Inspection history · 130
28 July 2026
SIP Inspection/Audit · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8449091
3 July 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8429071
21 April 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8353240
24 March 2026
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8331282
17 March 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8327270
17 March 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8328849
16 January 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8299517
10 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8294113
10 January 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8294995
9 January 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8293682
30 December 2025
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8288128
11 December 2025
Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8282093
9 December 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8279740
30 September 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8243958
30 September 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8244649
18 September 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8236718
4 September 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8226795
19 August 2025
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8213433
25 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8166819
10 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8156687
29 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8147628
23 March 2025
SIP Inspection/Audit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8098137
24 January 2025
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8070887
14 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8047468
27 November 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8040830
26 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8040092
19 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8037342
19 November 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8038167
31 October 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8027503
29 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8026652
1 October 2024
SIP Inspection/Audit · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8011596
15 July 2024
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7959482
21 June 2024
Examination of Repairs · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7939580
23 April 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7899916
23 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7900641
28 March 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7886321
28 March 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7887076
16 January 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7849637
7 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7846989
12 December 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7838051
4 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7833006
4 December 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7833947
27 September 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7804178
8 September 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7788819
3 August 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7759542
11 July 2023
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7739583
7 July 2023
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7735847
1 July 2023
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7733873
9 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7684267
4 May 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7681003
9 January 2023
SIP Inspection/Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7618358
9 January 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7618524
16 December 2022
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7632859
12 November 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7847899
28 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7585556
27 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7584635
27 October 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7586502
18 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7579610
2 October 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7570414
21 July 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7512958
20 July 2022
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7511958
15 July 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7507624
2 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7493558
10 January 2022
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Equivalency · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7424161
5 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7326912
8 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7307328
3 September 2021
SIP Inspection/Audit
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7314063
21 July 2021
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7268109
15 July 2021
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7258100
14 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7255689
13 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7257776
15 April 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7175805
8 April 2021
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7171132
5 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7170295
10 December 2020
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension · USCG Audit
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7123724
3 December 2020
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7105823
4 November 2020
Periodic Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey · SIP Inspection/Audit · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7089423
29 October 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7086264
27 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7084927
31 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7046925
29 August 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7046831
27 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7043729
25 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7162784
3 June 2020
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6966943
8 January 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6884935
21 November 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6859962
18 November 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6857644
14 November 2019
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6862311
4 November 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6849587
25 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sault Ste Marie · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6822843
23 September 2019
MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6818790
31 August 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6799706
28 August 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6798101
14 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6783445
12 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6781138
1 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6703459
9 April 2019
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6659130
7 April 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6657854
7 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6664318
28 March 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6651028
1 February 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6618787
25 October 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6567839
23 October 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6567196
23 October 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6567830
22 September 2018
Plan Review (Other than "T") · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6547180
17 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6542391
7 September 2018
Annual Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6533922
9 August 2018
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6505882
25 July 2018
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6491486
21 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6477786
12 May 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6413754
21 April 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6398381
19 April 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6394573
23 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6378588
17 January 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6339485
6 September 2017
SIP Inspection/Audit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6226214
5 September 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6259578
31 May 2017
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6161808
12 May 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6144484
5 May 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6143860
3 May 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6137942
20 April 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6129072
11 April 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6123150
18 January 2017
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6079456
5 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6105508
24 October 2016
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6029154
30 September 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6013118
22 September 2016
SIP Inspection/Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6010535
9 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5998829
8 June 2016
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5930757
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 July 2026
Resolved
An inspection either general or partial depending upon the circumstances shall be made whenever any important repairs or alterations are undertaken.
Vessel's Flex Camshaft Technology (FCT) box cover has sheared bolts that are accounted for and may have fallen inside the camshaft assembly. Vessel shall account for all missing bolt pieces and enact permanent repaits to the FCT box cover once all the pieces have been found to the satisfaction of the local OCMI prior to departure to Saginaw, MI.
