Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual unless that crewmember has passed a chemical test for that employer. Crewmember not listed on vessels consortium. Update consortium.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Owner added employee.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 25 January 2022
Resolved
onduct monthly inspection of portable and semi-portable extinguisher. No log of monthly fire extinguisher inspections. Create monthly inspection log.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Owner built a log book to track monthly inspections.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 25 January 2022
Resolved
Inspection of each portable fire extinguisher system to check for corrosion and general condition. Bridge extinguisher bracket wrong size, main cabin bracket rusted and forward compartment fire extinguisher rusted. Replace 02 portable fire extinguisher brackets and 01 fire extinguisher in forward compartment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Owner replaced all fire extinguisher brackets, with approved brackets.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 25 January 2022
Resolved
Vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts. Charts are out of date. Update charts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Owner updated all charts
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 25 January 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers and crew from electrical hazards including fire and electrical shock. Exterior light on pilot house bracket is broken. Replace
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Owner replace aft facing deck light
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 25 January 2022
Resolved
Vessel must use maritime mobile service identities (MMSI) assigned by the FCC. Radio missing MMSI number. Input MMSI number into VHF radio.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Owner input MMSI number.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 January 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from machinery failure. STBD engine failing after startup. Low Oil Pressure alarm sounding. Make repairs to STBD engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: STBD engine ran with no alarms
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 25 January 2022
Resolved
A vessel of 12 meters or more in lenght shall be provided with a whistle. Whistle not working. Repair whistle.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 February 2022
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Owner repaired whistle.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
Vessel required to have an EPRIB. The battery on the EPIRB expired September 2020. Replace the battery.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner provided a new EPIRB, that meets the requirements of the regulation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 March 2021
Resolved 10 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner provided a valid FCC Station License.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
Vessel required to have a Coast Guard approved first aid kit. Vessel did not have a first aid kit. Provide a Coast Guard approved first aid kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 March 2021
Resolved 10 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner provided a Coast Guard approved first aid kit.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
Vessel is required to have an alcohol test kit. The test kit onboard was expired. Provide a valid alcohol test kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 March 2021
Resolved 10 March 2021
Resolution: New alcohol test strips were provided that expire in January 2022.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Marking of IMO number
Issued 17 February 2021
Resolved
Vessel is required to be marked with name and homeport on the stern, and vessel name on the port and starboard bow. No markings were on the vessel. Place the required markings on the vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2021
Resolved 19 March 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Rail supports for door on starboard side must be bolted down to provide adequate support.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Rail supports fixed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Coast Pilot out dated; must have recent issue on board.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Coast pilot on board.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Charts out dated; must have recent issue on board or up to date corrections on chart already on board.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Charts updated.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Wires under the navigation sttation need to be organized and dead end wires must be removed to avoid any hazards.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Wires organized and dead end wires removed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Lifefloat on board is missing a waterlight; must have one waterlight attached around the lifefloat with an 18 foot line.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Lifefloat waterlight provided.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
COD must be on board the vessel; current COD was not on board.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: COD on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
Batteries must have a permanent type connection; wing nut is currently on the battery terminal.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Permanent type connection provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
Battery box is missing a cover; cover must be installed to protect battery from water or falling objects.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Cover for battery box provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
Waterlight for ring life buoy does not have an approved type battery; must have an approved battery installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Waterlight approved battery installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 January 2019
Resolved
Port shaft ecessive pitting. Remove evaluate and repair. 46CFR176.670
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 February 2019
Resolved 31 January 2019
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 4 April 2018
Resolved
COI not posted IAW 46 CFR 176.302.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 May 2018
Resolved 26 April 2018
Resolution: COI posted IAW 46 CFR 176.302
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 4 April 2018
Resolved
No proof of radio operator permit onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 May 2018
Resolved 26 April 2018
Resolution: Provided proof of radio operator certificate.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 4 April 2018
Resolved
Port after embarkation handrail loose; repair or replace.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 May 2018
Resolved 26 April 2018
Resolution: Repaired port aft handrail.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 4 April 2018
Resolved
No valve handle on head space bilge pump discharge line hose. 46 CFR 182.25-5.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 May 2018
Resolved 26 April 2018
Resolution: Valve handle installed on head space bilge pump discharge line.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 25 January 2017
Resolved
Bulkhead penetrations are not vapor tight. Ensure all through hull penetrations are vapor
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2017
Resolved 15 February 2017
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 January 2017
Resolved
Tri colored twisted wiring that runs throughout engine room need to be properly supported.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2017
Resolved 15 February 2017
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 25 January 2017
Resolved
[name withheld] needs to be under the same consortium as all of [name withheld] employees.Show documentation that [name withheld] is part of [name withheld] employee list or a verbiage that the consortium will call [name withheld] with test results and include him in random testing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2017
Resolved 15 February 2017
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 17 January 2017
Resolved
Prove proper installation of CG approved weak link on life float.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2017
Resolved 15 February 2017
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bracket
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Replace rotted vertical support frame in engine room, STBD side of generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 January 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: Bracket Replaced.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Mark "no passengers allowed" on upper deck.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 January 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: No passengers allowed sign has been posted
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Fix stern lower rail cord and verify all rail cord holders are welded and attached.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 January 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: All railing are sat.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Make lifefloat markings legible, replace faded retro-reflective tape and replace frayed line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 January 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: All life floats are all satisfactory
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Prove proper installation of CG approved weak link.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: Re-issued deficiency
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Dead-ended wires found under operating station and on top of pilot house. Properly cap or remove wires, IAW 46 CFR 183.200.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: All removed or capped.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Door to pilot house broken. Repair or replace door, IAW 46 CFR 177.100.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 8 April 2016
Resolution: A new pilot house door was installed.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Replace life ring buoy due to faded color and assorted cuts, IAW 46 CFR 180.70.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Replaced ring buoy.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Battery box closest to generator unsecured. Prevent form shifting or movement, IAW 46 CFR 183.350.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Secured battery box
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Cut bonding wires by generator on port side. Remove or replace wires, IAW 46 CFR 183.370.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Removed cut wires and replaced with new.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
disconnected bonding wire on stbd engine. Reattach, IAW 46 CFR 183.370.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Reattached bonding wire.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Oil line on port side engine is chafed (at forward part of engine, due to rubbing on bottom of flywheel guard). Replace oil line, IAW 46 CFR 182.700.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Replaced line.
Fire Fighting › Structural - Horizontal Zones › General
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Insulation from ceiling of forward section of engine room falling out. Repair/replace insulation IAW 46 CFR 177.410.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Repaired/reattached insulation.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Brackets supporting hydraulic line in lazarette wasted. Replace brackets IAW 46 CFR 182.700.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Installed new brackets.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Post emergency instructions at operating station and include use of rescue ladder, IAW 46 CFR 185.510 & 46 CFR 185.512.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Updated instructions and posted them.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
FWD emergency escape hatch not labeled on outside. Label emergency escape hatch, IAW 46 CFR 185.606.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Labeled outside of hatch.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel is missing 1 of 2 required portable lights. Add portable light, IAW 46 CFR 183.430.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Added new portable light.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Waste Receptacles
Issued 1 March 2016
Resolved
Plastic trash cans on board. Remove and replace with non-combustible trash cans, IAW 46 CFR 177.405.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Removed plastic trash cans.