Inspection history · 85
2 July 2026
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8425917
18 June 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8407699
4 June 2026
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8391067
29 January 2026
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8303588
21 January 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8298789
30 October 2025
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8260784
16 October 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8250535
13 August 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8209587
15 May 2025
MTSA Verification · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8136890
10 March 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8091631
27 February 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8085847
27 January 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8070453
19 December 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8049480
10 December 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8046205
16 November 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8035719
9 September 2024
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7998656
3 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7994768
30 May 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7923603
4 March 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7873773
20 February 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7867330
13 February 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7867329
1 February 2024
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7839844
13 September 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7790653
18 August 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7772237
29 June 2023
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7726674
3 April 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7661769
23 March 2023
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7658028
15 March 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7651695
28 February 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7644189
8 February 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7634270
25 January 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7626332
4 January 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7616323
4 January 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7636449
30 November 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7602261
28 November 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7600734
17 October 2022
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7575597
1 September 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7548910
27 July 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7519418
22 June 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7528797
18 May 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7454126
12 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7429151
11 April 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7431020
14 February 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7395858
9 December 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7365328
26 October 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7344887
18 October 2021
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7334625
23 April 2020
Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6942904
5 December 2019
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6866080
22 November 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6860516
22 November 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6867675
26 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6907406
18 September 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6807770
21 June 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6716987
8 May 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6683267
26 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6673396
22 March 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6648908
13 March 2019
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6640277
12 December 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6597892
10 November 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6578887
10 November 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6582276
17 September 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6544153
27 August 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6527072
27 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6532529
14 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6512013
6 June 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6429454
11 May 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6417687
27 March 2018
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6376502
8 January 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6332139
26 December 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6328879
12 October 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6298217
17 September 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6269143
25 July 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6220798
29 June 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6191585
14 April 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6129066
4 April 2017
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6103769
31 March 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6114942
1 February 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6087517
16 December 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6059817
23 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6050566
9 November 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6048498
27 September 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6015824
17 August 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5983899
7 May 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5888361
24 March 2016
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5832815
17 March 2016
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5835479
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 May 2026
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure: Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Three electrical pressure switch housings are broken on the B end Voith system.
46 CFR 111.01-1(b)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 June 2026
Resolved 2 July 2026
Resolution: Received objective evidence the pressure switch houses were replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
Illuminated exit signs are required and must be installed in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical Engineering Regulations) of this chapter. The exit sign for the “B” end salon is not illuminating.
46CFR78.47-40(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2025
Resolved 30 October 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence that exit sign is now illuminated.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
Complete but simple instructions for the operation of the systems must be located in a conspicuous place at or near all pull boxes, stop valve controls and in the CO2 cylinder storage room. On systems in which the CO2 cylinders are not within the protected space, these instructions must also include a schematic diagram of the system and instructions detailing alternate methods of discharging the system should the manual release or stop valve controls fail to operate. The CO2 cylinder storage room for the EDG space CO2 extinguishing system has incorrect instructions for local operation of the system.
46CFR76.15-10(h)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2025
Resolved 15 January 2026
Resolution: Verified new sign was posted and lined up with the current installation.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must have a sound powered telephone system or a voice tube system among the following; (1) Wheelhouse. The sound powered telephone system bells for the sound powered telephones in both “A” and “B” end wheelhouses are inop.
46CFR113.30-5(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2025
Resolved 4 June 2026
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of both sound powered phone bells from each bridge.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
All bulkheads and decks shall be classed as A-60, A-30, A-15, A-0, B-15, B-0, or C, depending upon the type of space on each side of the bulkhead or above and below the deck. The minimum requirements for the decks between the various spaces, where such decks do not form the boundaries of stepped main vertical zones, shall be as noted in table 72.05-10(g). Found a cable penetration in the overhead just inboard of upriver side bulkhead in the EDG space missing the majority of its cable penetration structural fire protection material.
46CFR72.05-1(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2025
Resolved 4 December 2025
Resolution: repairs completed and NDT complete.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
Where pressure-indicating gages are used, they must be chosen to be compatible with the pressure to be indicated. The pressure gauge on the start air pressure vessel nearest on the “A” end of the vessel is damaged.