46 CFR 91.45-5
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 3 July 2026
Resolution: Rectified within an hour of report.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 December 2025
Resolved
The company shall provide the designated SIP support personnel w/training as required by the CAP. The CAP/VAP requires the Master enroll crew based on job description and enters quals into NS when complete. The SIP Pre-Training Information Form has only been completed for the Master and [name withheld] enrollement & enter form ISS-OPS-PR-011 for entire crew.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 January 2026
Resolved 9 January 2026
Resolution: Letters provided and placed in documents.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Sulphur oxides
Issued 9 December 2025
No resolution recorded
The vessel must comply with the Sulfur Oxide (SOx) emission limits specified in Regulation 14.4.3 of MARPOL Annex VI, as required under 33 USC 1903 (b)(2) by the required date (MARCH 2027). All conversion or modification work necessary to achieve compliance shall be conducted under the oversight of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), with plan review performed as appropriate.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2027
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 June 2025
Resolved
When the main steering gear includes two or more identical power units, no auxiliary steering gear need be fitted, if- in a cargo vessel, the main steering gear is capable of moving the rudder as required by paragraph (b)(2). Vessel reported starboard main steering gear system unable to be started. Vessel authorized only to proceed from Bay City, MI to Stoneport, MI under the following conditions:
1) Vessel not to exceed 4 knots while on Saginaw River.
2) Steering gear space shall be manned while on Saginaw River.
3) Vessel shall not enter any other river systems or restricted waterways.
46 CFR 58.25-10(e(2)
46 CFR 58.25-10(b)2)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2025
Resolved 26 June 2025
Resolution: Technician boarded the vessel and replaced the soft start on the steering system. The technician tested the starter both locally and from the pilothouse which were both successful.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 14 December 2024
Resolved
The port anchor chain had a detachable link separate from the chain. Affect repairs or replace the link to the satisfaction of ABS before the end of winter layup.
46 CFR 96.07-5(a) / ac / 705
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 March 2025
Resolution: Weak link replaced, ABS and CGMI verified.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable. Dryer machine in laundry room adjacent to steering gear room has a bucket that is collecting all the lint and it is not properly exhausted as recommended by the manufacturer's installation manual. Dryer equipment shall be not used until properly exhausted and lint bucket is removed to the satisfaction of a CG marine inspector.
46 CFR 92.05-1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2024
Resolved 19 November 2024
Resolution: Photo documentation provided to clear DEF.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
Where cables pass through fire boundaries, arrangements should be made to ensure the integrity of the bulkhead
is not impaired. Cable penetration to conveyorman shop has an IT cable that runs through a cable gland which compromises the fire boundary. Enact permanent repairs prior 30NOV24 to the satisfaction of CG marine inspector
46 CFR 111.60-5(a)(1)
Ref. IEEE 45-2002 Sect. 25.7
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2024
Resolved 19 November 2024
Resolution: Email documentation provided to clear DEF.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
Combustible material should be avoided in the construction of electrical equipment. Deck cable penetration to main switchboard bus used do not appear to be flame resistant or retardant and appears to be of combustible nature. Conduct permanent repairs prior 30NOV2024 to the satisfaction of CG marine inspector.
46 CFR 111.01(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2024
Resolved 19 November 2024
Resolution: Email Provided to clear outstanding DEF.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
Existing structure arrangements and materials previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Door to laundry room adjacent to steering gear room is missing. Installed original fire door required in the space prior 30NOV2024 to the satisfaction of a CG marine inspector.
46 CFR 92.07-90
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2024
Resolved 19 November 2024
Resolution: Door was reinstalled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
These cords and cables should be used only for connection of portable lamps and appliances and other
equipment not suitable for fixed wiring and should conform to the requirements of NFPA 70-2002, Article
400, for hard usage and extra hard usage. Washer and dryer equipment located in laundry room is using flexible cords to provide power to the equipment. Vessel shall have a permanent electrical installation to the satisfaction of a CG marine inspector prior to 30NOV2024.
46 CFR 111.60-13
Ref. IEEE 45-2002 Sect. 24.6.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2024
Resolved 19 November 2024
Resolution: Email provided to confirm the installation of permanent installation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
A survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or completeness of its lifesaving appliances, fire-fighting or other equipment, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made. The survey shall be such as to insure that the necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the material and the workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the vessel complies in all respects with the regulations in this subchapter. Vessel reported loss in fuel pressure to both main diesel engines reducing propulsion and maneuverability. Vessel is required to diagnose and effect necessary repair of associated components to ensure completeness of its machinery equipment.
