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BIG BLUE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1940s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named BIG BLUE

BIG BLUE is a 1946 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 52 inspections since 1985, most recently in June 2026, along with 85 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 June 2026.

Built: 1946
Last inspected: 2 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 52
Deficiencies: 85 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

250173

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WDK9791

42262

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367398430

Maury page id

psix-42262

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations44

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded1

…past their stated due date1

Years with a record 36 calendar years (1985–2026)

The 52 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)48.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 6.4 ft

Registered tonnagegross 39 / net 34

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderMILTON G. ANDERSEN · MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1946

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portGRAND HAVEN, MI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 5 June 2026 · expires 30 June 2027

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 it39 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
34 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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

WDK9791MMSI 367398430 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 July 2019, expires 25 July 2029

WDE7848MMSI 367398430 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 March 2009, cancelled 17 September 2018 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

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.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 52

2 June 2026 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8378400

9 March 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8323608

29 July 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8199970

28 July 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8196522

27 June 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8162959

28 May 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8146282

20 August 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8067474

25 June 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7938583

17 April 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7668585

7 June 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7485902

4 June 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7215371

14 July 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7005833

25 July 2019 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6762109

16 August 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6513592

6 July 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6467355

20 June 2018 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6465341

15 May 2018 Drydock Extension · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6416068

23 May 2017 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6167703

2 May 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5867489

18 May 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4315113

14 October 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3347906

1 May 2008 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3197031

2 October 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3071473

20 September 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2803718

30 August 2005 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2471195

16 September 2004 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2198184

11 September 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1905473

28 April 2003 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1783491

10 September 2002 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1675031

13 May 2002 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1616019

2 May 2002 Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1612037

4 October 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1423656

7 September 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1408604

9 September 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1402953

15 September 1998 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1468469

11 September 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1113566

12 September 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 842109

26 September 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 872836

20 September 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1172326

2 June 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1013323

22 September 1993 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 843401

13 May 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1145037

14 May 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 946687

14 May 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 903552

18 September 1990 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1231580

15 May 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1238018

16 May 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1194312

20 July 1988 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1341235

17 May 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1342555

11 May 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1022284

23 May 1986 Credit Drydock · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1307391

7 May 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 982012

Deficiency record · 85

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 2 June 2026 Resolved

Vessel requires 12 distress flares on a Great Lakes Route. Vessel only had 9 flares. Vessel restricted to LBS and Rivers routes until 12 flares are on board.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 June 2026
Resolved 2 June 2026
Resolution: Vessel has 12 flares.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal

Issued 2 June 2026 Resolved

Vessel requires an audible and visual indicator for bilge high level alarms. No audible sound for high level in machinery space.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 July 2026
Resolved 4 June 2026
Resolution: Alarm working properly

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)

Issued 2 June 2026 Resolved

Vessel requires a valid COD with coastwise endorsement. COD expired.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 July 2026
Resolved 2 June 2026
Resolution: Application accepted. COD delayed due to lapse of appropriation.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers

Issued 27 June 2025 Resolved

Vessel must be operated by a Master endorsed for Great Lakes or higher service. Master/Owner is currently endorsed for Inland service. Inland service is not inclusive of the Great Lakes.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 June 2025
Resolved 28 June 2025
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills

Issued 27 June 2025 Resolved

Conduct Man Overboard, Abandon Ship and Fire drills in presense of a Coast Guard Inspector.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 June 2025
Resolved 28 June 2025
Resolution: Crew failed 1st MOB drill for failure to deploy ring buoy or PFD to Oscar. Second drill passed, Fire Drill and Abandon Ship passed.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 27 June 2025 No resolution recorded

Vessels owner rewired the vessel before placing in service for the season with out obtaining Coast Guard approval. Submit for review and approval Electrical One Line, Bill of Materials and Electrical Load Analysis drawings.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 March 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 25 June 2024 Resolved

