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FAIRWEATHER EXPRESS
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Other hulls named FAIRWEATHER EXPRESS
FAIRWEATHER EXPRESS is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 69 inspections since 1996, most recently in April 2026, along with 132 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2002.
Records from 1996 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2026.
- Built
- 1996
- Last inspected
- 28 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 132 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2002
Identity
1039613
WDC9484
436366
Flag
UNITED STATES
367102890
Maury page id
psix-436366
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
28 calendar years (1996–2026)
The 69 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)78.5 ft × 28.5 ft × 8.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 91 / net 73
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALLEN MARINE, INC. · SITKA, AK, UNITED STATES · built 1996
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionJet Drive
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portJUNEAU, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 12 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it91 - Simplified, Gross Ton
73 - Simplified, Net Ton
73 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Radio station licence
WDC9484MMSI 367102890 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 4 February 2026, expires 29 March 2036
WCW3817MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 March 1996, cancelled 3 June 2006 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 69
28 April 2026
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8354701
10 April 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8346031
15 April 2025
In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8101528
29 April 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7904328
15 November 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7827889
17 June 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7716792
13 April 2023
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7662873
5 April 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7425426
28 March 2022
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7428789
20 April 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7178998
29 December 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7117567
14 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7077105
17 September 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7061073
6 May 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6948286
12 February 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6910975
27 June 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6830635
25 April 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6666313
10 September 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6537474
5 June 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6441535
26 April 2018
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6399929
19 April 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6395803
10 May 2017
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6115484
23 March 2017
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6111207
20 April 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5858799
14 April 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5855040
29 March 2016
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5843232
2 November 2015
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5755988
22 May 2014
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4863452
5 March 2014
Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4810780
2 December 2011
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4217004
22 April 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3458503
8 April 2009
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3448851
29 July 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3283582
7 April 2008
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3179457
13 March 2008
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3163782
7 September 2007
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3054480
4 September 2007
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3049046
9 April 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2905082
15 May 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2646084
19 April 2006
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2626764
13 May 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2359363
25 March 2005
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSD SITKA · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2324873
13 October 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2219836
4 October 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2213066
2 August 2004
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2153887
12 July 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2132780
12 May 2004
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2074242
6 May 2004
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2064026
28 April 2004
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2058236
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1970885
21 May 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1803932
21 May 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1803950
12 April 2003
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1769601
28 March 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1766057
6 August 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1799322
22 April 2002
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1605931
5 October 2001
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1074494
30 March 2001
Re-Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1387018
30 August 2000
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1053847
24 April 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1048702
17 April 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1393405
11 April 2000
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 816494
6 March 2000
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1465537
6 August 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 775600
21 April 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1360826
4 March 1998
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1441351
10 April 1997
Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1377998
23 April 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1090352
18 April 1996
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1080951
Deficiency record · 132
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
At each inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazardous siturations must be corrected and all protective devices must be in satisfactory condition.
Battery lug protection missing in port engine room at alternator breaker.
46 CFR 176.830
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
To enhance protection of life and property it is amandatory that each 406.0 - 406.1 MHz EPIRB must be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up-to-date.
Provide updated registration document and sticker to attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 80.1059(F)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft must be tested monthly, using integrated test circuit and output indicatior. to determine that is is operative. The EPORB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documenbted, as applicable. To be renewed at next annual inspection.
46 cfr 185.728(a)(c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
The employer shall provide an employee assistance program (EAP) for all crew members. The employer may establish the EAP as a part of its internal personnel services or the employer may contract with an entity that with provide EAP servies to a crew member. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training.
Conduct EAP training for newly reporting crew members.
46 CFR16.401
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
No marine employer may engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer.
Provide evidence of all crew members enrolled in a chemical testing consortium.
46 CFR 16.210
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
Machinery and equpment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended and must be installled and maintained in such a mannner as to afford adequate protection from causing machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Port aft main engine exhaust supported with zip-ties. Make repairs to return to as-designed condition.
46 CFR 182.100
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its COI given consideration to provisions for guards and rails in hazardous places for passengers and crew.
Repair cracked railing base at port side forward embarkation station.