46 CFR 91.30-01 - 705 ac
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 December 2023
Resolution: Received attestation from Chief Engineer stating both engines are operating properly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 September 2023
Resolved
13101 - Auxiliary machinery vital to the main propulsion system must be provided un duplicate unless the system served is provided in independent duplicate, or otherwise provides continued or restored propulsion capability in the event of a failure or malfunction of any single auxiliary component. Port MDE shaft generator is currently inoperable and the vessel is running on starboard MDE alone. Vessel must make repairs. Vessel is permitted to transit on single engine until repairs are made. Vessel is required to operate thruster generators and maintain an anchor watch while transiting rive systems with limited maneuverability.
46 CFR 58.01-35, 15C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 October 2023
Resolved 18 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel provide class report attesting to all systems operating properly.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 September 2023
Resolution: Received notification from Vessel Master and SEC Detriot CID that a 3rd Mate has made it aboard. SEC Detroit cleared CG-835.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 16 March 2023
Resolved
Crop and renew wasted fore and aft knife edge called out on 14MARCH at cargo hatch 15.
46 CFR 92.01
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 April 2023
Resolved 3 August 2023
Resolution: Received photos of repairs completed.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM
Issued 16 March 2023
Resolved
Periodic safety tests must be conducted at intervals specified by the USCG to confirm that vital systems and safety features continue to operate in a safe, reliable manner. Company employee designated to conduct PSTP's on the generator does not follow the approved PSTP's. PSTP's must be utilized. Either follow or obtain approved amendment for PSTP's to reflect actual conditions for testing. Specifically, procedure B9-B and B9-C for the generator are not being followed.
Submit CAR within specified time period.
46 CFR 61.40-6
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2023
Resolved 30 September 2025
Resolution: PERIODIC SAFETY TEST PROCEDURES FOR AUTOMATION SYSTEM have been updated.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM
Issued 16 March 2023
Resolved
Follow or obtain approved amendment to PSTP for Clayton boiler auto temp switch which reflects an operating temperature of 380, when actual conditions on board are 440 degrees.
Submit CAR within specified time period.
46 CFR 61.40-6
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 April 2023
Resolved 27 March 2023
Resolution: Recieved email from Chief engineer stating he changed the set point of the cut out switch to 380 as per PSTP. The cut out switch was relabled to show the set point should be set at 380.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM
Issued 16 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel does not have approved PSTP for the emergency generator.
46 CFR 61.40-6
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2023
Resolved 30 September 2025
Resolution: PERIODIC SAFETY TEST PROCEDURES FOR AUTOMATION SYSTEM have been updated.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 16 March 2023
Resolved
nonmetallic flexible hose may be used in fuel oil
systems only where flexibility is required and in lengths not exceeding 30". Fuel supply hose in emergency generator room exceeds 30". Submit a CAR within the specified time frame.
46 CFR 56.60-25(b)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 April 2023
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Recieved photos of new installation of hard piping and shorter lenghts of flexible hose approved under SAE J1942 installed for the emergency generator. [name withheld] attested to running and examining for leaks, installation was found satisfactory.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 July 2022
Resolved
Vsl operating on Port Main Propulsion Engine, due to broken and unavailable parts with STBD fuel delivery Pumps. Vsl to make repairs to STBD fuel pumps as soon as practicable after overnight delivery on 05JUL22.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 July 2022
Resolved 15 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel received parts and made proper repairs to Fuel Delivery Pumps for STBD engine.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 17 March 2021
Resolved
As far as practicable, rescue boats must be launched with assigned crew and maneuvered each month, at least once every 3 months. Provide proof of completed drill.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: email received from [name withheld] stating "Item No 1 – Deficiency 11104 – Rescue Boat launching, maneuvering, and recovery completed 3/17/21 @ 1400. All equipment in good working order. Logbook entry made."