Each life float apparatus on the vessel must be in good and serviceable condition. Two of the vessels life floats had areas around the seems that were worn. Repair worn areas in accordance with the manufactures instructions.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 July 2024
Resolved 29 July 2025
Resolution: Ring buoys onboard vessel.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 25 June 2024 Resolved

Vessels on a Great Lakes Route must carry six hand red flare distress signals, and Six hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel was missing two flares. Add two flares.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 August 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Flares replaced.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

Vessel not logging drills. EPIRB tests, maintenance of survival craft as required. 46 CFR 185.728

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 June 2022

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

Means of escape to be labeled "emergency exit keep clear" 46 CFR 177.500

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 August 2022

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

First Aid kit had expired contents 46 CFR 184.710

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 August 2022

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

Life float light batteries to be installed per manufacturer. Incorrect batter (2nd issue deficiency) 46 CFR 180.200

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 September 2022
Resolution: New lights were installed with new batteries. pictures received via email.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

Painters and grab lines on buoyant apparatus are deteriorated. 46 CFR 180.137

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 August 2022

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

Ring buoy light has wrong batteries per manufacturer (2nd issue deficiency) 46 CFR 180.70

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 August 2022

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

Port light found to be shattered and missing glass. 46 CFR 182.460

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 August 2022

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

Replace SOLAS tape on life float 46 CFR 180.200

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 August 2022

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

A vessel must be in the condition specified in this paragraph when a simplified stability test is performed. A sunshade was put in place by the owner, which was not in place for the vessel's SST. 46 CFR 178.330

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 June 2022

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

Alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the OCMI, except during an emergency. A power inverter was installed below the port bench and has not undergone CG review. 46 CFR 176.700

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 August 2022

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

Charts, publications and light lists to be provided and up to date per latest LNTM.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: Email evidence received stating he has obtained the latest pubs.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

Personnel who hold a license must be subject to random drug testing. Provide proof of Master enrollment in Drug and Alcohol program.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: Email received with photo of enrollment cards.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

Life jacket release to be clearly labeled and supported in a matter that allows quick release for distribution. Zip tie found to not allow for quick release.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 2 August 2021
Resolution: Owner provided a photo of the labeling and verified that zip tie has been removed.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

Replace painters and grab lines that are deteriorated.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 2 August 2021
Resolution: Owner provided photos or replaced grab lines

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

Ring life buoy light line to be renewed. Ensure batter installed per manufacturer recommendations. As of 10/7/21 deficiency has not been rectified and changed to Prior to Movement

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 7 June 2022

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

Life float light batteries to be installed per manufacturer recommendations. As of 10/7/21 deficiency has not been rectified and changed to Prior to Movement

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 7 June 2022

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

Provide service report for fire extinguishers. As of 10/7/21 deficiency has not been rectified and changed to Prior to Movement

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 7 June 2022

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

Metal supports to be provided for electrical wires every 24".

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 2 August 2021
Resolution: Owner sent photo of metal support installed in the engine room.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

Any ship subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement (vessels carrying more than 6 passengers on the Great Lakes) must have on board an officer or member of the crew who holds a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher class license. 47 CFR 80.151 lists the classification of licenses, and the restricted radiotelephone operator is a lower class license than the Marine Radio Operator. Obtain Marine Radio Operator Permit. CITE: 47 CFR 80.161 As of 10/7/21 deficiency has not been rectified and changed to Prior to Movement

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 7 June 2022

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts, coast pilot, light list, tide tables. Provide up to date publications. See NVIC 1-16 for details on electronic publications.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 August 2020
Resolved 22 July 2020
Resolution: Emailed confirmation that new publication were onboard.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Fire protection: Inspection of piping, controls and valves shall be conducted to determine that they system is in operating condition. Suction line for the fire pump found to be deteriorated. Shall be replaced with hose of suitable material using double hose clamps. Packing for suction valve found with a small leak. Valve should be tightened and checked to assure watertight integrity.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 August 2020
Resolved 22 July 2020
Resolution: Replacement hose installed as required.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 14 July 2020 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 lift jackets. Life jackets were all stowed in the same location without indication of where the child ones were. Vessel shall clearly indicate the location of child size life jackets.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 July 2020
Resolution: Labels provided.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Ring Buoys must be marked with Type II retro-reflective materials approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. Ring Buoy does not have retro tape as required. Vessel shall provide.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of ring buoys.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Each vessel that operates beyond 3 miles from the coast line of the Great Lakes must have onboard a FCC Type Accepted Category 1 EPIRB installed to automatically float free and activate. Vessels hydrostatic release for EPIRB was found expired. Vessel to replace or limited to operating within 3 miles of the coast.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 July 2020
Resolution: Operator emailed pictures