46 CFR 177.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 April 2024
Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be led to the point of escape with a minimum number of bends or elbows. It shall be gastight throughout its length and shall be properly supported by non-combustible hangers or blocks. MI identified exhaust leak (ivo water cooling injection) on port side aft engine. 46CFR182.15-20(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 29 April 2024
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the sat-
isfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Multiple electrical wires on upper deck engine room are not properly spliced, outlet cover at operating station is not covered, secure loose wire on generator. 46CFR183.01-15
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 April 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall 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. Excessive oil leak observed on stbd aft main engine. 46CFR182.05-1
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 29 April 2024
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked
with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. HRU is not marked properly. 46CFRR185.740(b)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 29 April 2024
Resolved
For items not covered by standards in this subchapter,
inspection shall be in accordance with standards
acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection,
as good marine practice. Bathroom plumbing not connected
to MSD. Reconnect and secure bathroom if not in use. 46CFR176.25-1(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 April 2024
Resolved
Protection from mechanical damage shall be specially considered. Protective covering or shields shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Multiple hoses (fuel, lube, fire main, and bilge) are positioned over internal framing causing damage to hoses. Place chaffing gear on hoses to prevent further damage. To be corrected within seven days. 46CFR182.40-1(a)(2)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 April 2024
Resolved
For items not covered by standards in this subchapter, inspection shall be in accordance with standards acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, as good marine practice. Stbd bilge discharge and port side engine room raw water flexible hose is cracked. Replace hose. 46CFR176.25-1(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 April 2024
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears,
machinery, etc. Guards on port and stbd fwd engine is removed. 46CFR177.35-15
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List and Current tables. Current tables and CG Light List were missing. Paper chart, electronic charts and Coast Pilot were not up-to-date. Update/provide appropriate charts & nautical publications. 46 CFR 184.420
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date must be replaced during the annual inspection and repair if the expiration date has passed. Waterlight battery for the ring life buoy outside the pilothouse was expired. Replace battery. 46 CFR 185.726(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. All 04 inflatable rafts were outfitted with hydrostatic release units for "EPIRB use only". Replace each hydrostatic release unit prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 185.700
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Ten lifejackets had the wrong vessel name. Re-label correct name on each life jacket. 46 CFR 185.604
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Emergency instructions were posted in the accommodation space but not at the operating station. Place instructions at the operating station. 46 CFR 185.510
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each EPIRB. The vessel name and NOAA registration sticker were missing. Properly label EPIRB. 46 CFR 185.604 (c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
At each inspection for certification, all observed fire hazards must be corrected. Unmounted space heater was being used on the bridge. Remove space heater. 46 CFR 176.830
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Combustible waste receptacle being used on the bridge. Remove waste receptacle from the vessel. 46 CFR 177.405
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than 6 passengers for hire must carry a radio operator who meeting the following: where the station power does not exceed 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Master was unable to provide his marine radio operator permit at the time of inspection. Provide proof of valid permit. 47 CFR 80.159(e)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
A hatch cover must: (1) Have securing devices; and (2) Be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. The port side jet room hatch cover, the captive chain is broken. Repair or replace the captive chain for the hatch cover. 46 CFR 179.360
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
Protection against hot piping. Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5 °C (150 °F), must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Repair or replace all missing or worn out exhaust lagging on all four main diesel engines. 46 CFR 177.970
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 13 April 2023
Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. The starboard jet room electric submersible bilge pump float switch is attached with a plastic wire tie. Properly mount bilge pump/alarm float switch iaw manufacturers instruction. 46 CFR 176.800
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
The jetroom hatches port/starboard did not have anything attaching them to the vessel hull as required. Install mechanism to secure hatch to the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
Found 33 adult and 7 child lifejackets that needed repair or replacement. Vessel is limited to 120 adult passengers until lifejackets have been repaired or replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
The aft lifelines between the house and the railing wre missing several courses. Replace missing lifelines the meet requirements.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
The hydrostatic release unit on the EPIRB was expired. Provide new valid hydrostatic release unit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
The ring buoy on the upper deck aft had paint overspray on retroreflective material. Remove paint or renew retro material to original condition.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