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 17 March 2021
Resolved
New air conditioning unit was installed but does not have approved drawings from MSC. Unit is to be locked out/tagged out until approvals are properly obtained and verified by an attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 15 April 2021
Resolution: Reviewed approved drawings from MSC and compared to installation. All were found to be satisfactory, and the deficiency is cleared.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 17 March 2021
Resolved
Sound powered phone at the emergency steering stations was found inoperable. Vessel to repair/replace and prove proper communication between emergency steering station and pilot house.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 23 March 2021
Resolution: Email from the Chief Engineer stating "I inspected..found the problem was with the selector switch. I tightened the knob on the shaft to the correct position. Tested phone to pilot house and back also to engine room, all is operational."
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 17 March 2021
Resolved
Rotating red light between main engines in lower engine room was found to not be rotating. There must be a red-flashing or rotating beacon where the emergency alarm can not be heard over background noise. Vessel to repair/replace as necessary to meet requirements.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 17 March 2021
Resolution: Received an email from the Chief Engineer stating "Item #4 08101. Rotating light between the engines. Is repaired installed new rotating element. 3/18/2021. And tested."
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 March 2021
Resolved
Wire/cabling was found hanging in the forward end of #4 cargo hold. Vessel to secure the wire to prevent potential damage per IEEE Std.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 5 October 2021
Resolution: Email with pictures received. see attached document.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 17 March 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment in locations requiring exceptional degrees of protection as defined in 46 CFR11.15-1 must be enclosed to meet at least the minimum degrees of protection in ABS Steel Vessel Rules, section 4-8-3, Table 2, or appropriate NEMA 250 type for the service intended. Newly installed distribution boxes for the AC unit near the wheelhouse do not appear to meet this standard, IP56.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 15 April 2021
Resolution: Newly installed ditribution boxes are rated at IP69k, which exceeds the min. requirement of IP56. Deficiency is cleared.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Vessel reported fracture in shell plate port side engine room at frame 206-207 at the 28’09” level. Temporary repairs were accepted (drill stop ends, Vee and weld, tested for watertight integrity).
Make permanent repairs to affected plate and associated structural members to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector and/or ABS surveyor.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2021
Resolved 17 March 2021
Resolution: Permanent repairs completed during winter lay-up.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 November 2019
Resolved
Vessel (while underway on Lake Superior) reported a leak in the fire-main located on the aft exterior bulkhead of the lower fantail, between the spar deck and boat deck, on vertical piping run supplying fire-station #29. Leak is due to a 1.5" crack caused by ice expansion. Repair fire-main as original to the satisfaction of the USCG prior to departure from the port of Cleveland, OH.
Note: Vessel Captain reports they have applied a
soft-patch to the leak that has satisfactorily held at 100 p.s.i.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 25 November 2019
Resolved 21 November 2019
Resolution: Received a class repot and statement from the Captain, repairs complete, all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
During planned drydocking 2 small cracks (2-3" length) were discovered adjacent to each other in the #4P B/T bottom shell-plate approx. 9' and 12' respectively from the centerline keelson. Crop and renew damaged area as original and demonstrate watertight integrity via NDT.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 November 2019
Resolved 16 November 2019
Resolution: Damaged area was cropped and renewed with a 50" x 18" insert prior to departure from drydock.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 August 2019
Resolved
Received notification that #2 cylinder on STBD M/E had a jacket-water leak requiring engine shutdown and subsequent repair. Make repairs to restore full functionality and notify MSU Duluth upon completion of repairs/satisfactory tests.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 September 2019
Resolved 28 August 2019
Resolution: Full repairs affected onboard underway by C/E. Subsequent tests satisfactory as per vessel Captain.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 August 2019
Resolved
The vessel's stbd SSDG has suffered a mechanical failure due to a loosened machinery guard getting caught in the stator and subsequently damaging the windings. Repair stbd SSDG to restore full functionality. Upon completion of repairs and satisfactory testing provide service technician's report to MSU Duluth.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 August 2019
Resolved 31 August 2019
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory testing of the generators w/Class Surveyor. Deficiency cleared.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 7 April 2019
Resolved
A 10-12 foot fracture is present under the rubrail along the #6 ballast tank due to damage from ice. Effect permanent repairs to hull plating prior to departure from next port of call.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Vessel made permanant repairs to side shell plating.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 28 March 2019
Resolved
02114- A bulkhead fracture was reported in hold #2, port ballast tank #3. Vessel is authorized to transit to Sandusky, OH. Vessel shall effect repairs prior to departure from Sandusky, OH to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector, or RO. Master shall immediately notify the cognizant USCG OCMI if any conditions change. 46 CFR 170.005, 46 CFR 91.30-1
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 April 2019
Resolved 29 March 2019
Resolution: ABS attended in Sandusky, OH. Temp repair approved by [name withheld].
