01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 24 June 2025
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination
must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel is overdue for it's drydock inspection. Drydock inspection was due no later than 31May2025. Conduct drydock inspection prior to carriage of passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 June 2025
Resolved 3 July 2025
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 7 October 2024
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. Compass light was out, prove proper operation of compass light.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 November 2024
Resolved 15 October 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 May 2023
Resolved
SHAFT STRUT AFT PORT LOOSE FASTENDERS, TIGHTEN. PRIOR TO CREDIT DRYDOCK.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 May 2023
Resolved 5 May 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be gas-tight through its length. STBD fiberglass exhaust pipe found delaminated and leaking water and exhaust gas. PORT stainless exhaust pipe found cracked at the “Y” weld and leaking water and exhaust gas. Repair/Replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 September 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
Flexible nonmetallic hose must be complete with factory-assembled end fitting requiring no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose or field attachable type fittings may be used. Flexible hose installed in lengths not to exceed 30 inches may meet the following requirements: hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose, which do not rely on spring tension and are installed beyond the bead or flare or serrations of the spud, pipe or hose fitting. Noted fuel hoses in excess of 30 inches without fixed approved fittings, and fuel hoses less than 30 inches installed without double hose clamps. Repair/replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
All equipment including switches, fuses, lampholders, etc, must be suitable for the voltage and current utilized. Electrical outlet on the STBD Bridge Bulkhead found with lower outlet burnt. Remove outlet, inspect box and connecting wiring for damage and evidence of burning or overcurrent. Report any damage found to our office. Replace outlet to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used provided that: the pump is permanently mounted and the pump discharge line is suitably supported. Forward electric bilge pump in forward berthing found unsecured from vessel, and discharge pipe disconnected and without hose clamp. Lazarette electric bilge pump also found unsecured. Secure pumps to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 28 November 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
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. Replace retro reflective material on 10 identified life jackets with approved material to the satisfaction of the reviewing Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro reflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Found vessel’s life ring without retroactive material. Repair to the satisfaction of the reviewing Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Found vessel’s port generator electrical housing without required bolts securing it to the generator. Housing rattles around while generator is in operation. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported. Found numerous holes through Engine Room / Lazarette bulkhead and a PVC pipe between the Engine Room and forward Bunkroom Bulkhead. Plug holes to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 28 November 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Bilge alarm for forward bunk room found with short circuit / electrical failure in indicating device on bridge causing intermittent operation. Replace / Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
A portable or temporary electric cord or cable must be constructed and used in compliance with the requirements of 111.60-13 in subchapter J of this chapter for a flexible electric cord or cable. Found Coffee Maker connected to outlet with residential extension cord. Remove extension cord to the satisfaction of the reviewing Marine Inspector.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Outlets and switches on bridge found without covers. Replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure. Found wiring termination exposed with electrical tape in overhead of lazarette. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 30 September 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission as set forth in 47 CFR Part 80. Found vessel’s MMSI number incorrectly input into vessel’s radio. Rectify to the satisfaction of the reviewing Marine Inspector.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2022
Resolved 5 October 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
BATTERY CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE WITH PERMANENT TYPE CONNECTORS. CHARGER CONNECTION FOUND DISCONNECTED NOT SAFE ENDED, REPLACE OR REMOVE.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 August 2021
Resolved 7 July 2021
Resolution: Charger properly tied into battery terminals.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ONBOARD MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND CREW FROM ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. TWO EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON BRIDGE DECK FOUND BROKEN FROM THIER HOUSING AND HANGING BY THE CONDUCTORS. FIXTURE NOT INSTALLED IN HEAD, WIRES EXPOSED NOT SAFE ENDED. BREAKER NOT TAGGED OUT. 46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 August 2021
Resolved 7 July 2021
Resolution: Properly installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
Fuel lines shall be accessible and protected from mechanical injury. Fuel line on the port MDE is chaffing. Reroute or install chaffe gear.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 August 2021
Resolved 13 August 2021
Resolution: Chaffing gear was installed on fuel lines on PMDE.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
ALL MACHINERY EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED TO AFFORD ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CAUSING FIRE, FAILURE OR PERSONNEL INJURY. PORT MDE EXHAUST HANGER/SUPPORT CORRODED, REPLACE. 46 CFR 182.100
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2021
Resolved 7 July 2021
Resolution: Hanger replaced.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
SEWAGE SYSTEMS SHALL MEET 33 CFR 159.57. HOLDING TANK VENTS ARE CRACKED PVC PIPE, MAY ALLOW VAPOR TO ENTER ENGINE ROOM, REPAIR/REPLACE. 33 CFR 159.7
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 July 2021
Resolved 7 July 2021
Resolution: PVC replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
THE CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE VESSEL MUST ALLOW FOR ITS SAFE OPERATION. THE PILOT HOUSE TOP OVERHANG IS DRY-ROTTED. THE LADDER PROVIDING ACCESS TO LIFEFLOATS MOUNTS TO THIS STRUCTURE AND IS LOOSE. REPAIR IN KIND OR PROPOSE TEMP REPAIR. BY 7/13/21. (Temp approved 7/7/21, permanent required 1/1/2022. 46 CFR 177.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2022
Resolved 26 April 2022
Resolution: Overhang and ladder replaced; found structurally sound.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
EACH RING BUOY MUST BE CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY MARKED WITH THE VESSELS NAME. NAME FADED ON RING BUOY REMARK. 46 CFR 185.604