46CFR54.15-5(f)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2025
Resolved 13 November 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence a new calibrated gauge within the appropiate pressure range was installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
All fuel pipes, pipe connections, and accessories must be readily accessible, protected against mechanical injury, and effectively secured against excessive movement and vibration by the use of soft nonferrous metal liners or straps. The #2 generator is missing a vibration damper on the fuel lines nearest to the control panel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2025
Resolved 30 October 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence that a vibration damper support was installed on the fuels lines that were missing one.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
At each annual inspection, the inspector shall examine the tank tops and bilges in the machinery spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil which might create a fire hazard. After failure of the potable water tank, the bilge is filled with excessive oil / water mixture.
46cfr 71.25-45
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 11 March 2025
Resolution: Received receipt of Accurate Marine pumping off oily waste.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. The B-end lube oil tank supply valve is not functioning as designed requiring multiple zip ties to remain closed.
46CFR71.25-50
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 11 March 2025
Resolution: Received picture of vavle replaced, all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. The newly added tool chest in the engine room is not secured, possibly creating a hazardous situation.
46CFR71.25-50
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 11 March 2025
Resolution: Received picture of tool chest permanently secured, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
Each lifesaving appliance, including lifeboat equipment, must be inspected monthly using the checklists required under paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section to make sure the appliance and the equipment are complete and in good working order. A report of the inspection, including a statement as to the condition of the equipment, must be recorded in the vessel's official logbook. Vessel’s monthly lifesaving inspections have not included lifejackets for the past several months. 46 CFR 199.190(e)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 5 March 2025
Resolution: Cleared via submission of updated form
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 16 November 2024
Resolved
Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. A and B end voith drive compartment's watertight hatches are wasted and no longer watertight. After repairs, hose test hatches in the presence of a CGMI. 46CFR71.30-10(a), 50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2024
Resolved 10 December 2024
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of attending MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 16 November 2024
Resolved
The spring in a relief valve in service for pressures up to and including 250 pounds per square inch shall not be reset for any pressure more than 10 percent above or 10 percent below that for which the relief valve is marked. For higher pressures, the spring shall not be reset for any pressure more than 5 percent above or 5 percent below that for which the relief valve is marked. Pressure relief valves on air receivers were marked 350 psi on the bodies then reset to 275 psi resulting in a greater than the 5 percent allowance. 46CFR54.15-10(g)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 November 2024
Resolution: Crew adjusted pressure relief valves on air receivers to be within a 5 percent allowance.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 September 2024
Resolved
Each self propelled vessel must have a navigation light indicator panel in the navigating bridge to control side, masthead, and stern lights. The panel must visually and audibly signal the failure of each of these navigation lights. Aft anchor primary light illuminated and audibly alarmed for indicating a fault. 46CFR111.75-17
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2024
Resolved 26 September 2024
Resolution: Received video of aft anchor light fully operational.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 9 September 2024
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. COD on board vessel expired in July 2024. Operator showed proof of application; verified database that a valid COD is on file. 46 CFR 67.313(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 23 September 2024
Resolved 23 September 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provided receipt for newly ordered COD.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 September 2024
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to see that the vessel's firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use and that all such equipment required by the regulations in this subchapter is provided, maintained, and replaced as indicated. The fire station No.2 fire hose is torn at the coupling near the hydrant connection. 46 CFR 78.17-80(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2024
Resolved 21 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel installed new fire hose.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 September 2024
Resolved
Each individual bilge suction shall be fitted with a suitable bilge strainer having an open area of not less than three times that of the suction pipe. The bilge suction’s strainer in void A-3 is broken on the top and the outboard side is missing. 46 CFR 56.50-50(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2024
Resolved 23 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of newly installed strainer, and email confirmation sat op test.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 September 2024
Resolved
Piping subject to internal head pressure from oil in tank must be fitted with positive shutoff valves located at the tank and operated remotely from outside the space. The remote actuator for the fuel shutoff valve in void B-3 for the supply to the B-end fuel transfer pump is inoperable, dismantled and the valve has failed in the closed position. 46 CFR 56.50-60 (d)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2024
Resolved 27 January 2025
Resolution: New valve installed and tested.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 1 February 2024
Resolved
AIS must be maintained in effective operating condition, which includes the accurate input and upkeep of all AIS data fields and system updates.
AIS unit’s screen is inoperable at the at “A” end pilothouse such that data fields cannot be updated.
33 CFR 164.46(d)(2)(iv), 16c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 February 2024
Resolved 4 March 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence the unit was replaced. Attached documents to activity.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation, testing and approval
Issued 1 February 2024
Resolved
Each buoyant work vest carried under the permissive authority of this section must be approved under (1) Subpart 160.053 of this chapter; or (2) Subpart 160.077 of this chapter as a commercial hybrid PFD.
