Records from 2004 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 September 2025.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Vessels floating light battery was expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 September 2025
Resolution: Operator installed new battery.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
Each lighting fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have a guard or be made of high strength material, except in an accommodation space, radio room, galley, or similar space where it is not subject to damage. Vessel was missing light covers in engine room and pump room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 September 2025
Resolution: Operator provided documentation showing the actual lamps installed in the fixtures were self-contained LED lights, and did not need the protective cover to prevent accidental damage.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel's lifejackets were found in not serviceable condition. Reduced total persons allowed to 128.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 September 2025
Resolution: Operator procured new lif jackets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 16 September 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 in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. Vessels pump room bilge high level alarm light was inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 September 2025
Resolution: Operator installed new indicator at operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. Have fittings of brass or other suitable corrosion-resistant material that comply with NFPA 1963 (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 175.600) or other standard specified by the Commandant.MI observed incompatable fitting at fire station.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 September 2025
Resolution: Operator removed incompatible fitting and connected hose directly to the valve.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
Wiring joints and splices shall be mechanically secure and made in junction boxes. MI observed wire terminal strip mounted to forward bulkhead in engine room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 September 2025
Resolution: Operator placed connections inside junction boxes.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 6 September 2024
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. MI observed no guard over the pulley for the bilge/fire pump attached to the port engine.
46 CFR 177.35-15 (Old-T)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2024
Resolved 20 September 2024
Resolution: Operator provided photograph showing machinery guard has been installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 September 2024
Resolved
All electrical installation shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer In Charge, Marine Inspections. MI found a distribution panel where half of the breakers were not labeled.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 September 2024
Resolved 20 September 2024
Resolution: Operator provided photograph showing breakers have been labeled.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 June 2022
Resolved
Where liquid level indicating gages are installed, they shall be of heat resistant materials, adequately protected from mechanical damage and provided at the tank connections with devices which automatically close in he event of rupture of the gage or gage lines. Both fuel tanks are using non-heat resistant rubber lines. Replace rubber lines with heat resistant materials, adequately protected from mechanical damage and provided at the tank connections with devices which automatically close in he event of rupture of the gage or gage lines.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2022
Resolved 26 July 2022
Resolution: Verified the installation of the correct gage.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 June 2022
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the machinery that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. The starboard engine has a temporary repair for the engine shutdown. Make permanent repairs to the starboard engine shutdown to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2022
Resolved 26 July 2022
Resolution: Verified new operational system installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 6 June 2022
Resolved
Rotating machinery must be properly protected by cover, guard or rail. The Starboard engine's belts are not protected and protrude close to the crew walkway. Make sure the rotating machinery is properly protected by guard, cover or rail.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2022
Resolved 25 July 2022
Resolution: Verified guard was installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 September 2021
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The port fuel tank isolation valve was inoperable from outside the space. Repair/replace.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Demonstrated operation of fuel shut off valve.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26ft, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level. The vessel's high water level alarm for the pump room was inoperable. Fix the bilge high level alarm so it is audible and visual. Vessel given 7 days for repair.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 September 2020
Resolved 23 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided a video and a photograph of the successful operation of the high level alarm for the pump room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
A voltmeter and an ammeter shall be provided that can be used to measure voltage and current of each generator. Vessel's ammeter was not operational. Fix the ammeter.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 September 2020
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided evidence the ammeter is operational.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection the marine inspector shall examine and test electrical items to the extent necessary to determine safe condition for service intended. Emergency lighting on vessel was not operating when main power supply was off. Have emergency lighting operational in accordance with regulations.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 September 2020
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Emergency lighting was operational when main power supply was off.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
Vessels shall be inspected for compliance and shall be in accordance with standards acceptable to the Marine Inspector. Vessel's watertight door exhibited rot at the bottom frame. Fix rot under watertight door.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 September 2020
Resolved 28 June 2021
Resolution: Attended vessel to conduct a chalk test, all sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection shall be posted under glass or other suitable material so all pages are visible that observation of passengers is likely. Vessel did not have original COI on board or posted. Have original Certificate of Inspection on board and posted as per the regulations.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 September 2020
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: COI was placed on board and posted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel did not have an acceptable first-aid kit. Have on board an acceptable first-aid kit.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 September 2020
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: New items were added to the first aid kit to include bandages, aspirin, and sanitizer.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel's chart was not up-to-date. Update chart.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 September 2020
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased new charts applicable to the operated route.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 June 2019
Resolved
No Marine Employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who meet criteria in 46 CFR 16.230(a)(1)through(3). Not all current employees meeting this criteria have been enrolled in the vessel's drug testing program.