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each EPIRB. EPRIB was not marked. Owner shall mark EPRIB as required.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 July 2020
Resolution: Vessels name is marked as required

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. Batteries for the water lights were found expired. Owner to replace with valid batteries.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 July 2020
Resolution: New batteries provided.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under 46 CFR 160.041. Expired contents found in kit and missing items. Owner shall replace contents and provide contents per 46 CFR 160.041-4(b)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 July 2020
Resolution: New first aid kit provided with valid contents.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

A vessel on Great Lakes route must carry six (6) hand red flares in accordance with 160.021 and six (6) hand orange smoke in accordance with 160.037. Vessel found to be missing 4 flares. Vessel shall provide.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 July 2020
Resolution: pictures email of flares onboard

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Vessel must have onboard 1 fixed power pump (25GPM) and 1 portable hand pump (10GPM) with suitable suction hose capable of reaching the bilge of each watertight compartment and discharging overboard. Vessel does not have a portable hand pump. Vessel shall provide as required.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 August 2020
Resolved 20 August 2020
Resolution: Received email and pictures of hand pump onboard vessel.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Vessel over 26 feet, visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level in unmanned spaces. Bilge alarm in machinery space not operating. Vessel shall provide.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 August 2020
Resolved 22 July 2020
Resolution: Video provided to show alarm working as required.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 25 July 2019 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear of adequate strength. Wire is frayed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 August 2019

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel

Issued 25 July 2019 Resolved

Master does not have Marine Radio Operator Permit

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 August 2019
Resolution: Received copy of Masters FCC operators permit

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 25 July 2019 Resolved

Repair bilge high level alarm in engine room

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2019
Resolved 29 July 2019
Resolution: o/o called to report that the engine room bilge alarm was now in working order

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation

Issued 25 July 2019 Resolved

Enter MMSI number into the VHF radio to enable DSC function

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2019
Resolution: O/O sent photo via email of VHF radio dispying MMSI number.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 25 July 2019 Resolved

Provide proof of new FCC station license

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 July 2019
Resolution: received email with copy of new FCC station license

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)

Issued 25 July 2019 Resolved

Passengers are limited to main deck only; until additional mate enrolled in approved drug and alcohol program is obtained

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 July 2020

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 25 July 2019 Resolved

Provide addtitional distress flares

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2019
Resolved 29 July 2019
Resolution: received email showing proof of purchase of 04 additional red hand flares

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)

Issued 24 August 2018 Resolved

Vessel ownership has changed, vessel owner has yet to obtain new COD.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 August 2018
Resolved 10 September 2018

Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Battery

Issued 23 May 2017 Resolved

Chock battery.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 27 June 2017
Resolution: chocked.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers

Issued 23 May 2017 Resolved

Install engineroom vent closures.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 27 June 2017
Resolution: installed.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks

Issued 23 May 2017 Resolved

Prove hydrostatic test for fixed CO2 bottle, install anti-chafe material between CO2 bottle & steel deck.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 23 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared prior to completion of inspection.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor

Issued 4 May 2016 Resolved

Replace chafed and grounded conductor to transducer.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2016
Resolved 14 June 2016
Resolution: Owner sent photos demonstrating satisfactory installation.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Overcurrent Device

Issued 2 May 2016 Resolved

Provide overcurrent protection on conductors from 24V DC system.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2016
Resolved 14 June 2016
Resolution: Owner sent photos demonstrating satisfactory installation.

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