Records from 2013 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 10 November 2025.
Inspection history · 28
10 November 2025
Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8264345
16 October 2025
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8254033
18 August 2025
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8241250
22 November 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8027091
30 August 2024
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7992716
13 July 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Cortez · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7965538
8 September 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7683777
27 November 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Cortez · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7600177
22 August 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7537474
10 March 2022
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7409672
10 March 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7411738
1 November 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7341833
25 August 2020
In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7018231
19 June 2020
Simplified Stability Test · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6973586
3 June 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC DIAMONDBACK (WPB 87370) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6970786
2 June 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6966243
22 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6942474
8 October 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6829481
2 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Myers Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6770652
7 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6637946
27 February 2019
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6633405
19 October 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6559909
21 August 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6517949
17 July 2017
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6212177
11 October 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6000360
9 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5996241
11 August 2016
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5940405
1 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Myers Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6011875
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. MI observed no stbd navigation light. Install new light. Vessel is restricted to day time operations during periods of visibility greater than 3 NM.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Replaced starboard and masthead navigation lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. MI observed cracking in the life float coating exposing the foam. Reapply coating.
46 CFR 180.175(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Coating applied to the satisfaction of the inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Engine start battery terminals were loose due to the installation of regular hex nuts at the lug connections. Replace with hardware that better secures the cables.
46 CFR 183.350(d)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Battery terminal connectors replaced with proper hardware.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
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. MI observed missing insulation on the turbocharger of the main engine. Install appropriate lagging.
46 CFR 177.970
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: New lagging installed on the turbocharger.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
The name of a vessel must be marked or painted on each life float and buoyant apparatus. The number of persons capacity must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float and buoyant apparatus. MI observed faded name and no capacity. Apply all required markings to the life float.
46 CFR 185.604 (a) & (e)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Name and capacity marked properly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. MI observed no markings. Apply all required markings.
46 CFR 185.608
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Fuel shutoff stations properly marked.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
A hatch cover must have a securing device. MI observed both fuel shut off access covers had lanyards that were not attached to the vessel. Secure the lanyards.
46 CFR 179.360(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Securing devices installed on both covers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). MI observed no hand pump on board. Include a hand pump in vessel's outfit.
46 CFR 182.520
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 2 February 2026
Resolution: Hand bilge pump placed in vessel's outfit.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. MI observed the lazarette hatch gasket was worn and no longer watertight. Replace hatch gasket.
46 CFR 179.360(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Hatch gasket properly replaced restoring watertight condition.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. MI observed no illumination on the compass. Install a light on the compass.
46 CFR 184.402
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 2 February 2026
Resolution: Magnetic compass replaced with an illuminated compass.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. MI observed no portable lights on board. Add required lights to vessel's outfit.
46 CFR 183.430
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Two portable flashlights were placed in the vessel's outfit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 November 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter buckets, with an attached lanyard. One fire bucket was missing the lanyard. Attach a lanyard.
46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2025
Resolved 30 January 2026
Resolution: Lanyard was installed on the fire bucket.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. MI observed Steering Gear hatch gasket worn and damaged.
46 CFR 179.360(a), 701c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 November 2024
Resolution: Hatch gasket was replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Renewal of a Certificate of Inspection is conducted to determine if the vessel complies with all applicable regulations. MI observed all required gear not stowed on vessel.
46 CFR 176.404(a), 701c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 November 2024
Resolution: All gear was stowed on the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters. MI observed no labeling.
46 CFR 185.608, 16c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 19 May 2025
Resolution: Confirmed the shutoff valves were labeled.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. MI observed mast light inoperable. Restricted to day light operations.
46 CFR 183.420, 705c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 May 2025
Resolution: Confirmed the nav light operation via photo.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations. MI observed MF radio would not power on. Restricted to operations within 20nm of shore.
46 CFR 184.502, 705c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 May 2025
Resolution: Confirmed MF radio was operational.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 22 November 2024
Resolved
Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date.
The window to complete the annual inspection has past. A annual must be conducted prior to carring passengers.
46 CFR 176.500
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 November 2024
Resolved 26 November 2024
Resolution: Completed annual inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings in a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system.
MI observed that port/stbd exhaust closure devices were inoperable.
46 CFR 182.460
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 September 2023
Resolved 8 September 2023
Resolution: Operator provided video/photo evidence of exhaust closure devices operating.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level.
MI observed that the engine aft, and fwd high level visual indicators were inoperable.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 October 2023
Resolved 20 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted picture evidence showing visual indicator working.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light.
MI observed that the paddles for the life float were missing.
Limited to L/B/S route
46 CFR 180.175(d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2023
Resolved 20 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel submitted picture showing 02 paddles in life float.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
A vessel more than 26 feet but less than 65 feet must
carry a minimum of one ring life buoy of not less than
24 inch diameter approved under 160.050 in subchapter Q.
MI observed that the ring life buoy on board was not an
approved type.
Limited to L/B/S route
46 CFR 180.70(a)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2023
Resolved 8 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel operator provided photo evidence of new/approved ring life buoy on board the vessel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules.
MI observed that stbd side navigation light was inoperable.
Restricted to daylight operations only.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2023
Resolved 20 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel submitted picture evidence showing working nav light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test and make available for inspection all items in the ships outfit.
MI observed mast head light was inoperable.
Restricted to daylight operations only.
46 CFR 176.816
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2023
Resolved 20 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel submitted picture showing mast headlight working.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
Each vessel 26 feet in length but less than 65 feet in length carrying not more than 49 passengers must be equipped with 1 fixed hand or power bilge pump and 1 portable hand pump.