Eight work vests stowed near the rescue boat were not approved by either 160.03 or 160.077.
46 CFR 78.36-5(a)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2024
Resolved 13 March 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence that new work vests with the correct Q-spec per Subchapter H were purchased and placed on board near the rescue boat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 February 2024
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances and arrangements on passenger vessels must be in accordance with subchapter W of this chapter.
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use.
47 child lifejackets (16 of which were replaced on the spot) and 01 adult lifejacket (which was replaced on the spot) were found wasted and unready for immediate use.
46 CFR 70.28-1, 46 CFR 199.190, 50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2024
Resolved 13 February 2024
Resolution: Resolved to satisfaction of attending MI
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 1 February 2024
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances and arrangements on passenger vessels must be in accordance with subchapter W of this chapter.
Each lifesaving appliance must be inspected monthly using the checklists required under paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section to make sure the appliance and the equipment are complete and in good working order. A report of the inspection, including a statement as to the condition of the equipment, must be recorded in the vessel's official logbook.
Monthly lifesaving equipment inspection records did not include inspection of lifejackets onboard.
46 CFR 70.28-1, 46 CFR 199.190(e)(1), 50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2024
Resolved 20 February 2024
Resolution: Cleared based on submission of logs
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 February 2024
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances and arrangements on passenger vessels must be in accordance with subchapter W of this chapter.
Each vessel must carry a lifejacket for each person on board.
03 adult lifejackets were missing, 03 were replaced on the spot.
46 CFR 70.28-1, 46 CFR 199.70(b)(1), 10c
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 February 2024
Resolution: 03 more lifejackets were brought onboard the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable. A-end door to salon deck had no latching device to secure door.
46CFR72.03-5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2023
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: O/O provided required latching device to door.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
All enclosed spaces within the vessel shall be properly vented or ventilated. Means shall be provided to close off all vents and ventilators. Multiple dampers on main deck were missing mechanical closure devices
46CFR72.15-15
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: O/O added mechanical closure devices to dampers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
Piping subject to internal head pressure from oil in tank must be fitted with positive shutoff valves located at the tank and operated remotely from outside of the space. Transfer pump suction valve located on the B-End was inoperable. Repair or replace.
46CFR56.50-60
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2022
Resolved 29 June 2023
Resolution: witnessed proper operation of valve
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 October 2022
Resolved
Each self-propelled vessel must be provided with a power
driven pump or pumps connected to the bilge main as req'
Neither of the vessels power-driven bilge pumps were
able to take suction from vessels watertight compartment. Repair system
46CFR56.50-55
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: MI witnessed sat operational test of bilge system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 October 2022
Resolved
Piping subject to internal head pressure from oil in tank must be fitted with positive shutoff valves located at the tank and operated remotely from outside of the space.
46CFR56.50-60
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: MI witnessed sat operational test of fuel shut off valves.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 17 October 2022
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Vessel's stowage of life jackets does not permit for immediate use. Submit plan for life jacket release.
46CFR199.190(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 November 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: MI witnessed operational test of release boxes and additional stowage of lifejackets.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 17 October 2022
Resolved
Each light fixture in the weather or in a location exposed to splashing water must be watertight. Each fixture in a damp or wet location must at least be dripproof. E-lights located at top of A-end ladderwell and B-end 2nd deck did not have proper enclosures. Repair.
46CFR111.75-20(d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 November 2022
Resolved 30 November 2022
Resolution: Verified proper installation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 17 October 2022
Resolved
Each fall used in a launching appliance must be turned end-for-end at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed not more than 5 years or be inspected annually and renewed not more than 4 years. Replace falls.
46CFR199.190(j)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 November 2022
Resolved 5 December 2022
Resolution: O/O provided paperwork for replacement falls
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 17 October 2022
Resolved
Plans for lifesaving are to show location and arrangement of the manufacturer's name and identification for all equipment, and all other relevant and necessary information. Vessel's approved safety plan and vessels location and number of life jackets did not match. Submit proposal to meet safety plan
46CFR71.65-5(g)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 November 2022
Resolved 23 March 2023
Resolution: Attending MI walked FCP/safety plan
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 17 October 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must have a reliable means of voice communication independent of the vessel's electrical system between the navigating bridge and the alternative steering station. The Voith A & B void ends navigation bridge sound-powered phone to ECR was inoperative.