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2021
Resolved 23 July 2021
Resolution: Vessel re-stenciled ring buoy.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
STEERING SYSTEMS SHALL BE MAINTAINED SUITABLE FOR SERVICE INTENDED. PORT RUDDER POST PACKING IS LEAKING MORE THAN NORMAL. RE-PACK/REPAIR. BY 7/13/21 46 CFR 176.814
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 July 2021
Resolved 23 July 2021
Resolution: Port rudder post packing tightened, witnessed operation no leak.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ONBOARD MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND CREW FROM ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. RE-MOUNT/REPAIR MOUNT FOR AFT PA SPEAKER, MISSING SCREW & STRUCTURE CRACKED. 46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2021
Resolved 13 August 2021
Resolution: Aft PA speaker properly mounted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
ALL UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS ORIGINAL TESTING AND DESIGN MUST MEET SUBCHAPTER F. VESSEL AIRHORN AIR RECIEVER RECENTLY INSTALLED, DOES NOT HAVE ASME MARKINGS PROVIDE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATION SHEET FOR STANDARD OF MANUFACTURE E.G. ASME, SAE ETC...ENSURE PRV IS AT OR BELOW MAWP. TEMP RES PRESSURE VESSEL TAGGED OUT OF SERVICE. 46 CFR 182.330
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2022
Resolved 26 April 2022
Resolution: Air reciever removed from vsl.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
AN EXPOSED HAZARD SUCH AS ROTATING MACHINERY MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED. DRIVE BELTS ON FORWARD END OF THE PORT MDE ARE EXPOSED, INSTALL GUARD.(SEE STBD MDE). 46 CFR 177.960
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2021
Resolved 30 August 2021
Resolution: Sufficient guard installed over rotating machinery.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 6 July 2021
Resolved
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ONBOARD MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND CREW FROM ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. NEW INSTALLATION OF LED FLOOD LIGHTS AND CABLING, INCOMPLETE IN PROGRESS NOT YET CONNECTED TO POWER. INSTALL TO BE INSPECTED BY A MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO USE WITH PASSENGERS ONBOARD, THE BREAKER SHALL REMAIN SECURED, THE CIRCUIT SHALL NOT BE TIED IN. 46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2022
Resolved 26 April 2022
Resolution: LED Lighting/cable found sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (working space ILO)
Issued 24 June 2021
Resolved
ALL MACHINERY EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED TO AFFORD ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CAUSING FIRE, FAILURE OR PERSONNEL INJURY. THE PROTECTIVE BENCH/PASSENGER SEATING ABOVE THE FUEL TANK LINE WAS REMOVED, THE VENT PIPE IS EXPOSED AND COULD BE DAMAGED BY OR SAT ON BY A PASSENGER. REPLACE THE BENCH COVER. 46 CFR 182.100. Temp Repair accepted 7/7/21, permanent by 1/1/2022.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2022
Resolved 26 April 2022
Resolution: Bench replaced in way of the vent.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to saltwater more than 3 months in any 12 month period must undergo a dry-dock and internal structural exam at least once every 2 years. Vessels last drydock was 12APR2019, overdue as of 30APR2021.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 June 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 17 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel can only use a single weak link for a maximum of three life rafts in tandem. Vessel has four life rafts attached to a single weak link.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 August 2018
Resolved 27 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel added an additional weak link to the life float system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 August 2018
Resolved
A vessel required to carry a single ring buoy must have a float light attached to it via line fastened by a clip around the body of the ring buoy. Vessel's ring buoy was found to not have a detachable float light affixed to it.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 August 2018
Resolved 25 August 2018
Resolution: Added a detachable float light to the ring buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 17 August 2018
Resolved
Vessels must use a line that is dark in color or certified to be resistant to damage from ultraviolet light to attach the life floats to the weak link and each other. Vessel's lines that attached the life float to the weak link and to each other was found severely sun damaged and wasted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 August 2018
Resolved 27 August 2018
Resolution: Replaced line linking the life floats to each other and to the weak link.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 17 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel's life floats must have a functioning float light attach by way of a lanyard. The float light attach to the top life float on the starboard side was found to be inoperative.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 August 2018
Resolved 27 August 2018
Resolution: Replaced battery to the starboard side life float light.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Masters responsibility and authority
Issued 17 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel must keep onboard corrected and up to date Charts and Navigational publications to include charts, tide and current table, and light list. Vessel's Charts and Publications were found to not be corrected or up todate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 August 2018
Resolved 27 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel proved required publications, light list and tides and currents, were on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel must have onboard enough PFD's in servable condition to satisfy the number of passengers on listed their COI. A total of four of the necessary PFD's were found in disrepair.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 August 2018
Resolved 27 August 2018
Resolution: Replaced 4 life jackets with new.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 5 July 2016
Resolved
Missing 04 adult life jackets. Provide 04 life jackets. Passenger count reduced by 04 adult.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 July 2016
Resolved 5 July 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 5 July 2016
Resolved
The marking of the location of the life jackets is not visible. Relabel in a visible location.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 July 2016
Resolved 5 July 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 5 July 2016
Resolved
The hydrostatic release for the EPIRB is expired. Replace hydrostatic release.Vessel restricted to operations with in 3 miles of shore.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 July 2016
Resolved 8 July 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced hydrostatic release.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Tank
Issued 5 July 2016
Resolved
The valve for the type III MSD was not secured. Either remove handle, padlock valve or wire tire the valve shut.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 July 2016
Resolved 8 July 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.