09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Existing battery connection in the wheelhouse are using temporary wing-nut connectors. Properly install permanent type connectors on all battery installations.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 November 2025
Resolved 6 November 2025
Resolution: Received photo of permanent type connectors on all battery. All SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Vessel must be provided with satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment. Vessel was unable to demonstrate proper operation of bilge pump for the laz. Prove proper operation of the laz bilge.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 October 2025
Resolution: VESSEL DEMONSTRATED SATISFACTORY OPERATION
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
The engine room bilge piping was found with plastic / PVC piping and strainer. Provide bilge piping (vital system) with metallic piping and strainer.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 November 2025
Resolved 30 October 2025
Resolution: WITNESSED NEW INSTALLTION
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
The bilge / fire pump piping was found unsupported and vibrating excessively. Provide proper piping support brackets on the discharge side of the pump.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 November 2025
Resolved 30 October 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel. All SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
The bilge / fire pump piping was found flexible hose installed and single hose clamps. Provide double hose clamps on pump discharge piping.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 November 2025
Resolved 30 October 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel. All SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Both propulsion shafts were found without deck plating covering them. Provide both port and stbd shafts with deck plating to prevent personnel hazard from rotating machinery.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 November 2025
Resolved 6 November 2025
Resolution: Received photo of installed machinery guard over shaft. All SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. MI found a total of four paddles missing. Install paddles on life floats.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 October 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel. All SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. Mi found all paddles on life floats without the vessel’s name. Label all paddles with vessel’s name.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 October 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel. All SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must: Be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. MI found stbd ring life buoy to be no longer serviceable. Replace ring life buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 November 2025
Resolved 30 October 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel. All SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 October 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. MI found seven (7) missing lifejackets. Obtain 7 lifejackets. Passenger count is reduced to 129.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 November 2025
Resolved 6 November 2025
Resolution: Received photo of 7 new life jackets. All SAT.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 11 August 2025
Resolved
Vessel electrical system found operating at 50 amps using 8 AWG cable rated for no more than 40 amps. Installation constitutes incompatible electrical components and presents a fire hazard. Installation does not appear to have been reviewed or approved by the cognizant OCMI as required. Submit electrical plans in accordance with PEG E2-23 to the cognizant OCMI for review and approval. 46CFR183.130
835 changed from a 17 to a code 50 as hazardous condition has been remedied, however electrical plans have yet to be reviewed by MSC.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 January 2026
Resolution: Rcvd Plan - all sat
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 11 August 2025
No resolution recorded
Vessel was found with 2 windows compromised, replace both windows at next drydock. If condition of windows changes, contact OCMI and replace windows. 46CFR177.1010
Extended to drydock due date.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
Pitting greater that 25% located in second compartment from the bow underneath the bilge pickup.
Submit repair proposal and make repairs.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 March 2025
Resolution: Verified repairs
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
Vessel must be able to recover an unconscious person from the water in the event of a man overboard. The ladder used to recover an individual had bolts affixed to the same side of the deck opening threshold causing the ladder to hang at a 50-60 degree angle. Vessel needs to install bolts on both sides of the threshold and ensure the ladder is level when it hangs.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel sent in pictures demonstrating "i" bolt installation ensuring the ladder hangs parallel to the deck.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
Port side deck support stanchion in the engine room immediately aft of the port engine has a cracked weld and is bending slightly under the weight of the deck. Install support to the stanchion until permanent repairs can be completed
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 August 2022
Resolution: Pictures were sent in demonstrating repairs to the stanchion for the deck above the port side engine room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
Each fixed power bilge pump must be self priming. It may be driven off the main engine or other source of power. It must be permanently connected to the bilge manifold and may also be connected to the fire main. If of sufficient capacity, a power bilge pump may also serve as a fire pump. Bilge pump found to be unable to remove water from Lazarette space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. The piping must be properly supported by noncombustible hangers or blocks. Both main exhaust pipes found to be leaking on vertical run of pipe.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 December 2021
Resolved 13 May 2025
Resolution: Received pictures of the repairs via email.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is: (1) Of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Found excessive wear on the tie rod where the steering post connects on the
port side.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 December 2021
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any
connections. The piping must be properly supported by
non-combustible hangers or blocks. Found flex hose for
generator to be not secured.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2021
Resolved 8 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
n a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. Vessel found to have no passenger limit sign visible on the entranceway to the top deck.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2021
Resolved 8 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
Each unpressurized fuel tank must be fitted with a vent pipe connected to the highest point of the tank. Fuel tank vent found to be capped.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2021
Resolved 15 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
uel lines must be annealed tubing of copper, nickel-copper, or copper-nickel having a minimum wall thickness of 0.9 mm. Fuel filler line found to be capped with a loose fitting PVC cap. Replace with appropriate material and fit.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2021
Resolved 8 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Terminal block in pilot house found to not be secured to a prevent movement while underway.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2021
