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03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 23 April 2024
No resolution recorded
Remove grate on sea water pick-up for main diesel engine.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 April 2024
No resolution recorded
Replace flexible fuel line on fuel tank fill and vent.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 23 April 2024
No resolution recorded
Remove all water and descale rust from vessels bilge and interior compartments. Contact Coast Guard Marine Inspector to conduct re-inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 July 2023
Resolved
Vessel's FCC Safety Radio Certificate is expired. Vessel is restricted to a route no more than 1,000 feet from shore. IAW 47CFR80.803
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2023
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel has current FCC Safety Radio Certificate.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 25 July 2023
Resolved
Master does not have FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit for inspection. IAW 47CFR80
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2023
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: Master obtained a marine radio operator license.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 July 2023
Resolved
09 adult lifejackets found unserviceable. Vessel is limited to 40 adults.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2023
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel has the proper number of lifejackets on board.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 July 2023
Resolved
Wiring for port and STBD navigation lights are not properly spliced. Ensure pressure wire connection is used. 46CFR183.05-50
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 August 2023
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: Wires have been properly spliced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 July 2023
Resolved
Vessel failed to rectify deficiencies issued during Annual COI exam.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: All deficiencies have been rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
Proplusion shaft missing 2 out of 4 bolts iaw 46CFR182.200.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 August 2022
Resolution: New bolts installed and operational testing completed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
Vsl is required 51 adult life jackets. Vsl is missing 07 lifejackets and 02 were torn leaving 42 total adult jackets. Vessel is limited to 42 adult passengers iaw 46CFR180.71
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 September 2022
Resolved 22 September 2022
Resolution: 09 lifejacets placed in service, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
FWD ring buoy wasted. Replace with new iaw 46CFR180.70
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 September 2022
Resolved 22 September 2022
Resolution: Ring buoy replaced, all sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
Expired meds in first aid kit iaw 46CFR160.041
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 September 2022
Resolved 22 September 2022
Resolution: Expired meds replaced, all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
Hand rails must with stand 200lbs pull test in all direction. Broken stern rail found by MI iaw 46CFR177.900
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 September 2022
Resolved 22 September 2022
Resolution: Stern rail repaired, all sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 August 2022
Resolved
Small Passenger Vessels must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 month before or after the anniversary date on the Certificate of Inspection. The HARBOR STAR is beyond the 03 month anniversary date of the vessel's COI. The HARBOR STAR cannot operate as a Small Passenger Vessel until an annual inspection is performed. 46CFR176.500(a)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 August 2022
Resolved 17 August 2022
Resolution: Annual inspection performed, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Mitigate exhaust leak on MDE to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector iaw 46 CFR 182.10.1.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel corrected the exhaust leak on MDE to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Emergency fuel closure for both fuel tanks are seized, repair/replace to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector iaw 46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(3).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel repaired the seized Emergency fuel closures for both fuel tanks to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Owner/Operator installed new engine without CG over site. Provide specifications, drawings, and all available information on both old and new engines.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Engine installation complete; op test sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Vessels single shaft is misaligned, multiple cracks on coupling at MDE. Replace coupling, identify cause and mitigate shaft misalignment.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: O/O provided shaft alignment report, tested sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Both bilge high level indicators are inoperable. Repair/replace with new and ensure audio/visual alarm is functional at the operating station.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Tested alarms, sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Replace existing fuel lines with approved J-1942 type fuel lines throughout the vessel or prove that existing fuel lines meet this standard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: All fuel lines replaced, sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Clean engine bilge of oily water and provide arrangement to prevent automatic bilge pumps from pumping oily water into the water.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Bilges now cleared of oil.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Provide training/procedures for remote engine control (hand tiller) operation and demonstrate while underway.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Crew operated hand tiller.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Replace missing flame screen on port fuel tank vent.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Flame screen replaced, sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Remove all dead end wiring throughout the vessel and ensure all wiring is properly secured iaw 46CFR183.01-15(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Dead end wiring removed, sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Provide onboard medical kit with all required contents.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Med Kit replaced with new, sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Provide onboard 04 new properly marked life jackets to replace detiorated/missing life jackets. Passenger count reduced to 47 until rectified to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Life jackets replaced and properly marked, sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Document abandon ship, man overboard, and fire fighting drills and training iaw 46 CFR 185.520(f) and 46 CFR 185.524(d).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Log book provided.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Current Public Address System is inoperable, repair so as to be heard throughout the vessel or provide onboard a battery powered bullhorn. Passenger count reduced to 49 passengers or less until rectified to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: PA system replaced with bullhorn, sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 3 September 2020
Resolved
Replace 04 hand red flare distress signals that are expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Proper number of flares are on board vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Bilges and other spaces shall not accumulate oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. Remove oily bilge water.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 August 2019
