Inspection history · 17
13 January 2025
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8062773
29 November 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7825116
30 January 2023
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7620151
11 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7424469
10 February 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7132980
29 January 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7129136
12 March 2020
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6927836
16 January 2020
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6871507
8 February 2019
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6621470
29 January 2019
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6593020
7 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6408040
9 March 2018
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6368127
11 December 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6322458
30 March 2017
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6115348
26 January 2017
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6053875
24 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5839698
1 February 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5807361
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 181.420(a)(4); 16c
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. MI observed red light in gauge for pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system at helm did not indicate when system was deployed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 3 March 2025
Resolution: Reviewed photo sent from vessel rep depicting red light illuminating as required. All SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 176.810(b)1(ii); 16c
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained; monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. MI observed no logs for recording monthly inspections of portable extinguishers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 3 March 2025
Resolution: Received image of new log from vessel rep for use in recording monthly inspections of portable extinguishers. All SAT.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 185.212; 16c
A marine employer shall comply with the requirements of § 4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter. MI observed no chemical testing devices available for inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 3 March 2025
Resolution: Received picture of new chemical testing devices with expiration date noted 2025-12-31. All SAT.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 16.401(b); 16c
An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. MI observed no records of EAP training for supervisor or crew members.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2025
Resolved 10 February 2025
Resolution: Received documents for verification. All SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 February 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 182.720(e); 10c
Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose. MI observed two hose clamps unsecured on same side of fuel line. Operator secured fuel line to tank.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 February 2025
Resolved 5 February 2025
Resolution: MI witness fuel line secured with two hose clamps.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
CG001 - A vessel must undergo an inspection for certification as specified in 176.404 and They must submit a written application for renewal of a Certificate of Inspection to the OCMI at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Inspection. Vessel was due for COI renewal inspection on 16th January, 2025 and has yet to receive a COI inspection. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until new COI has been issued.
46CFR176.500(b)
701c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 23 January 2025
Resolved 5 February 2025
Resolution: Conducted COI Renewal inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 29 November 2023
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 rep was unable to produce a valid COD.
46 CFR 67.7
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 4 December 2023
Resolution: Received copy of valid COD.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel owners shall advise NOAA in writing upon change of vessel or EPIRB ownership, transfer of EPIRB to another vessel, or any other change in registration information.
MI observed the EPIRB registration did not reflect correct contact information.
47 CFR 80.1061(f)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
Resolution: Received copy of new EPIRB registration reflecting the current owner.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
A flammable vapor detection system must provide a visual and audible alarm at the operating station.
Vessel rep was unable to satisfactorily demonstrate function of the flammable vapor detection system.
46 CFR 182.480(d)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 14 December 2023
Resolution: Received proof of satisfactory test.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed.
Vessel rep was unable to satisfactorily test emergency steering.
46 CFR 176.840
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 12 December 2023
Resolution: Provided proof of satisfactory test of emergency steering.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years...If the ship passes the inspection, the technician will issue a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
Vessel rep was unable to produce a valid FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
Vessel route is limited to 1000 feet from shore.
47 CFR 80.903
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 13 December 2023
Resolution: Received photo of radiotelephony certificate dated 06DEC23.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
A ship station license may only be granted to: the owner or operator of the vessel.
MI observed the station license for the vessel was not issued to the current owner/operator.
47 CFR 80.15(d)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2023
Resolved 29 December 2023
Resolution: Received updated station license.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
The emergency instructions must be designed to address the particular equipment, arrangement, and operation of each individual vessel.
MI observed vessel's emergency instructions were not reflective of vessel's equipment/systems nor the crew's demonstrated procedures.
46 CFR 185.510(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2023
Resolved 14 December 2023
Resolution: Received satisfactory emergency instructions.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; (2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication; (3) Coast Guard Light List; (4) Tide tables; and (5) Current tables.
MI observed vessel was missing all publications with the exception of the Light List.
46 CFR 184.420(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2023
Resolved 20 December 2023
Resolution: All required publications onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating.
MI observed the automatic bilge pump for the engine compartment did not have a visual indicator.
46 CFR 182.530(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2023
Resolved 15 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel installed light at the operating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose.
MI observed both the starboard fuel fill line and fuel transfer line (before the filter) were not double clamped.
46 CFR 182.720(e)(3)(v)(B)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2023
Resolved 14 December 2023
Resolution: All lines double clamped.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight.
MI observed an open hole cut in the forward, starboard side of the engine compartment to permit cable to pass through.
Fill hole to meet fire resistance/watertight integrity requirements for the space.
46 CFR 179.320(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2023
Resolved 12 December 2023
Resolution: Sealed penetration in the bulkhead.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets.
MI observed the child size life jacket stowage location was neither separated from the adult life jacket storage location, nor properly marked.
46 CFR 180.78(a)(5)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2023
Resolved 12 December 2023
Resolution: Lifejackets were stowed separately from the adult lifejackets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
Procedures for checking the proper operation of a flammable vapor detection system must be posted at the primary operating station.
Vessel did not have operating instructions for the flammable vapor detection system.
46 CFR 182.480(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2023
Resolved 12 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep provided test procedures.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board. 01 life jacket was found with holes, and 01 lifejacket has deteriorated retro material. Passenger count reduced by 02.
46CFR180.71(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 31 January 2023
Resolution: Vessel purchased 02 new lifejackets.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons...must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged.
Vessel did not have a valid Certificate of Documentation.
46 CFR 67.7
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 May 2022
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: Vsl rep obtained COD valid through 10MAY2023.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer.
Deckhand was not enrolled in a drug consortium and had not been pre-employment tested.
46 CFR 16.210(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 April 2022
Resolved 14 April 2022
Resolution: Deckhand received pre-employment drug test -negative. He was also enrolled in the APCA Drug Consortium under Venice Parasailing LLC.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float-free and activate.
Hydrostatic release for Category 1 EPIRB is expired. Vessel is limited to 3 nautical miles.
46 CFR 180.64
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 April 2022
Resolved 14 April 2022
Resolution: Operator obtained a new hydrostatic release for the vessel's EPIRB. Vessel is no longer limited to 3nm.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant.
Retroreflective material on the ring life buoy was worn/degraded.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 April 2022
Resolved 14 April 2022
Resolution: Operator replaced retroreflective tape on the ring life buoy.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 30 January 2017
Resolved
Provide one additional A-II extinguisher for accomodation space iaw 46 CFR181.500(c).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2017
Resolved 7 February 2017
Resolution: O/O purchased A-II extinguisher .
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 30 January 2017
Resolved
Renew expired battery within ring life bouy light iaw 46CFR180.70(d).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2017
Resolved 30 January 2017
Resolution: Corrected prior to departure, battery was replaced.