Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 March 2026.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 March 2026
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. In addition, a number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided... MI observed 115 adult life jackets and 11 child size life jackets in satisfactory condition on board. Vessel passenger count shall not exceed 115 and shall have appropriately sized life jackets for all passengers on board.
46 CFR 180.71
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 April 2026
Resolution: Vessel provided photographic evidence of new life jackets placed in service and properly labeled.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 March 2026
Resolved
A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must carry a minimum of three life buoys of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. MI observed degraded retro-reflective tape and missing cork on one of vessel's ring buoy. Vessel shall renew the retro-reflective tape.
46 CFR 180.70 (a)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 April 2026
Resolution: Vessel provided photographic evidence of ring buoy repaired. All sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 6 March 2026
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. MI observed signage for upper deck was degraded. Vessel shall renew signage.
46 CFR 185.602 (g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 April 2026
Resolution: Vessel provided evidence of signage repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 April 2025
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment other than buoyancy compartments, under all practical conditions. Bilge pickup in bunkroom inoperable.
46 CFR 182.25-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 May 2025
Resolved 30 April 2025
Resolution: Witnessed successful operation of the bilge pick up in the bunkroom.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 April 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull of which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load. Turbo filter missing on port-side engine.
46 CFR 182.05-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 May 2025
Resolved 2 May 2025
Resolution: Turbo filter satisfactorily replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 April 2025
Resolved
All vessels except non-self-propelled vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus. Steering linkage missing nut and secondary nut backed off.
46 CFR 182.30-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 May 2025
Resolved 30 April 2025
Resolution: Examined steering linkage and observed both nuts reinstalled.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 April 2025
Resolved
Non-conducting mats or grating shall be provided on deck in front and rear of switchboards. No mat provided in front of switchboard in machinery space.
46 CFR 183.10-15(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 May 2025
Resolved 2 May 2025
Resolution: Received photo of new mat placed in front of switchboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 April 2025
Resolved
The marine inspector shall require that all unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. Batteries behind operating station are not secured and battery for port-side generator is not contained in box.
46 CFR 176.25-50
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 May 2025
Resolved 2 May 2025
Resolution: Battery for generator now in box, and batteries behind operating station are now secured by straps.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 29 April 2025
Resolved
The marine inspector shall require that all unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. Flooring in port-side entrance of salon is folded up, creating a potential tripping hazard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 May 2025
Resolved 2 May 2025
Resolution: Received photo of mat placed over folded up flooring.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel is reduced to carrying 128 passengers until a sufficient amount of PFDs can be provided for the total persons on board per the vessel's COI.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 May 2025
Resolution: Sufficient amount of lifejackets were provided for total persons on board vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2025
Resolved
A number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided, or such greater number as necessary to provide a life jacket for each person being carried. Vessel is reduced to carrying 9 child passengers until a sufficient amount of PFDs can be provided for the total number of child passengers on board per the vessel's COI.
46 CFR 180.71(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 May 2025
Resolution: Sufficient amount of lifejackets were provided for total children on board vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 180.75
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light. 20 of the 103 life jackets on board were missing lights. Attach lights to 20 life jackets. Passenger count will be limited to 83 until the lights are on all life jackets.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 May 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 180.71
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. In addition, a number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provide. Vessel is certificated for up to 153 total persons on board. Vessel must have 153 adult size life jackets and 16 child size life jackets. Vessel currently has 103 adult and 11 child. Passenger count is limited to the number of life jackets on board.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Received photo evidence of additional 50 adult and 5 child life jackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 185.604 (f)
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Life jacket stowage area is labeled only for 103 adult and 11 child. Once vessel gets additional life jackets on board, update these numbers to 153 adult and 16 child.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Received photo evidence of appropriate labels for adult and child life jackets (additional storage below deck)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel to replace 8 life jacekts onboard due to condition. Vessel limited to carry only 95 total persons onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 April 2023
Resolution: Received photograph of 09 lifejackets onboard the vessel.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Vessel had no alcohol swabs on board. Provide enough alcohol swabs to test all members that could be directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident. Vessel is limited to an operating area that is within 2 hours of ability for chemical testing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 August 2022
Resolution: Received objective evidence of new alcohol testing swabs.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
The maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by durable marking of at least 1" numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. Max passengers signage was missing. Relabel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2022
Resolved 8 August 2022
Resolution: Received objective evidence of new signage posted limiting customers on upper deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit under approval 160.041 or equivalent. Aspirin in kit is expired. Replace with un-expired aspirin.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2022
Resolved 3 August 2022
Resolution: Received photographic evidence that the aspirin was replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
Provision must be made for closure of all supply ducts and exhaust ducts for a space protected by a fixed system starboard closure broken make provision for securing ventilation. 46 CFR 182.65(h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: C channel was reinstalled during the inspection and verified operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