Resolution: Bilges cleaned.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Engine head, block, and exhaust manifold shall be water jacketed and cooled by water. Observed leaking jacket water. Repair leaking jacket water hose.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 August 2019
Resolution: Leaking jacket water hose now repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 April 2019
Resolved
Found fire extinguisher at the entrance of engine room uninspected. Have fire extinguisher inspected.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2019
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Fire extinguisher servicing completed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 April 2019
Resolved
Found ring buoy without retro reflective tape. Apply retro reflective tape to ring buoy. SOLAS Type I.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Type I reflective tape applied.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 April 2019
Resolved
Emergency fuel shut off not labeled. Label emergency fuel shut off.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2019
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Fuel shut-off labeled.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 April 2019
Resolved
Found excessive leaking on shaft packing gland. Adjsut packing gland.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2019
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Packing glad adjusted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 April 2019
Resolved
Wet exhaust hose chaffing. Provide chaffing gear.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2019
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Chaffing gear installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 April 2019
Resolved
Raw water supply hose found kinked. Re-route hose so it is not kinked.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2019
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: R/W hose re-routed.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 12 June 2018
Resolved
Master does not have an FCC marine radio operator permit. Vessel's operations have been restricted to not more than 1,000 feet from shore.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 July 2018
Resolved 13 June 2018
Resolution: Provided master with FCC permit.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 12 June 2018
Resolved
Found exposed rotating machinery. Install guards to prevent entanglement.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 July 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Installed machinery guard.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Random
Issued 12 June 2018
Resolved
Licensed mariner has proof of pre-employment testing but there are no established procedures to conduct random test. Work with DD-SFO CG Investigator to achieve compliance.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 July 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Enrolled company in the consortium.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Washroom/Toilet › Toilet
Issued 12 June 2018
Resolved
Found toilet leaking at the base. Repair leak.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 July 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Installed new seal.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Call sign and name on the FCC Station License and FCC Safety Certificate do not match. Provide documents that match.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: FCC station license and safety radio certificate provided. Vessel call sign is WDK3249.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Install locking closure device for STBD hand rail boarding area.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: A satisfactory latch has been installed on the STBD boarding area.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide 1 portable hand bilge pump with hose capable of discharge ovbd and a capacity of 5 GPH.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Portable bilge pump placed on board and tested with hose extension.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Remove non approved battery charger and all wire connections from batteries.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Battery charger and all associated wire connections have been removed.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Permenently mark name on stern.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Name and hailing port have been placed on a placard and secured to the stern.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide second portable light at operating station.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Second portable light in place and tested sat.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide 2 additional USCG approved adult lifejackets to bring total to 51. Ensure they are marked with vsl name.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: 2 new type I pfd's have been provided and properly marked, total onboard 51 adult.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Prove that retro-reflective tape on ring bouy meets 46CFR164.018 as Type II.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Retro tape has been changed out to approved SOLAS tape.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide approved bracket (per manufacturer) for B-II extinguisher located at the aft deck.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Fire extinguisher has been mounted.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide 2 additional fire buckets and mark all with the words "FIRE BUCKET". Ensure buckets are 2.5 gallons and have adequate lanyards.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: The vessel has 3 fire buckets which have appropriate lanyards and marking.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Actuator
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide breaker bar for operation of emergency steering.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Breaker bar placed in vsl head for emergency steering.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide COD for new owner/operator prior to issuance of COI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: New COD provided.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Proved operator with appropriate license.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Licensed master provided.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide operator with valid FCC operator permit.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel has new owner and crew; FCC operator permit pending issuance. a new CG-835 has been issued and the vessel's operations have been restricted to not more than 1,000 feet from shore.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide the following NAV publications for area of operations: NAV Rules, Coast Pilot [name withheld], Tide Tables, Charts, Notice to Mariners
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Publications provided.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide ships log for documentation of training, drills, and monthly fire extinguisher maint
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: New ships log provided.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide written example of passenger safety orientation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Passenger orientation provided.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide proof of drug and alcohol program and EAP.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Proof of pre-employment testing has been provided; proof of enrolment in consortium is pending.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Safety Orientation
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Provide written and posted emergency instructions.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Emergency instructions have been posted.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 13 April 2016
Resolved
Get underway for demonstration of man overboard and abandon ship drills.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory drill