46 CFR 113.30-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 November 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: MI completed sat test of SPP.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel's stability letter sets forth conditions of operation. Vessel is required to maintain watertight doors, vessel's "B" end doors failed to make contact on all dogging surfaces.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 May 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Checked WTD's on both "A" & "B" ends. Door dog arms are making contact with dogging surfaces.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
Each arrangement for the storage of oil must ensure the safety of the vessel and all persons aboard. Voith oil head tank leaking on to deck from sight glass gage.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 June 2022
Resolved 17 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel installed OEM head tank valves and associated parts.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 14 February 2022
Resolved
Medical certificates shall be issued to all other mariners for a maximum period of 5 years. Vessel's master had an expired medical certificate. Master may not operate vessel until medical certificate is renewed.
46CFR10.301(b)(3)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: Master resigned from VDOT ferry service to begin retirement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 58.05(a) The material, design, construction, workmanship, and arrangement of main propulsion machinery and of each auxiliary, directly connected to the engine and supplied as such, must be at least equivalent to the standards established by the ABS Steel Vessel Rules. Vessel shall repair A-end #3 thrust bearing to original, prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 December 2021
Resolution: The #3 bearing was re-greased and power trial were sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 26 October 2021
Resolved
The fixed CO2 firefighting system lockout valve must be locked open at all times, excpet while maintenance is being performed on the system, when the valve must be locked in the closed position. The CO2 system lockout valve had no lock installed as required. 46 CFR 76.15-50(e)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 October 2021
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: A lock was installed and the lockout valve was locked in the open position.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to see that the vessel's firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use and that all such equipment is provided, maintained, and replaced. The EDG's fixed firefighting CO2 system's nitrogen time delay was discharged and loose in its mount.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 October 2021
Resolution: The vessel's firefighting servicing company replaced the spent nitrogen time delay bottle with a new one.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to see that the vessel's firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use and that all such equipment is provided, maintained, and replaced. The engine compartment's fixed CO2 firefighting system had a loose flexible hose on one of the cylinders.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 October 2021
Resolution: The vessel's fire servicing company tightened the loose flexible hose at the engine compartment's fixed system's cylinder bank.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to see that the vessel's firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use and that all such equipment is provided, maintained, and replaced. Numerous portable fire extinguisher mounts were missing the handle locking pins.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 October 2021
Resolution: Portable extinguisher mounts had handle locking pins replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
The owner, master, or person incharge shall keep records of annual fire servicing and such records shall be made available to inspectors upon request. The vessel's annual fire servicing certificate was not available for inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 October 2021
Resolution: The annual fire servicing certificate was made available for inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
Means shall be provided for closing all openings in fire protected spaces by permanently installed means. The car deck ventilation closures for the engine compartment have dogs that are missing nuts.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: Engine compartment manual dampers had all missing fasteners replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Ring lifebuoy retro-reflective material needs renewed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: Retro-reflective material was renewed for all ring lifebuoys.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. The ring lifebuoy vessel name markings need renewed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: Ring-lifebuoy markings were renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Ring lifebuoys had expired waterlight batteries.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: Ring-lifebuoy waterlight batteries were replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must have a reliable means of voice communication independent of the vessel's electrical system between the navigating bridge and the alternative steering station. The B-end navigation bridge sound-powered phone to ECR was inoperative.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: B-end sound-powered phone to ECR was repaired and operationally tested.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Five adult lifejackets and two child lifejackets were unserviceable.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 October 2021
Resolution: Unserviceable lifejackets were replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 18 October 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must have a reliable means of voice communication independent of the vessel's electrical system between the navigating bridge and the alternative steering station. The A-end navigation bridge sound-powered phone to ECR was inoperative.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 October 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 April 2020
Resolved
Found new installations of lockoutvalve and time delay bottles on existing fixed CO2 system to engine room. Alteration of system also requires odorizing unit. Provide plans to Marine Safety Center for approval. 46CFR76.15-50(f), 46CFR76.15-60
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 November 2021
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: Plans approved by MSC
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 April 2020
Resolved
Found leak in fixed C02 manifold piping upon system test. Prove proper installation through pressure drop test to satisfaction of attending USCG MI. 46CFR75.15-15(j)(2)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: Witnessed drop test of the manifold piping to the stop valve at 1000 p.s.i. No leaks found and no drop in pressure, all sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 April 2020