Each Survival craft must be secured to the vessel with a float free link. Tag with breaking strength unavailable provide evidence that float free link is suitable for installation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: Objective evidence was received that the weak link was purchased and installed satisfactorily.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
Each item of survival craft must be of good quality and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Life float was missing vessel name and solas tape is worn. Label floats and ensure retro-reflective solas tape is renewed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2022
Resolved 3 August 2022
Resolution: Received photographic evidence that the Solas tape was replaced and floats were properly labeled.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
Fire detection must be installed in compliance with 181.400 through 181.420. Vessel is missing fire detector in accommodation space. Replace missing detector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2022
Resolved 8 August 2022
Resolution: Received documentary evidence of new smoke detector replaced and installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. Breaker panel in the engine room is missing labels. Identify supplied equipment and label.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Received objective evidence of labeled pannel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Replace wasted strainers on lazarette and accommodation space bilge suction inlets.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 April 2021
Resolution: New suction strainer installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Replace wasted hydraulic capstan mounted on forepeak gunwale/bulwark and associated piping/flexible tubing/couplings.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 April 2021
Resolved 12 April 2021
Resolution: Unused hydraulic system removed to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Repair damaged/wasted exhaust piping in lazarette. Submit an acceptable repair proposal to the OCMI prior to beginning repairs.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 April 2021
Resolution: Pictures submitted as objective evidence for exhaust repair. Uploaded to documents section.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Replace wasted ladder in forepeak.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 April 2021
Resolved 2 April 2021
Resolution: New ladder satisfactorily installed. Pictures uploaded into the documents section.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Provide means to secure reach rod for bilge suction in forepeak.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 April 2021
Resolved 2 April 2021
Resolution: Reach rod secured as originally installed. Pictures uploaded into the documents section.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Provide photo of clean and operable bilge suction in forepeak.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 April 2021
Resolution: Pictures uploaded into the documents section.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Training and qualification MLC - Personnel safety training
Issued 12 May 2020
Resolved
Vessel Captain did not have supervisor training per vessel DAPI program. provide evidence captain has completed supervisor training.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2020
Resolved 26 May 2020
Resolution: Submitted photo of certificate showing completion of training
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 12 May 2020
Resolved
Vessel did not have full compliment of current first aid kit inventory. Provide current advil, eye wash, ammonia inhalants, and burn gel or replace with a new kit.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2020
Resolved 15 May 2020
Resolution: Recieved photos of current inventory
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 May 2020
Resolved
Vessel did not have proper logs for maintenance of life saving and fire fighting equipment. Provide evidence of vessel crew logging maintenance of equipment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2020
Resolved 18 May 2020
Resolution: recieved pictures, all sat
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2020
Resolved
Vessels life ring aft of pilot house was missing the bung plug and the approval number series from Q Spec/manufacturer. Repair and provide information regarding approval series or replace with new and approved type.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2020
Resolved 19 May 2020
Resolution: Recieved pictures of lifering with proper labeling and in proper condition
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 May 2020
Resolved
Vessels battery charger did not have a cover on top to prevent debris or liquid from entering in. If out of service, remove, or install cover on top of battery charger.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2020
Resolved 15 May 2020
Resolution: Recieved photos, all sat
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 23 September 2019
Resolved
Outboard vertical support beam located in the tank room was found to be missing a section located approximately 1 foot from the bottom of the beam. Vessel O/O must submit a repair plan prior to commencing repairs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 December 2019
Resolved 9 December 2019
Resolution: Replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
US Coast Pilot, CG Light List, Tide/Currents, and Navigational charts are out of date. Provide updated charts and publications.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Provided updated publications
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Port side MSD valve not locked out. Secure valve to prevent discharge.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: MSD Valve locked
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Generator missing sign verifying derated capacity. Provide sign showing generator has been derated.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Generator sign provided
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Small battery installation missing cover. Replace cover for battery box.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Battery cover provided
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Switch for potable water pump missing cover. Replace cover for switch.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Cover provided for water pump switch.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 19 April 2018
Resolved
Buoyant line was wasted and needs to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 May 2018
Resolved 10 May 2018
Resolution: Buoyant Line Replaced.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 19 April 2018
Resolved
Bracket was too large for fire extinguisher, replace bracket with approved bracket.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 May 2018
Resolved 10 May 2018
Resolution: Bracket Replaced.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 19 April 2018
Resolved
Battery charger was open on top for venting and was missing a drip shield. Provide drip proof cover for battery charger.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 May 2018
Resolved 10 May 2018
Resolution: Drip Shield was installed.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 19 April 2018
Resolved
Circuit breaker was found with openings, provide blanks for both panels on the bridge.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 May 2018
Resolved 10 May 2018
Resolution: Blanks provided.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 12 April 2018
Resolved
Port steering gear rudder post support was found wasted and cracked. Provide repair proposal and repair to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. Conduct visual inspection prior to getting underway and log inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 May 2018
Resolved 10 May 2018