46 CFR 16.210 & 230
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 July 2019
Resolved 15 July 2019
Resolution: Received email with documentation of crewmembers' enrollment with drug consortium
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 June 2019
Resolved
Bilge suctions shall be fitted with suitable strainers having an open area not less than three times the area of the bilge pipe. The bilge pipe piercing the collision bulkhead shall be fitted with a screw-down valve located on the forward side of the collision bulkhead and operable from above the weather deck. In lieu thereof, a screw-down valve may be fitted to the bilge line on the after side of the collision bulkhead if it is readily accessible under service conditions.
The bilge piping piercing the collision bulkhead is not fitted with a strainer, and has no screw-down valve forward or aft of the collision bulkhead.
46 CFR 182.25-5 (b)&(d)
Deficiency must be corrected during Winter 2019/2020 haul-out.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 July 2019
Resolved 9 April 2020
Resolution: Owner installed strainer on bilge pick-up fwd of collision bulkhead, and installed screw-down valve aft of the collision bulkhead.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Injector (fuel injection)
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
The #2 generator was found to have a CG-A1 fuel hose exceeding 30" in length, replace fuel hose with an approved SAE J-1942 type or metallic piping.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Fuel hose was replaced with proper type.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
02 Fuel strainers were found to have zip-ties on them to prevent leaks, repair/replace/remove both fuel tank strainers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Fuel strainers were removed from service and replaced with metallic piping.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Waste Heat Recovery
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
The #2 generator cooling hose was being held in place with rope, provide piping/hose with permanent bracket.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Cooling hose was provided with proper bracket.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
Both fuel tank sight glasses were found with the valve open, label valves "To be left closed."
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Sight glass valves were properly labeled.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
The forward water tight door could not fully closed, make door watertight.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Watertight door was adjusted and made watertight.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
03 lighting sockets were found to be broken and missing, repair and make operable.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Lighting fixtures were made safe and operable.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
Numerous electrical boxes were found un-mounted, permanently mount all outlet/switch/junction boxes.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: All boxes were mounted properly.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Fastener
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
02 bolts on the steering cable turnbuckles were found to be undersized, replace bolts with larger diameter.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Steering gear bolts were renewed with adequate sized hardware.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
Lazarette outlet was found un-mounted and supply power cable had no bulkhead fitting, mount outlet and provide fitting.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Cable transit was provided with fitting and outlet box was mounted.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
Galley space high-level visual indicator was inoperable, repair or replace.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Visual indicator operated properly.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 8 June 2018
Resolved
Retro-reflective tape on several lifejackets and one ring buoy were wasted away, renew retro-reflective tape.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Life jackets retro-reflective tape was replaced on lifejackets and ring buoy.
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Accessability
Issued 15 June 2017
Resolved
Make modifications to rescue platform to increase stability and performance.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 July 2017
Resolved 13 July 2017
Resolution: New rescue platform installed, tested and approved.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 15 June 2017
Resolved
Replace retroreflective material on 26 adult and 06 child lifejackets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2017
Resolved 30 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel replaced retro tape as nessasary.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 15 June 2017
Resolved
Terminate dead-end speaker wire on port and starboard side in bar area.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2017
Resolved 30 June 2017
Resolution: Dead end wires terminated within a box.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 15 June 2017
Resolved
Provide drug and alcohol testing records.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2017
Resolved 13 July 2017
Resolution: Vessel rep. provided proof of all employees covered for random drug testing and pre-employment drug testing.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 5 May 2017
Resolved
Crop and renew forepeak port side areas identified during previous hull exam.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: Corpped and renewed bottom plating on forepeak port and stbd side as agreed
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Capacity
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Repair/replace firepump. Pump leaks excessively. No operation permitted with firepump removed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 June 2016
Resolved 10 June 2016
Resolution: Firepump was repaired. Tested firepump. All sat.