Records from 2007 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 14 August 2025.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Vessels power driven bilge pump was not operational.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: MI received video of satisfactory operation of bilge pump.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Lazarette visual alarm was not operational.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: MI received video of satisfactory operation of bilge alarm light for lazarette
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
MIs observed a cracked vertical frame weld in the starboard fuel tank space adjacent to the entry hatch. Make satisfactory repairs. Cite: 46CFR 177.10-1(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: MI received photo of satisfactory repair.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
MIs observed a cracked longitudinal frame in the starboard bow void space adjacent to the entry hatch. Make satisfactory repairs. Cite: 46CFR 177.10-1(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: MI received photo of satisfactory repair.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
MI's observed a cracked motor mount on the port side of the starboard engine. Make satisfactory repairs. Cite: 46CFR 177.10-1(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: MI received photo of satisfactory repair.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 14 August 2025
Resolved
Center and Port Engine were missing guards around the crankshaft pulleys and the alternator pulley on the port engine. Cite: 46CFR 177.35-15(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: MI received photo of satisfactory placement of guards
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the marine inspector shall examine and test the following items to the extent necessary to determine that they are in proper operating condition and fit for the service for which they are intended. MI found the Starboard propulsion engine excessively leaking jacket water. Find source, and make repairs to the propulsion engine to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.25-10 60C
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Source of leak identified and corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
At all inspections special attention shall be paid to insure that no fire hazards exist and that guards or protective devices are provided in all hazardous places. MI found the Starboard propulsion engine excessively leaking lube oil. Find source, and make repairs to the propulsion engine to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.25-10(B)60C
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Source of leak identified and corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc). MI found 03 shafts with no guards in place. Place suitable guards over rotating machinery to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 177.35-15 60C
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Guards installed to the satisfaction of the MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc). MI found PTO fire pump system with no guards in place. Place suitable guards over rotating machinery to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 177.35-15 60C
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Guard installed to the satisfaction of the MI.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil fuel tank protection
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
Vent pipes for diesel fuel tanks. The discharge ends of vent pipes shall be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens shall consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 x 30 mesh. The flame screens or flame arresters shall be of such size and design as to prevent reduction in the net cross-sectional area of the vent pipe and permit cleaning or renewal of the flame screens or arrester elements. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.20-35(d) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2024
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Flame screens installed on vent pipes.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for intended voyages, all vessels must carry up to date Charts, sailing directions, Coast Pilots, Light lists, Notice to mariners, Tide tables, current tables, and all other nautical publications. MI found outdated Navigation publications. Replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 185.20-35 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2024
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: New navigation publications on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
Accessories, such as switches, fuses, and sockets, shall be standard National Electrical Code types for the loads to be carried. MI discovered that the fuse for the Engine room and lazarette lighting was inoperable. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 183.05-35 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2024
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: New fuse operating to the satisfaction of the MI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
Accessories, such as switches, fuses, and sockets, shall be standard National Electrical Code types for the loads to be carried. MI discovered that the fuse for the Steering gear room lighting was inoperable. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 183.05-35 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2024
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: New fuse operating to the satisfaction of the MI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and re-inspection the marine inspector shall examine and test the main and auxiliary steering apparatus to the extent necessary to determine that its condition is satisfactory and that it is fit for the service intended. MI found cotter pin missing from the starboard Jockey bar. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.25-35 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2024
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: New cotter pin installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 March 2024
Resolved
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI), vessels must complete an annual inspection within the periods specified by regulation and the Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. Vessel has not had a Coast Guard inspection since the COI issuance on 17MAY2022. Vessel is required to complete successful inspection prior to operating. 176.500(b)(1).
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Completed annual inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds; Vessel's rudder packing was missing/loose on port and starboard rudders. Also the hydraulic hoses on the engine driven pumps were beyond their service life and the outer layer had ruptured.
46 CFR 182.610(a)
60c
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 2 May 2022
Resolved 3 May 2022
Resolution: Hydraulic hoses on the engine driven pump were replaced with new ones. Packing was also placed and adjusted in the rudder posts.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure.... other equipment, is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended and that it complies with the regulations in this subchapter. Vessel was found to have multiple cracked welds-4 Cracks in Void #2; 4 Cracks in #3; 1 crack in Void #4. Stbd MDE exhaust bolt-missing.
46 CFR 176.05-10
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2022
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: Cracks were repaired to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Main Engine foundation bolts were found loose, air intakes were dirty and center shaft packing gland was bent and rubbing shaft.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2022
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: Placed guards over rotating machinery.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. The portable lights were dim and need new batteries at operating station and E-room.
46 CFR 183.430
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2022
Resolved 17 May 2022
Resolution: Replaced batteries on the lamps.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of electrical equipment and systems. There were dead ended wires on Stbd MDE and the battery box had water in it.
46 CFR 176.806
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2022
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: Dead end wires were properly secured to avoid possible personnel shock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
Inspection and operation of all weathertight closures above the weather deck and the provisions for drainage of sea water from the exposed decks; The Door gaskets and Engine room hatch gasket, were missing sections. Also the window above the operating station was found cracked, and the port side window was popping out of gasket.
46 CFR 176.802(6)
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2022
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: Port side cabin window gasket was replaced and window fitted in placed. Window above the operator was replaced with a new one.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 September 2021
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. 46CFR177.100. Vessel was reported damaged during hurrican IDA. USCG requires a salvage plan, transit plan and/or damage survey approved by our office or the “cognizant OCMI” prior to transit or return to service.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 October 2021
Resolution: The vessel is in drydock getting repairs.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 9 November 2018
Resolved
Bilge alarm for engine room does not operate. Troubleshoot and repair to satisfaction of marine inspector. 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 November 2018
Resolved 9 November 2018
Resolution: Crew replaced the inoperable bilge alarm with a new bilge alarm. Appropriate tests were conducted and found satisfactory.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 9 November 2018
Resolved
Found multiple cracks on both rudder stops. Conduct satisfactory repairs to satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 November 2018
Resolved 13 November 2018
Resolution: Completed repairs to the rudder stops on the affected areas.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 November 2018
Resolved
Exhaust lagging on starboard engine outboard riser failed and is in need of replacement. 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 November 2018
Resolved 9 November 2018
Resolution: Crew replaced exhaust lagging on starboard engine outboard riser to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Gears, couplings, flywheels & all machinery capable of injuring personnel shall be provided with adequate covers or guards. Guards were missing from the starboard engine on the externally driven pumps. Digital pictures will suffice. 46CFR58.01-20
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 September 2016
Resolved 14 September 2016
Resolution: Recieved digital picture of newy manufactured and installed machinery guard. Accepted & cleared deficency.