Resolution: Replaced support with new piece. Operational test satified.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Lifeline needs to be attached around the body of the life buoy IAW 46 CFR 180.70.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Life line was attached around the body of the life bouy.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Life float water light tethers need to be at least 18’ long IAW 46 CFR 180.150.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 5 June 2017
Resolution: Life lines for water lights were at least 18 feet.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Life lines on all life floats need to be replaced IAW 46CFR 180.150.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Life lines on all life floats were replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Port forward water light and starboard aft floating water light for life floats have expired batteries IAW 46 CFR 180.150.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 24 July 2017
Resolution: New batteries provided.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Repair or replace starboard navigation light meeting UL 1104 (All lights need to meet UL 1104) IAW 46 CFR 183.420.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Repaced all nav lights with UL 1104 lights.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Potable water tanks need to have caps on fill pipes IAW 46 CFR 176.818
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Potable water tanks had caps on fill pipes.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Show proper operation of fire pump with pressure of at least 60 psi IAW 46 CFR 181.10-19(c).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 22 May 2017
Resolution: Fire pump was operating correctly.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of emergency lighting in FWD berthing IAW 46 CFR 183.30.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 24 July 2017
Resolution: Demonstrated proper oeration of emergency lighting.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Generator belt cover guards bolts need to be tightened and bracket fixed IAW 46 CFR 184.620.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Guards wer fixed and properly in place.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Ensure watertight hatch for anchor locker is watertight, tighten dogs IAW 46 CFR 179.360.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Watertight hatch for anchor locker was watertight
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Post EAP hotline phone number IAW 46 CFR 16.401.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Posted EAP hotline number.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Install GPS to VHF-DSC and input MMSI IAW 46 CFR 184.502.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: GPS was installed to VHF-DSC and MMSI was inputted.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Update Inland Navigation Rules IAW 46 CFR 184.420.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Inland Navigation Rules was updated.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Each life float painter line must be long enough that each life float can float without contacting any other life float in the group IAW 46 CFR 180.137.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Life float painter lines were of a correct length.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
STBD rudder needs packing, tightened, and bolt missing at rudder post IAW 46 CFR 176.804.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 24 July 2017
Resolution: New bolts installed and rudder packed approrpriately.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Waste Heat Recovery
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Port engine jacket water leak needs repaired IAW 46 CFR 176.804.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Verified that port jacket water leak was fixed.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Have placard or written directions for generator amps, hertz, and volts gauges to work properly IAW 46 CFR 183.320.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 24 July 2017
Resolution: Markings provided for generator.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
EPIRB battery was expired. Replace with new battery or new CAT 1 EPIRB. Vessel limited to 3NM of shore until EPIRB battery is fixed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Replaced EPIRB
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-27.5 MHz)
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel's SSB radio was not installed. Install SSB and have FCC tech add radio to station license and inspect radio. Provide report. Vessel is limited to 20NM of shore until SSB is operational.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Owner requested change in route to 20NM in order to eliminate the requirement for a MF or SSB radio.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel had no bridge to bridge certificate or second VHF radio. Install VHF radio and have FCC tech issue a bridge to bridge certificate.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 May 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Bridge to bridge certificate was on board.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Emergency light in accommodation space was non operational. Repair or replace light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Emergency light operable.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Door to the starboard panel box in pilot house was unable to be latched. Replace door or install latch
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Added latch.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
A dead ended wire was found aft of the port engine in a junction box without a cover. Remove wire or properly cap and enclose wire in junction box with cover.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Properly capped and in enclosed junction box.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
A dead ended wire was found fwd of STBD engine. Remove or properly cap and enclose in a junction box.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Properly capped and in enclosed junction box.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Two through hull fittings were found without a cap or anything on them aft of each engine. Properly cap holes to ensure watertightness.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Properly capped.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Forward void hatch could not be opened without pry bar and once open the mechanics were loose. Make hatch operational as designed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: hatch operable.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Panel boxes in engine room were not labeled. Label panel boxes and breakers.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Panel box labeled.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Location
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Fire hose not easily accessible. Container needs to be notched out for better stowage and removal.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Hose made readily accessible.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Wiring
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
The water cooler hose on the port generator was being chaffed. Replace hose and add chaffing gear to prevent future damage.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Replaced hose.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
During operation, the port engine had excessive exhaust smoke coming from the air intake/circulation area. Repair and eliminate leaking exhaust smoke. Owner stated that diesel mechanics are working on issue.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Replaced parts to remove smoke.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 21 March 2016
Resolved
Automatic bilge pump in engine room needs light to come on in pilot house when bilge pump operates.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Verified operation.