Records from 2017 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 23 October 2024.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Electric bilge pumps and float switches in lazarrette and FWD bilge space not mounted.
Permanantly mount bilge pumps and switches prior to credit drydock.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 April 2024
Resolution: Vessel no longer holds a valid COI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Certificate or documentary evidence of financial security for repatriation
Issued 11 December 2020
Resolved
A certificate of documentation is required for the operation of a vessel in certain trades, service as evidence of vessel nationality, and permits a vessel to be subject to preferred mortgages. Vessel's COD and COI are not valid until change of ownership is amended on vessels COD and COI. Change of ownership on COD and COI need to be completed prior to the carriage of passengers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided up to date certificate of documentation (COD) and successfully completed a COI inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 18 November 2020
Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. One of the life floats was found in unserviceable condition. Unserviceable life float must be removed and serviced by a qualified facility. Vessel is limited to a max of 44 persons until a serviceable life float can be provided.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Vessel crew made proper repairs to life float.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 18 November 2020
Resolved
Inspection of piping, controls, and valves, and the inspection and testing of alarms and ventilation shutdowns, for each fixed gas fire extinguishing system and detection system to determine that the system is in operating condition. O/O was not prepared/comfortable completing a test of the fireboy system in the engine room. O/O is to set up a meeting with fire servicing company to train crew on testing
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2020
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Crew displayed satisfactory knowledge of testing the pre-engineered system shutdown/override test.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 November 2020
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Starboard running light, masthead light, and stern light were not lit adequately. Provide functioning navigational lights.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2020
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed new navigation lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 November 2020
Resolved
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. Letters and numbers must be at least 2 inches high. Marking for adult life jackets was painted over, and the child-size life jackets had an incorrect number. Provide accurate marking of life jackets in each stowage station.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2020
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Re-labeled life jacket stowage locations accurately.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 18 November 2020
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Fuel shutoff marking did not include direction of operation. Provide direction of operation on fuel shutoff marking.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2020
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel added direction of operation to fuel shutoff label.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 18 November 2020
Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting paragraph (b) of this section is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. Vessel did not have a garbage management plan. Provide a garbage management plan.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2020
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: O/O provided new garbage management plan.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 13 March 2020
Resolved
Master did not have valid medical certificate. Provide valid medical certificate prior to operating vessel as master.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 June 2020
Resolution: Master provided valid medical certificate.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 6 March 2020
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate prevention against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported.
MI found fuel in engine room bilge. O/O is required to remove/clean bilges of all oil and fuel prior to movement.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 6 March 2020
Resolved 13 March 2020
Resolution: Vessels bilges cleaned and made available for inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 March 2020
Resolved
MI discovered fuel leaking in the fuel tank compartment. Repair fuel leaks prior to movement.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 6 March 2020
Resolved 13 March 2020
Resolution: Leaking fuel piping replaced in kind.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 4 March 2020
Resolved
When the ownership of a documented vessel changes, in whole or in part, the applicant for documentation must present: Title evidence in accordance with subpart E of this part to reflect all ownership changes subsequent to the last issuance of a Certificate of Documentation.
There has been a change of ownership, and COD still reflects previous owner. Provide evidence of COD with current owner's information.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 March 2020
Resolution: COD ownership changed to new owner.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
All griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers must be fitted with a grease extraction hood in compliance with 181.425. A grease extraction hood must meet UL 710 or other standard specified by the Commandant. A grease extraction hood must be equipped with a dry or wet chemical fire extinguishing system meeting NFPA 17 or other standard specified by the Commandant, and must be listed by an independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant. Install grease extraction hood equipped with a dry or wet chemical fire extinguishing system to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 March 2020
Resolved 4 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner opted to reduce pax count to 49 and comply w/ applicable policy letter instead of installing required equipment.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
EACH VESSEL OPERATING THREE MILES FROM SHORE MUST HAVE FCC ACCEPTED CAT 1 EPIRB. EPIRB REGISTRATION EXPIRED. PROVE PROPER REGISTRATION.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 13 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided current EPIRB registration.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
AN ADULT LIFEJACKET MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH PERSON ON VESSEL. [name withheld] 13 ADULT LIFE JACKETS. VESSEL RESTRICTED TO 53 PASSENEGERS UNTIL REPLACED.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided satisfactory replacements for condemmed lifejackets.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
A HATCH EXPOSED TO WEATHER MUST BE WATERTIGHT. FOREPEAK AND LAZARETTE HATCHES UNABLE TO BE DOGGED DOWN. PROVE WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY / OPERATION OF HATCHES.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 13 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel effected proper repaisr to hatches and proved watertight integrity.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OF VESSEL MUST BE SUCH AS TO MINIMIZE FIRE HAZARDS. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP IN GRIDDLE VENT DUCT. CLEAN TO SATISFACTION OF ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 13 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel adequately cleaned griddle vent duct and screen.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
GEARS / ROTATING MACHINERY MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED. PORT / STBD SHAFT COUPLINGS EXPOSED. INSTALL GUARDS.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 13 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed adequate machinery guards.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
VESSEL MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE FCC REGS. VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE VALID RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE, MASTER COULD NOT PRODUCE MARINE RADIO OPERATOR PERMIT, AND VHF RADIOS NOT PROGRAMMED WITH MMSI NUMBER. PROVE PROPER DOCUMENTATION AND INSTALLATION.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 25 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided FCC Radiotelephony cert and Marine Radio Operator Permit.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
VESSEL MUST HAVE VISUAL / AUDIBLE HIGH LEVEL ALARMS FOR ALL WATERTIGHT SPACES. ALARMS NOT LABELED TO TELL WHICH SPACE SERVICED. LABEL PROPERLY.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 13 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel properly labeled audible / visual alarm indicators at operating station.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
VESSEL MUST HAVE SIX RED HAND FLARES AND SIX SMOKE SIGNALS. PROVIDE VALID FLARES.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 13 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided proper number of flares.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 24 January 2020
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. Provide repair proposal for CG approval and effect proper repairs to damaged section of keel in way of scarf joint under generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 February 2020
Resolved 10 February 2020
Resolution: Verified repair iaw approved repair proposal (See documents).