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 22 March 2019
Resolved
Vessel shall lower/launch and maneuver port side lifeboat IAW MSIB 04-18, to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Witnessed launching of port lifeboat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
The diesel bunker tank has a 4 inch long fracture located at approximately tank mid level; weeping fuel into the bilge. The vessel is authorized to transit to Detroit for repairs if the following conditions are met: 1) reduce fuel level to at least 1 foot below tank fracture, 2) wave height of less than 5 feet for route, 3) daylight transit only, 4) 24 hour engine room watch with rounds.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 October 2018
Resolved 25 October 2018
Resolution: Temporary repairs complete.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 19 April 2018
Resolved
Effect permanent repairs to portside forepeak hull plating fracture in vicinity of 25 foot mark. Repairs shall be completed prior to departure from NPOC.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2018
Resolved 21 April 2018
Resolution: Permanent repairs completed.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Embarkation/Disembarkation Capabilities
Issued 23 March 2018
Resolved
Launch and exercise Port Lifeboat.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2018
Resolved 10 April 2018
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Coaming
Issued 23 March 2018
Resolved
Complete repairs to #1 through 3 cargo holds as per USCG/ABS worklist issued 22 March 2018.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2018
Resolved 12 May 2018
Resolution: Coaming repair examined and all was satisfactory.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to wasted deck plating directly under aft anchor windlass prior to the end of winter 17/18 lay up period. Temporary repairs have been verified/approved by ABS/CG.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 23 February 2018
Resolution: Deck plate below the anchor windlass cropped and renewed as original.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel
Issued 5 May 2017
Resolved
Main Fire detection pannel (Honeywell) fails to relay fire zone details to MAST automation pannels in the ECR, Bridge, Galley, Engineers' staterooms. Prove proper operation to the satifaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 August 2017
Resolved 31 May 2017
Resolution: Repairs made to panel and ECR, tested sat in all modes and was properly displayed at all stations.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Operational Procedures for Engines or Equipment
Issued 5 May 2017
Resolved
Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTPs) have not bee finalized/examined without comments by Marine Safety Center (MSC). Upon MSC approval, provide MSU Duluth a copy of PSTPs and make vessel available for complete review/testing.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2017
Resolved 17 June 2019
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 5 May 2017
Resolved
Emergency fuel shutoffs (group 1 of 4 only), remote operation failed to secure diesel oil day tank, diesel oil bunker tank and the heavy fuel oil overflow tank. Prove proper operation to the attending MI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Observed remote operation of all the valves within the #1 closure circuit. All sat.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bracket
Issued 11 April 2017
Resolved
Forward archway bracket on starboard side within the #3 cargo hold is fractured at the cargo longitudinal bulkhead connection. Make permanent repairs by v+w.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 2 May 2017
Resolution: Received documentary and photographic evidence of proper repairs to archway bracket.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 11 April 2017
Resolved
Three seperate areas of 8-12" fracturing within the #3 cargo hold at approximate fr 115, 120, and 124 where the longitudinal bulkhead meets the slope. Areas have been temporarily repaired by clad weld on the cargo side. Permanent repairs are to be effected at next layup period 2017-18.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Permanent repairs completed during layup period.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 11 April 2017
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to a fracture within the #1 cargo hold at frame 48 on the port side at the long to slope connection. Temp repairs have been effected from the cargo hold side. Permanent repairs need to be effected at next layup in 2017-18.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Permanent repairs completed during layup period.