10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Marine inspector observed inoperable stern light. Vessel is restricted to daylight operations. Repair light within two weeks.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2026
Resolved 27 May 2026
Resolution: Vessel owner/operator requested to be restricted to daylight operations.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 May 2025
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. MI identified multiple dead end wires under the operating station. Rectify within 7 days.
46 CFR 183.200 - 705C
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: A sternlight. The sternlight did not have sufficient illumination. Restricted to daylight hours until new light is installed.
33 CFR 83.23 (a)(iv) - 705C
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 May 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Each flare carried to meet this section must be stowed in A portable watertight container marked as required by § 185.614 of this chapter, carried at the operating station. MI observed that the container latch was broken. Rectify within 3 days.
46 CFR 180.68 (e) - 705 C
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2025
Resolved 19 May 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. MI identified 05 life jackets that were no longer serviceable. Owner replaced with spares.
46 CFR 180.71 (a) - 10C
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 May 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. MI observed several life jackets and the ring buoy markings were faded or missing. All were marked by the owner.
46 CFR 185.604 (b) - 10C
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 May 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 May 2024
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. (b) In addition, a number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided, or such greater number as necessary to provide a life jacket for each person being carried that is smaller than the lower size limit of the adult life jackets provided to meet this section. - 46 CFR 180.71
MI observed 8 unserviceable adult life jackets and 5 unserviceable child life jackets. Vessel passenger count reduced to 36 adult passengers and zero children until new serviceable life jackets are purchased.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 31 January 2025
Resolution: Received picture of life jackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 3 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry — (1) Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121; and (2) Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. - 46 CFR 180.68
MI observed 01 orange distress signal was expired. Vessel may not operate with passengers until it has 12 total distress signals on board.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provided a photo of the new hand orange smoke distress signal onboard, exp. date: Jun 2026.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 May 2024
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. - 46 CFR 180.70
MI observed the ring life buoy's lifeline was severely deteriorated. Lifeline must be replaced prior to the carriage of passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 31 January 2025
Resolution: Received picture of new ring life buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 May 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. - 46 CFR 185.604(b)
MI observed illegible letters on the ring life buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2024
Resolved 31 January 2025
Resolution: Received picture of ring life buoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 May 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall examine and test the following items to the extent necessary to determine that they are in proper operating condition, safe electrical condition and fit for the service for which they are intended. - 46 CFR
176.25-15
MI observed disconnected grounding wire and damaged wiring for the shaft seal bilge pump sump.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2024
Resolved 4 February 2025
Resolution: Received photo of Wiring.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 May 2024
Resolved
An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel. The training program must include at least the following elements: the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment; the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse; and documentation of training given to crewmembers and the employer's supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. - 46 CFR 16.401(b)
MI observed vessel's supervisory personnel could not produce documentation proving they had received at least 60 minutes of training.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2024
Resolved 3 September 2024
Resolution: Received emailed proof of EAP supervisor training for vessel operator.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 27 March 2024
Resolved
A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection. Vessel was due for renewal COI inspection on 11MAR24 and has yet to receive a renewal COI inspection. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until new COI has been issued. - 46 CFR 176.100
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 May 2024
Resolution: COI renewal inspection conducted 03MAY24. Vessel issued Temporary COI this date.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 1 February 2024
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations and internal structure examinations for certification.
Vessel has lapsed the drydock and internal structure exam expiration dates, 31MAY23, on its COI.
Allow inspection for satisfactory drydock and internal structure exam credit prior to the carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 176.600
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 February 2024
Resolved 20 February 2024
Resolution: Completed credit DD and ISE.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 February 2023
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel.
During inspection identified (05) life jackets that severely faded almost to a white color.
Reduced passenger count to (37) passengers.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 27 February 2023
Resolution: Owner purchased five new Type I lifejackets and installed onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 February 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating water light must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in
length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet),
securing the water light around the body of the ring lifebuoy.
Vessel's lanyard was 60 feet long.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 27 February 2023
Resolution: Owner replaced water light battery with new.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 21 February 2023
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section every
vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass
designed for marine use, to be mounted at the primary
operating station. Except on a vessel limited to daytime
operations, the compass must be illuminated.
Vessel's compass was not illuminated.
Vessel is limited to daytime operations.
46 CFR 184.402(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 27 February 2023
Resolution: Owner installed magnetic compass and checked light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 21 February 2023
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall
be logged or otherwise documented for review by the
Coast Guard upon request. The EPIRB test required by
paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented,
as applicable.
Vessel's log book was not available to inspect.
46 CFR 185.520(f), 46 CFR 185.728(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 27 February 2023
Resolution: Owner provided log book for EPIRB. Conducted MOD, Fire Drill & table top abandon ship drill.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 21 February 2023
Resolved
The operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or
more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for
ready reference, a copy of these Rules.
Vessel did not have a Navigation Rules Book on-board.