Ensure watertight condition of vessel. Below the main deck, a hose penetrates the aft engine room bulkhead into the jet room and in both vestibules port and starboard, the stuffing tubes penetrating the deck into the engine room were missing the packing material. Repair holes to ensure weathertightness.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
A light fixture in the fwd part of port side engine room had bare conductors going into fixture and into the junction box. Ensure proper electrical cables are installed for light fixture.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
The upper starboard outdoor PA speaker was not operating as required. Install/repair speaker to original condition.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Approximately 29" crack in the deck weld on the fore deck, 5 feet port of amidship. Gouge and reweld crack.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
An old discharge port was temporarily plugged. Remove old plug weld in insert.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
The starboard e/r fuel return pipe at the fwd bulkhead has a minor fuel leak. Repair leak prior to departure from port.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Exhaust on the fwd starboard engine is not properly supported as required. Properly support engine exhaust as required.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Starboard fwd engine has an exhaust leak at the turbocharger. Repair exhaust leak on engine.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
All three life ring buoys were not in serviceable condition. Replace all three life ring buoys prior to departure from port.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Fire hose nozzle was stuck in fog position. Repair/renew fire hose nozzle to be able to be changed between solid stream and fog pattern.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Fuel vent screens on both fuel vents were corroded beyond use. Replace fuel vent screen with appropriate 30x30 vent screen or two 20x20 vent screens as applicable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Flammable materials are being stowed in the crew head and storage area by galley. Remove all flammable materials and store correctly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Both e/r’s had insulation, from original construction, that is falling from overhead, worn beyond use or held in place with wood support. Renew/replace insulation to original condition and remove combustible materials (wood) from e/r.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
The light fixture in the starboard e/r over the aft engine does not have a cover. Provide a cover for the light fixture or renew light fixture.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
All four main engines have exhaust lagging that is not completely covering exhaust pipes or has been worn away. Repair/renew exhaust lagging to original condition as required.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Bilge pump cross-connect between hulls is not operational. Prove proper operation of bilge system prior to departure from port.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Several dead end wires were found in the port engine room. Properly terminate all wires as required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 14 October 2020
Resolved
VESSEL REQUESTED A REDUCTION IN LIFE RAFT CAPACITY TO FACILITATE LIFE RAFT SERVICING. VESSEL IS LIMITED TO CARRYING 100 PASSENGERS UNTIL FULL CAPACITY OF LIFE RAFTS HAVE BEEN REINSTALLED AND VERIFIED BY THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire pump to CG Marine inspector prior to departure from port.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Replace 5 lifejackets that were deemed unservicable.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Remove all flammable and combustible material that is not stored in the proper flammable locker.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Repair/replace wiring in port e/r vestibule for aft deck light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Properly cover electrical boxes in both e/r vestibules.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Replace chaffed starboard hydraulic bucket hose between bucket and resovoir.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Repair exhaust leak on stbd fwd, port fwd and port aft engines at turbocharger.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Repair excessive oil leak on stbd fwd engine outboard side below exhaust manifold.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Replace missing bolts on port aft engine belt cover.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
The 6-person IBA installed on the upper deck is not installed in a float-free arrangement. Attach painter to weak link in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Vessel total passenger count reduce to 144 until IBA properly installed. - 46 CFR 180.137
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
The aft ring lifebuoy is deteriorated beyond servicibility. Repair or replace ring lifebuoy. - 46 CFR 180.70
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Sea strainer for raw water cooling on the generator is leaking water into the starboard #3 void. Repair or replace strainer to eliminate leak. - 46 CFR 182.700
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Oil pressure gauge for generator not reflecting actual oil pressure. Provide means for determining generator lubricating oil pressure. - 46 CFR 183.320
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 26 April 2018
Resolved
Provide evidence of current enrollment into drug consortium.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 26 April 2018
Resolved
Lifebuoy light battery is expired and not manufacturer recommended. Provide new and appropriate battery.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 26 April 2018
Resolved
Post the most current Stability Letter at the operating station.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Actuator
Issued 26 April 2018
Resolved
Repair and prove proper operation of the port aft engine shutdown from the operating station.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Danger Messages
Issued 26 April 2018
Resolved
Provide a ship's bell.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 19 April 2018
Resolved
Provide proposal and make permanent repairs to hull fractures in way of the starboard swim step.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 19 April 2018
Resolved
Provide electrolyte resistant battery trays.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 23 March 2017