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 21 January 2020
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. During required wood hull check ride after drydock, MI discovered active leak emitting from center of keel underneath ship service generator in engine room, and roughly five inches of standing fresh seawater in bilge. Prove structural / watertight integrity of vessel prior to carriage of passengers and credit drydock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 January 2020
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector. See narrative for details.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 21 January 2020
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. During required wood hull check ride after drydock, MI discovered excessive weeping in way of recent repairs to vessels starboard side sheer strake and chine, and roughly four inches of standing fresh sea water in bilge. Active weeping was particularly noticeable while underway and hard over to starboard. Prove structural / watertight integrity of vessel prior to carriage of passengers and credit drydock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 January 2020
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector. See narrative for details.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 21 January 2020
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. During required wood hull check ride after drydock, MI discovered excess seawater in bilge in main passenger space. Remove to allow verification of watertight integrity prior to credit drydock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 January 2020
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector. See narrative for details.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 15 February 2018
Resolved
Replace starboard bridge window that is cracked.
Due 1 March 2018
Resolved 2 March 2018
Resolution: Window was replaced.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 15 February 2018
Resolved
Provide fire protection devices for emergency fuel shut0offs in engine room.
Due 1 March 2018
Resolved 2 March 2018
Resolution: Fire protection devices were installed.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 28 November 2017
Resolved
Caulk and seal identified sections of the hull.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 December 2017
Resolved 30 November 2017
Resolution: Owner recaulked and sealed identified areas of the hull.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switchboard
Issued 28 November 2017
Resolved
Properly label breaker box in main compartment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 December 2017
Resolved 4 December 2017
Resolution: Owner labeled breaker box in full.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 28 November 2017
Resolved
Replace identified sea-suction ball valves (port MDE, generator intake, MSD discharge)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 December 2017
Resolved 30 November 2017
Resolution: Owner replaced all identified ball valves.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 28 November 2017
Resolved
Make fuel tank compartment hatch watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 December 2017
Resolved 4 December 2017
Resolution: Owner cleaned knife edge and gasket, allowing hatch covering to make a watertight seal.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 28 November 2017
Resolved
Make permanent repairs cracked area in way of port and starboard passenger embarkation area.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 December 2017
Resolved 4 December 2017
Resolution: Vessel made permanent repairs to identified areas.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
Repair rotted and cracked deck beams (2) on port side bunk space and cracked deck beam on stbd side bunk space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 March 2017
Resolved 10 March 2017
Resolution: Affected deck beams replaced.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
Install flame shields around fuel shutoffs in engine room.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 March 2017
Resolved 10 March 2017
Resolution: Flame shields installed.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
Install means of closing centilation in aft bkhd of engine room.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 March 2017
Resolved 10 March 2017
Resolution: fire damper pull cables installed and demonstrated.
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
Log EPIRB tests and survival craft inspections.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 10 March 2017
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
Add retroreflective material to ring lifebuoy.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2017
Resolved 9 February 2017
Resolution: Retroreflective material attached to RLB.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
Install operable bilge high level alarm in lazarette.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2017
Resolved 9 February 2017
Resolution: Bilge high level alarm wiring repaired; satisfactory operation proven.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
properly label 09 excess childsize lifejackets with vessel name
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2017
Resolved 9 February 2017
Resolution: Lifevests properly marked with vessel name.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type II) › Storage
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
Remove or store Type II PFD in location remote from required Type I PFDs.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2017
Resolved 9 February 2017
Resolution: Excess Type II PFD removed from vessel.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
Repair lifefloat lifeline and pendant on 02 worn lifefloats.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2017
Resolved 9 February 2017
Resolution: Lifeline and pendants renewed by deckhand.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 9 February 2017
Resolved
Install properly-sized mountain bracket for fire extinguisher in pilothouse.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2017
Resolved 9 February 2017
Resolution: Properly-sized bracket installed for fire extinguisher.