MI observed that the portable bilge pump was not on the vessel.
46 CFR 182.520(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 October 2023
Resolved 20 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel submitted picture showing portable bilge pump.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 8 September 2023
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire.
MI observed that the wood deck supports under the stbd side engine room compartment were rotted, and the there were areas on deck that were allowing water intrusion.
46 CFR 177.100
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 October 2023
Resolved 20 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel submitted picture showing satisfactory temporary repair of hull.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 August 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person on board a vessel.
Vessel has only 19 lifejackets on board. Vessel's lifejacket count requirement for "partially protected" route endorsement is 26.
Passenger count reduced to 17 until proper number of life jackets are onboard.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2023
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: USCG MI verified 07 newly purchased lifejackets onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 22 August 2022
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet.
Vessel does not have valid FCC station license onboard.
47 CFR 80.13(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: USCG MI verified valid FCC radio station license onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 22 August 2022
Resolved
Rules that require FCC station licensees to have certain transmitter operation, maintenance, and repair duties performed by a commercial radio operator.
Vessel master did not have FCC Radio Operator Permit.
47 CFR 13.5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Received photo copy of valid radio operators permit.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 22 August 2022
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel.
Vessel missing emergency broadcast placard in accordance with 46 CFR 184.510.
46 CFR 184.506
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: USCG MI verified printed copy, in protective sleeve, of emergency broadcast instructions onboard.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 22 August 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and EPIRB installations required by the FCC.
Vessel missing a valid NOAA registration certificate and decal for installed EPIRB.
46 CFR 184.502
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: USCG MI verified valid NOAA EPIRB registration certificate onboard, and receipt for order of a replacement decal.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 August 2022
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.
Vessel missing proper charts for vessel's area of operation.
46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel is using Navionics GPS software for navigation.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 22 August 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights.
Vessel missing required portable lights.
46 CFR 183.430
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: USCG MI verified two newly purchased flashlights onboard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 22 August 2022
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 a fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions.
Vessel missing appropriate emergency instructions, in accordance with 46 CFR 185.512, posted near operating station.
46 CFR 185.510
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Received photo copy of onboard emergency instructions.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 22 August 2022
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and training to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during vessel fires, emergencies that necessitate abandon ship or recovering a man overboard.
Fire, abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged. The drill entry shall include the following information: (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics.
Vessel has not been logging fire, abandon ship and man overboard drills.
46 CFR 185.520(a),(f) & 46 CFR 185.524(a),(d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2022
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Received photo copy of current and sufficient drill logs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 22 August 2022
Resolved
The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of a life float by a 3/8 inch lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and at least 18 feet in length.
Deteriorated lanyard for life float light.
46 CFR 180.175(f)(4)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Received photo evidence of repaired life float light lanyard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 22 August 2022
Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be inspected monthly, using the manufacturer's instructions to make sure it is complete and in good order. The inspection and maintenance of survival craft and its equipment shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the USCG upon request.
Vessel had no records for routine inspections or maintenance of survival craft and its equipment onboard.
46 CFR 185.722 & 46 CFR 185.702(d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Received photo copy of current and sufficient maintenance log.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 March 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury.
Prove proper operation of engine following loss of propulsion while U/W.
46 CFR 182.100
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 March 2023
Resolved 14 March 2022
Resolution: Replaced o rings in fuel filter line and ran vessel. Vessel performed as intended.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in Coastwise trade must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged.
Vessel's current COD on board only has a Fisheries endorsement. Under definitions in 46 CFR 67.3, vessel's current operations fall under Coastwise trade applicability.
46 CFR 67.7
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2021
Resolved 31 December 2021
Resolution: Received submission to the NVDC.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet.
Vessel does not have valid FCC station license on board.
47 CFR 80.13(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel acquired valid FCC station license.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is likely to become a serious marine incident as defined in 4.03-2 of subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of 4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter.
All alcohol testing devices found to be expired.
46 CFR 185.212
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2021
Resolved 31 December 2021
Resolution: Provided proof to USCG MI that new strips have been purchased.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person on board a vessel.
Vessel has 19 lifejackets on board with 4 having retroflective tape in need of service. Passenger count reduced to 13 until life jackets are replaced/serviced.
46 CFR 180.71
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced missing/damaged life jackets.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate.
Vessels current EPIRB expired in 2019. Vessel purchased new EPIRB, but has not registered it yet.
46 CFR 180.64
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided proof of EPIRB registration.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen: In the fore part, an all-round white light or one ball.
Vessel's anchor light was inoperable.
33 CFR 83.30(a)(i)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise, as applicable.
Vessel has not been maintaining monthly test log.
46 CFR 185.728(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel started log.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Abandon ship, man overboard and fire drills and training shall be logged. The drill entry shall include the following information: (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics.
Log for abandon ship, man overboard, fire drills has not been maintained.
46 CFR 185.520(f) & 46 CFR 185.524(d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel started training log.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
At each subsequent inspection for certification the owner or operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel.
Emergency steering tiller found to be rusted, resulting in arrangement to be inoperable.
46 CFR 176.814
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 November 2021
Resolved 1 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel returned emergency tiller to operable condition
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating stations to indicate a high water level in each other the following normally unmanned spaces: A space with a non-watertight closure, such as a space with a non-watertight hatch on the main deck.
FWD bilge space alarm light out.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 November 2021
Resolved 1 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced bilge indicator light.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 February 2019
Resolved
Engine disabled; smoke reported from main engine.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 April 2019
Resolution: Engine replaced in-kind. Completed satisfactory installation inspection and underway engine trial.