Resolved
Properly crop and renew wasted hull plating iaw approved plan iwo of the port and stbd mid engine room inboard side, just fwd of the aft engine, side shell just off of bottom hull plating aprox 4' x 18" areas with heavy pitting. Conduct NDT testing of all welds. All repairs to be made to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 20 April 2016
Resolved
Demonstrate emergency drills (fire, abandon ship, & MOB) & safety orientation with the permanent crew to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 14 April 2016
Resolved
Side Shell on port outer enginer room has pinhole leak. Repair proposal needed for cropping and renewing portion of plate.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 29 March 2016
Resolved
Conduct NDT of hull pitting in #2 starboard void from bow extending upward from the keel.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 29 March 2016
Resolved
Repair dissimilar metal on through hull fitting on port side.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Capacity
Issued 2 November 2015
Resolved
Buoyant Apparatus are currently on the Admiralty Wind while it's rafts are being serviced. Vessel is not allowed to get underway until liferafts are returned to the vessel and it has been verified.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 5 December 2011
Resolved
Four cracked welds (outboard and inboard of both hulls) at FR 4 due to design flaw in vessel. Make suitable repairs prior to carrying passengers.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 29 July 2008
Resolved
Vsl has 2 independent magnetic compasses on bridge. 1 in the overhead and 1 on stbd side chart table. A 5 deg difference exists between the 2. The chart table compass has no electrical equipment in the vicinity, while the overhead has many. Vsl to identify accurate reading and make permenant repairs at next drydock.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 7 April 2008
Resolved
Re-stencil vessel's name on all (3) three life rings.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 4 September 2007
Resolved
Repair crack at waterline in starboard void #2 to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 9 April 2007
Resolved
Children's PFDs need to be re-marked.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 9 April 2007
Resolved
Hatches to starboard and port jet rooms were not attached by lanyard.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 9 April 2007
Resolved
Did not have tidal current tables on board.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 9 April 2007
Resolved
Compass was not illuminated.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 9 April 2007
Resolved
Starboard nav light not functioning (loose in socket)
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Feedback Unit
Issued 15 May 2006
Resolved
Double lock linkage to Port & Starboard buckets steering indicator reverse mode.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Conductor
Issued 15 May 2006
Resolved
Secure dead end wire of aft main engine Port Side engineroom outboard aft side via reduction gear.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 15 May 2006
Resolved
Provide a CG Approved First Aid Kit onboard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Spark Producing Device
Issued 16 May 2005
Resolved
Removed all flammable cans, (thinner, paints, kerosene) found in the aft STBD storage space.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 16 May 2005
Resolved
Add missing aspirin or equivalent to the first aid kit.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 16 May 2005
Resolved
Repair broken bracket to the machinery guard of alternator belt No.1 Port Engine.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 16 May 2005
Resolved
Repair STBD engine room smoke detector, loose screws just hanging.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Condition
Issued 16 May 2005
Resolved
Repair temporary rigging of rubber hoses and short pipe to aft fire station.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Steering Magnetic Compass
Issued 13 May 2005
Resolved
Install missing steering wheels on the port & starboard bridge wings.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Starboard (Stbd) hull, forward (fwd) inboard, crop & renew (C&R) area where cracked.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Stbd hull aft corner, C&R area marked approx. 2'x3'
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
C&R port bow at bulwarks where previous collision damage repairs are failing; including keel, and hull plate where cracks are radiating.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
C&R port hull at deck; four places where Bondo conceals damage, three additional areas identified as cosmetic may be left as is.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Install water-tight deck hatches (WTDH) for all four forward voids. Vessel is designed to meet Type II subdivision and plans as drawn by architect call out for WTDHs.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Pick up missing double continuous welds at deck in fwd voids; bay two of both Port & Stbd hulls.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Weld frames three & four to keel.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Provide reach rods for both valves to bilge systems at collision bulkhead.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Heating › Electric Air Heating Equipment
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Provide plans or Coast Guard approvals of "CruiseAir" systems or remove systems from vessel.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Heating › Piping
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
If approved installation can be proved for "CruiseAir" systems, renew improper insulation on "CruiseAir" lines as it is melting.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
In both Port & Stbd voids aft of collision bulkhead, make repairs to both cracked frames and all frames at horizontal plate where welds are cracked.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Provide plans or Coast Guard approvals of four tanks used as water system or remove systems from vessel. Note fill line runs out air vent to deck and all tanks show signs of over-pressurization.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Provide plans or Coast Guard approvals of "new" sewage system including electrical distribution or remove systems from vessel. Note additionally, that new transfer pump was found to be 13amps on a circuit protected by a 10amp breaker.