33 CFR 83.01(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 27 February 2023
Resolution: Owner provided Navigation Rules for the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 December 2021
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely.
Vessel did not have valid COI posted.
46 CFR 176.302
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 December 2021
Resolved 13 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel posted valid COI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 December 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel.
02 adult life jackets were found in poor condition.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 December 2021
Resolved 13 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel representative replaced 02 lifejackets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 13 December 2021
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Maintenance pin was attached, preventing the system from discharging once activated.
46 CFR 181.420(a)(4)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 December 2021
Resolved 13 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel representative removed maintenance pin.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation. Vessel's VHF-DSC radio was found inoperable. Vessel is limited to navigation not more than 1,000ft from the nearest land.
47CFR80.905
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 March 2021
Resolved 9 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel representative provided proof via e-mail of operable VHF radio.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 February 2020
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher must be of approved type. 46CFR181.500.
02 fire extinguishers overcharged with guage in the red.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep provided 02 approved fire extinguishers.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 February 2020
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the international and inland navigation rules. 46CFR183.420
Vessel did not have port running light installed, limited vessel to day time operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep installed and tested port running light.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 11 February 2019
Resolved
Beaching has not been authorized on this vessel. Due to self-admission of beaching, haul vessel out for inspection of hull prior to carrying passengers IAW 46 CFR 176.600(d)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2019
Resolution: Completed satisfactory hull inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 February 2019
Resolved
A type-1 lifejacket shall be provided for each person on board. Ten lifejackets were condemned. Reduce passenger count to 32 IAW 46 CFR 180.71
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 March 2019
Resolution: Owner provided proof of ten new life jackets
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 February 2019
Resolved
Remote fuel shut-offs must be marked in clearly legible letters. Remote fuel shutoff not marked.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 March 2019
Resolution: Remote fuel shutoff valves marked.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Pressure
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Replace one discharged B-II fire extinguisher
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Installed new B-II fire extinguisher
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Quantity
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Replace 08 expired distress flares
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Purchased 08 new distress signals
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 15 February 2018
Resolved
Damage to the geal coat where gel coat was missing exposing FRP. Three areas pointed out to owner. Damage is minor and areas or small. 46 CFR 177.100
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2018
Resolution: Pictures showing the hull repaired and new coating applied.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 15 February 2018
Resolved
P/S fuel fill hoses were rotted and wasted. Replace. 46 CFR 177.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 February 2018
Resolution: Pics were sent showing newly installed fuel fill hoses.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 6 February 2018
Resolved
Vessel has not completed required dry-dock examination. IAW 46 CFR 176
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 February 2018
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 10 March 2017
Resolved
Prove integrity of passenger boarding ladder; ladder is not secure to deck and missing fasteners, IAW 46 CFR 177.900 (b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 April 2017
Resolved 5 April 2017
Resolution: Ladder is secured with proper fasteners.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 10 March 2017
Resolved
Provide one B-1 portable fire entinguisher at operating station. 46 CFR 181.500(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 April 2017
Resolved 5 April 2017
Resolution: Purchased B-I fire extinguisher.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 10 March 2017
Resolved
Prove operation of auxilliary steering. 46 CFR 182.620
Operator unable to test steering due to lack of tools onboard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 April 2017
Resolved 5 April 2017
Resolution: Provided tools for auxilliary steering system.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 10 March 2017
Resolved
Install / replace missing bilge pump in forward compartment in accordance with approved plans. 46 CFR 182.520
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 April 2017
Resolved 5 April 2017
Resolution: Bilge pump installed.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 10 March 2017
Resolved
Prove operation of anchor light, with proper electrical breaker. 46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 April 2017
Resolved 5 April 2017
Resolution: Anchor light working with proper breaker.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 10 March 2017
Resolved
Place name of vessel on port and starboard sides. 46 CFR 67.123(d)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 April 2017
Resolved 5 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel name and hailing port placed on stern.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 10 March 2017
Resolved
Place name of vessel and hailing port on stern. 46 CFR 67.123(d)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 April 2017
Resolved 5 April 2017
Resolution: Aft bildge pump properly working.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 10 March 2017
Resolved
Prove operation of aft bilge pump overboard discharge valve. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(7)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 April 2017
Resolved 5 April 2017
Resolution: Operator installed new valve.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 26 February 2016
Resolved
Provide 2 additional adult lifejackets and reduce maximum passengers by 2 IAW 46 CFR 180.71
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 March 2016
Resolved 16 March 2016
Resolution: Operator provided two new lifejackets.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 26 February 2016
Resolved
Provide current light list and Coast Pilot IAW 46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 March 2016
Resolved 16 March 2016
Resolution: Operator provided new Coast pilots and light list.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Complete required training and log in vessel's logbook IAW 46 CFR 185.420(c)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 March 2016
Resolution: Operator provided new training and log book for vessel.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Complete repairs to pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system IAW 46 CFR 181.420
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 March 2016
Resolution: Operator completed repairs of vessel's fixed firefighting systems