Records from 2016 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 9 March 2023.
Inspection history · 14
9 March 2023
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7648467
2 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7343809
29 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7185963
5 October 2020
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7071671
6 May 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6949162
20 April 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6941409
27 February 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6916796
17 September 2019
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6814361
29 March 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6652151
2 May 2018
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6394672
24 October 2017
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6294355
7 April 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6119876
29 March 2016
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5842924
10 March 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5830690
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
No repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel or its machinery shall be made unless applicable requriements in this chapter are met. The procedures to be followed in notifying the Coast Guard about vessel repairs vary according to the type of vessel and service in which it is engaged. Vessel owner/operator notified CG that the vessel suffered damage due to Hurricane Sally in accordance with applicable regulatory cite. Vessel must make permanent repair/alteration to the satisfaction of the OCMI in accordance with 46 CFR 176.700(a) prior to operating / carriage of passengers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 January 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 April 2020
Resolved
Bilge pump wiring for fuel tank space incorrectly spliced. All wire splices must be sealed appropriately to deter water intrusion and corrosion. Repair in accordance with NFPA 70.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2020
Resolved 6 May 2020
Resolution: O/O submitted pictures documenting satisfactory repair to these wires with environmentally sealed splices.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 April 2020
Resolved
Port engine raw water intake valve bonding wire broken. All electrical connections must be secure and free of excessive corrosion. Repair bonding wire in accordance with NFPA 70.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2020
Resolved 6 May 2020
Resolution: O/O submitted pictures of the satisfactory repair of the bonding wire.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 April 2020
Resolved
Aft engine room bilge pump 100% clogged. All bilge suction inlets must be clear of debris. Clean and test bilge suction.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2020
Resolved 6 May 2020
Resolution: O/O submitted pictures of a 100% clean engine room bilge and bilge suction strainer.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 April 2020
Resolved
13 adult life jackets found with weathered retro tape. Replace retro tape. Passenger count reduced to 39 until corrected to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2020
Resolved 6 May 2020
Resolution: O/O submitted photographs of replaced retro tape on 13 adult sized life jackets.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Fire hose corroded, multiple holes found.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 May 2017
Resolution: Replaced fire hose with new.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Provide current local Notice to Mariners.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 June 2017
Resolved 15 May 2017
Resolution: Provided updated Local Notice to Mariners.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (emergency) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 7 April 2017
Resolved
Ground wire missing from port side strut.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 June 2017
Resolved 15 May 2017
Resolution: Installed new ground wire.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Vessel did not possess means of conducting alcohol testing. Provide approved means to conduct alcohol testing. Vessel is restricted to trips of less than 2 hours until resolved.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified alcohol testing means and not expired.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Vessel's DAPI policy was from 2005. Provide current copy of vessel's DAPI policy.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified DAPI policy as current.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Company's EAP hotline information not posted. Post required EAP hotline.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified EAP hotline posted.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Vessel possessed outdated copy of Inland Navigation Rules. Provide current copy.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified Nav Rules as current.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Vessel's charts were not current and corrected. Provide current/corrected charts.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified marine charts as current.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Lighting fixture in the forward berthing area was inoperable and was missing a protection guard. Remove or replace light.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified light as operational and guarded.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Stbd berthing area did not have a smoke detector. Provide approved smoke detector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified smoke detector as UL approved and operational.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Vessel did not have a DSC enabled VHF radio. Replace radio with DSC enabled set.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified VHF radio has DSC capability.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Vessel had 5 adult lifejackets and 5 child life jackets with damaged/worn retro reflective tape. Replace tape as necessary. Vessel limited to 49 total persons until resolved.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verfied all PFD's had renewed retroflective tape in affected areas.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Life floats retro-reflective tape was faded/damaged in areas. Replace where needed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified lifefloat retroflective tape renewed.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Life floats lifelines were dry rotted in spots. Check all lines and replace needed line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified lifefloat lines were renewed.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
There were no rails or lines across the top of the ladder on the upper deck. Install line or rail across the opening at the top of the ladder.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified line across the top of the ladder.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
The name of the vessel on the ring buoy on the main deck and upper deck was faded/not on buoy. Retro-reflective tape was also faded in areas. Renew tape and name of vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified ring buoy had renewed retroflective tape and vessel name re-stenciled.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
The port side lighting fixture in the lazarette space was not secured in place and hanging by the wires. The protective guard was also missing. Re attach light and install protective guard/cage over glass.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified light in lazarette space as operational, properly mounted, and guarded.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Two lights under the bulwark on deck were missing the protective guard over the glass. Install guard/cage over glass.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified guards over glass.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Wiring and piping supports were wasted/broken or missing all together in lazarette space, engine room, and under the port side bench in the accommodation space. Properly support all wires and pipes with metal hangers at least every 24 inches.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified all wiring supported every 24 inches.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
A bonding wire in the tank room was not attached and laying in the bilge. Re attach bonding wire as designed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified bonding wire attached.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Two auto pilot lines were deteriorated in the engine room. Replace lines.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified auto pilot lines replaced.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Valve
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
The MSD tank overboard valve was not locked. Lock valve or breaker box.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified lock on MSD tank valve.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Dead ended wires were found in engine room and on aft of cabin on main deck. Remove or properly cap and enclose all dead ended wires.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified all dead-ended wires were removed.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
The emergency flashlights at the operating station and access to the engine room had dead batteries. Replace batteries for all portable emergency lights.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified flashlights operational.