Stability › Intact Righting Energy › General
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Show that weight of all systems/equipment installed since Stability Letter was issued (from initial deadweight survey) do not exceed 2% of ships deadweight. Otherwise conduct new deadweight survey and apply for new Stability Letter
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Replace improper "Yellow Jacket" extension cord with boat cable. It is hard wired between the switch and light in port fuel tank void.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Replace broken and missing light covers in both fuel tank voids.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Provide covers for electrical connections of fuel tank sensors.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
C&R stand pipe and 12"x12" hull plate in way of raw water suction in stbd fuel tank void for the "CruiseAir" system due to severe corrosion.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Coaming
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Provide 3" coamings for all weather tight doors.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Make repairs to cable identified as stbd forward engine exhaust temperature alarm where cable is dead ended in engine room.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
Remove vent for Marine Sanitation Device where it is connected to overboard discharge. Run vent properly up through deck and provide flame screen. As installed vent is designed to allow overflow to freely discharge overboard.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
In pilot house below dash, remove light/plug adapter that is supplying power to portable heater and replace protection globe over light.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 25 March 2005
Resolved
In pilot house below dash, replace wire nuts with UL crimp connectors on gph meter or wrap in electrical tape and place in junction box.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 14 July 2004
Resolved
Renew worn retro-reflective tape on the lifebuoy located on the port side pilothouse.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 14 July 2004
Resolved
Replace the firehose with a pin hole leak located on the upper deck area.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Pump
Issued 14 July 2004
Resolved
Replace the leaking mechanical seal for the Jacket Water pump for the STBD Main engine.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Busway
Issued 14 July 2004
Resolved
Secure wiring (bundle) and tape speaker wire located overhead panel lower level mid section.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 14 July 2004
Resolved
Install guards to exposed front pulley moving parts of the inboard main engine STBD side.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 14 July 2004
Resolved
Secure for sea small refrigerator in the galley area.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 12 July 2004
Resolved
Provide an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) to the vessel IAW CGD17 Instructions 16714.1 dated 15 FEB 2001.The EPIRB must be properly installed & registered USCG Approved 406 MHZ EPIRB. In addition to the EPIRB type, float free arrangement & installation location must be highly consider.
Unknown
Issued 17 April 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE CPR/FIRST AID CARDS FOR 50% OF THE CREW.
Navigation
Issued 17 April 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE UP TO DATE NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS TO INCLUDE CHARTS, COAST PILOT ANDLIGHTLIST.
Unknown
Issued 17 April 2000
Resolved
MOUNT FCC EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLACARD AT THE OPERATORS STATION.
Unknown
Issued 17 April 2000
Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR TO DAMAGED AREA WHERE DECK AND TRANSOM MEET ON THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 4 March 1998
Resolved
Install chain link fence, wire mesh or the equivelant to the space below the rail in all passenger accessible locations per 46CFR177.35-1(c)
Lifesaving
Issued 18 April 1996
Resolved
Install life lines (safety lines) on swim platforms prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 18 April 1996
Resolved
Istall loading marks as required.
Navigation
Issued 18 April 1996
Resolved
Install a working compass prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Casualty record · 1
6 August 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1799322
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
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