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Junction box on fwd side of generator found to have a broken connector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2021
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
il piping, drains, strainers, and other equipment subject to normal oil leakage mst be fitted with drip pans or other means to prevent oil draining into the bilge. Oil drain line for generator found to be missing a plug.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2021
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
Each battery must be located in a tray of lead or other suitable material resistant to deteriorating action by the electrolyte. Excessive corrosion found in the port side battery box. Clean corrosion from battery box.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2021
Resolved 8 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 3 November 2021
Resolved
Magnetic compass on vessels authorized to operate at night shall be illuminated. Repair magnetic compass light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 November 2021
Resolved 15 November 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Repair wasted/ leaking Fire Main piping & securely mount
all Fire Main pipping.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 5 October 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel Rep emailed picutres of corrected def.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Replace unauthorized (non-vital type) hose for hydraulic
steering with SAE-J-1942 hose.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 5 October 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel Rep emailed picutres of corrected def.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Provide & display additional life jacket dawning placard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel Rep emailed picutres of corrected def.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Replace type II retro-reflective tape on starboard ring-life buoy.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel Rep emailed picutres of corrected def.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Provide spacers for all (8) life floats & cut existing spacers into two separate pieces.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel Rep emailed picutres of corrected def.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Provide means of closure for air vents located on exhaust stack structure
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel Owner emailed picture of means of closure for exhaust stack.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Replace starboard in-board shim plate & re-torque all mounting bolts for both reduction gears.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel Rep emailed picutres of corrected def.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Properly mount aft PA speaker.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Removed old obsolete speaker instead of remounting. PA system comes through newer speakers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 October 2020
Resolved
Securely mount battery box located in wheel house.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2020
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel Rep emailed picutres of corrected def.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 13 November 2019
Resolved
Provide hose clamps for all fuel lines on the generator.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 December 2019
Resolved 19 November 2019
Resolution: Hose clamps were provided.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 13 November 2019
Resolved
Make engine compartment bulkhead water-tight, provide plug for bulkhead fitting.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 December 2019
Resolved 19 November 2019
Resolution: Plug was provided and installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 13 November 2019
Resolved
Re-coil life float painter lines in provided spool.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 December 2019
Resolved 13 November 2019
Resolution: Life float painter was recoiled.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 13 November 2019
Resolved
Label and mount bilge alarm panel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 December 2019
Resolved 13 November 2019
Resolution: Panel was mounted and labeled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 13 November 2019
Resolved
Provide ladder to cabin top with hand holds.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 December 2019
Resolved 19 November 2019
Resolution: Hand holds were installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Properly install IBA painter to weak link.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 August 2018
Resolution: Secured painter to weak link.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Replace defective fire hose.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 August 2018
Resolution: Replaced defective fire hose.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Install proper ladder to access survival equipment located on top of bridge.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 28 September 2018
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Install guard on sewage pump shaft.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 28 September 2018
Resolution: Guard installed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Install guard on starboard main engine pulley.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 28 September 2018
Resolution: Guard installed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Remove electrical hazard on switch in pilot house.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 28 September 2018
Resolution: Electrical hazard removed
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Service forward hatch to allow for proper closure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 28 September 2018
Resolution: Hatch is properly working
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Install Hertz meter on generator +50 volts.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 28 September 2018
Resolution: Hertz meter installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Properly mount starboard side forward portable fire extinguisher to bulkhead.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 28 September 2018
Resolution: Extinguisher bracket properly installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Repair installed compass light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 28 September 2018
Resolution: Light on compass is brightly glowing.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Capacity
Issued 11 October 2017
Resolved
Properly Label all lifefloats for capacity
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2017
Resolved 12 October 2017
Resolution: Properly labeled lifefloats
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 11 October 2017
Resolved
Provide FCC SSL
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2017
Resolved 12 October 2017
Resolution: Provided FCC SSL
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 11 October 2017
Resolved
Provide 18 Additional adult sized life jackets (restricted to 118 Passengers)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2017
Resolved 12 October 2017
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 11 October 2017
Resolved
Properly stow the epirb in float free arrangement (restricted to Lakes Bays and sounds.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2017
Resolved 20 November 2017
Resolution: Epirb is properly stowed.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Float Free
Issued 11 October 2017
Resolved
Properly staow IBA with secure and float free arrangements (restricted to lakes Bay and sounds
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2017
Resolved 20 November 2017
Resolution: The IBA is properly stowed.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 11 October 2017
Resolved
Affix a NOAA sticker on EPIRB
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2017
Resolved 20 November 2017
Resolution: NOAA Sticker is properly affixed.