Resolved
Submit revised Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTPs) to the Marine Safety Center for approval.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 23 May 2023
Resolution: Received approved PSTP letter from MSC.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 March 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must carry a lifejacket for each person onboard. Most of the vessel's adult lifejackets are in an unserviceable condition due to deterioration of the buoyant material. Vessel passenger count reduced to 250 until lifejackets are provided to meet persons allowed as detailed on COI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Verified correct inventory of serviceable lifejackets as required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 March 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must carry a lifejacket for each person onboard. Most of the vessel's adult lifejackets and some of the child lifejackets are in an unserviceable condition due to deterioration of the buoyant material. Vessel passenger count is reduced to 158 until lifejackets are brought onboard to meet the passenger limitations noted on the vessel's COI. Passenger count in reference to total persons aboard. Received evidence of addtional lifejackets aboard. Pax count increased to 186.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel obatined new lifejackets, persons allowed count increased to 250. Deficiency superceded by new CG-835 issued, see activity 6648908.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 13 March 2019
Resolved
Means shall be provided for closing all openings to the space protected from outside such space. Automatic louver for natural ventilation to the machinery space at the "B" end lower damper is not oeprational. Louver must remain in the closed position until repaired to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 April 2019
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of the B-end lower damper.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently Not broadcasting (1) IMO Number
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 September 2018
Resolved 24 September 2018
Resolution: Owner reported AIS discrepencies corrected. Used NAVCEN to verify vessel's AIS broadcast accuracy.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Piping
Issued 12 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel had an expeansion joint leak on the #2 main engine jacket water system. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the OCMI prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 May 2018
Resolved 15 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced bursted expansion joint to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board
Issued 27 December 2017
Resolved
Vessels EOS alarm panel continues to send a high level signal to the EOS quick panel. Engineers on-board feel it is the MSD and has been secured after pumping down the MSD level and cleaning sensors. MIs will verify at Drydock beginning on Jan 4, 2018.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 March 2018
Resolution: Cleared CG-835 for vessel's engine room alarm for MSD System, problem has been resolved and tech report recieved.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel's engine room alarm panel malfunctioned while carrying passengers showing multiple false alarms. Troubleshoot alarm panel and provide a technicians report to the satisfaction of OCMI prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 December 2017
Resolution: Issued new deficiency for rectification at upcoming drydock.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 4 April 2017
Resolved
Overspeed trip did not work. Repair and prove operation to MI prior to operating #3 Generator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 May 2017
Resolved 14 April 2017
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Reverse Current Protection
Issued 4 April 2017
Resolved
Reverse power relay did not work. Repair and prove operation to MI prior to operating #3 Generator in parallel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2017
Resolved 29 June 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of #1,2, and 3 SSDG reverse power relays, all sat.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Level Alarm
Issued 31 March 2017
Resolved
Vessel's audible alarm for engineering systems is inoperative. Vessel is required to make repairs and submit a chief maintenance report and phone call back to CGMI when fixed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 31 March 2017
Resolution: Found that the cable on the main mother board at the expansion plug had fallen out of the socket due to it not having retainer screws. The cable was plugged back into the socket and secured with retainer scres. All operational.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 17 March 2016
Resolved
Several cracks identified in foundations for pedestal bearings directly aft of main engines on both A & B ends. Conduct NDT to determine extent of cracks; provide NDT report to CG [name withheld]: 46 CFR 170.005 Due date: Prior to sailing
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2016
Resolved 18 March 2016
Resolution: [name withheld] received NDT report for dye-penetrant testing of visible cracks and all weld seams - weld seams were all sat and terminations of the visible cracks in the foundations' flange plates were identified; all sat.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 17 March 2016
Resolved
Submit repair proposal for cracks to CG MI for review and approval prior to commencing any repairs.
Cite: 46 CFR 170.005 Due date: Prior to sailing.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2016
Resolved 18 March 2016
Resolution: [name withheld] attended the vessel to review repair proposal with vessel's representative. Vessel owner made verbal repair proposal to crop out entire flange of any portion of the bearing foundation that had a crack. Proposal was approved; all sat.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 17 March 2016
Resolved
Complete repairs as approved by and to the satisfaction of the attending CG [name withheld]: 46 CFR 170.005 Due date: Prior to sailing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2016
Resolved 29 March 2016
Resolution: Inspected final weld repair of renewed plates in A and B end propoulsion shaft pedestal bearing support; all sat.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 17 March 2016
Resolved
Before & after repairs, conduct shaft alignment and provide tech report to CG [name withheld]: 46 CFR 58.05-1(a) Due date: Prior to sailing.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2016
Resolved 4 April 2016
Resolution: Recieved initial & final technician's reports for alignments of shafts in A & B ends following completion of repairs to foundations and resintallations of bearing assemblies; all sat.