Inspection history · 16
14 April 2026
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8343591
24 April 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8103807
30 October 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8027360
7 August 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7942928
18 July 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7747540
25 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7696376
7 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7500046
13 April 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7174447
29 April 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6945728
12 December 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6874542
17 June 2019
Annual Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6717635
5 June 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6435657
12 December 2017
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6334125
24 May 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6154548
6 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CYPRESS (WLB 210) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5900238
8 April 2016
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5850121
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 14 April 2026
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. Vessels forward engine room access ladder is unsafe for use due to broken weld. Use aft access ladder until repaired.
46 CFR 177.100
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 April 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed proof of deficiency rectification.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
At each initial inspection for certification of a vessel the owner or operator shall have the vessel ready for inspection all machinery essential to the routine operation of the vessel. MI found the emergency fuel shut off not properly secured. Repair within 5 days.
46 CFR 176.804 (c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 April 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed proof of deficiency rectification.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
Life ring grab line
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. MI found the life ring buoy grab line unserviceable.
46 CFR 176.808 (b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 6 May 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed photos of repair.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Life float paint unserviceable.
46 CFR 176.808 (b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 6 May 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed photos of repair.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
5. LF grab line
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. MI found the life float grab lines unserviceable due to paint and frayed lines.
46 CFR 180.175 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 6 May 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed photos of repair.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 April 2026
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. MI found the port positive MDE battery bank and SSDG positive battery terminals unserviceable.
46 CFR 177.100
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 20 April 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed proof of deficiency rectification.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. MI found five hatches unserviceable. Reduce route to LBS.
46 CFR 179.360 (a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 April 2026
Resolution: MI received proof of def rectification.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018. MI found 19 life jackets with unserviceable retro reflective material.
46 CFR 185.604 (h)
IMO RESOLUTION A.658(16) (5)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 20 April 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed proof of deficiency rectification.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 14 April 2026
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. MI found jagged edges on the aft deck lights.
46 CFR 177.100
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 20 April 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed proof of deficiency rectification.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). MI found the hand pump could not reach each space and dewater the vessel. Reduce route to LBS.
46 CFR 182.520 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 20 April 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed proof of deficiency rectification.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 14 April 2026
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. MI found the port side main access door in an unsafe condition for passengers.
46 CFR 177.100
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 20 April 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed proof of deficiency rectification.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
Life oats and buoyant apparatus must not be stowed in tiers more than 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) high. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers. MI found three life floats stacked without spacers.
46 CFR 180.137 (f)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 6 May 2026
Resolution: MI reviewed photos of repair.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 24 April 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed fire hazards must be corrected. MI observed oil leak from stbd main engine oil filter return line. Repair/Replace within 1 week.
*While underway crew will monitor and wipe up any excess oil when vessel anchors to fish.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2025
Resolved 30 April 2025
Resolution: MI observed brand new hose installed, no deficiency identified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 24 April 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date on it must be replaced if the expiration date has passed. MI observed expired battery in stbd most life float light. Replace.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2025
Resolved 30 April 2025
Resolution: MI observed brand new battery installed, no deficiency identified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 April 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). MI observed only one means of de-watering. Procure 1x portable hand bilge pump.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2025
Resolved 5 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep supplied satisfactory evidence of new hand bilge pump.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 April 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters. MI observed no label. Label.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2025
Resolved 30 April 2025
Resolution: MI observed brand new label, no deficiency identified.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 April 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to:(b)Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment. MI observed melted lighting fixtures in engine room and melted wiring. Replace or remove.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2025
Resolved 30 April 2025
Resolution: MI observed all burnt wiring removed, no deficiency identified.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 24 April 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable design, equipment, personnel procedures, and record requirements of 33CFR151, 155, and 156. 33CFR151.57 requires a Garbage management Plan. MI observed no plan posted. Create and post.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2025
Resolved 30 April 2025
Resolution: MI observed plan posted, no deficiency identified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 7 August 2024
Resolved
Each survival craft required on a vessel by this part must meet approval series 160.027. Marine Inspector was unable to see data plate stating capacity of each life float. Prove existing data plate or renew.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2024
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: MI attended vessel and inspected deficiency rectification. All sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 7 August 2024
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station must carry a radio operator who holds a marine radio operator permit and have the system inspected by an FCC licensed technician. Marine Inspector was informed by Captain that they did not have either. Procure.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2024
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: MI attended vessel and inspected deficiency rectification. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 7 August 2024
Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removal flame screens. Marine Inspector found one missing. Procure and install.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2024
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: MI attended vessel and inspected deficiency rectification. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 August 2024
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. Marine Inspector found lifeline to be fraying and coming apart in multiple locations. Replace. Marine Inspector found ring buoy grab line to also be fraying. Replace.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2024
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: MI attended vessel and inspected deficiency rectification. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll of the vessel underway. Marine Inspector found aft deck lights zip tied in place and not mounted appropriately. Mount correctly. Electrical equipment on a vessel must protect the vessel from electrical hazards. Marine Inspector found dead end wires under the console on the bridge and in the engine room. Fix.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2024
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: MI attended vessel and inspected deficiency rectification. All sat.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 7 August 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with a public address system. Marine Inspector found system to not be audible during the man overboard drill as Captain and deckhand were not able to use it to communicate. Fix. Vessel is not allowed to operate with only 1 master and 1 deckhand.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: MI attended vessel and inspected deficiency rectification. All sat.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 5 June 2018
Resolved
Retro present on 08 PFDs is worn, apply retro on 08 PFDs where indicated.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 June 2018
Resolved 6 June 2018
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 5 June 2018
Resolved
Twist caps found on generator wires; replace twist caps with suitable wire connectors.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 June 2018
Resolved 6 June 2018
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
Label high level alarm pannel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 13 April 2016
Resolution: Alarm pannel labled.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
Several items expired in first aid kit. Replace expired medicine in first aid kit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 13 April 2016
Resolution: Operator purchased new first aid kit.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
Update or replace chart.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 18 July 2016
Resolution: replace with new up to date charts
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Hose
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
Chaffing gear needed for starboard MDE fuel hose extending from fuel filter.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 13 April 2016
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
Re-ground wire/fitting on port MDE.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 13 April 2016
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
Replace broken windows in passenger compartment.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2016
Resolved 18 July 2016
Resolution: replaced with new windows
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 8 April 2016
Resolved
Complete CPR/First aid training.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2016
Resolved 18 July 2016
Resolution: Conducted training and provided certficates
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 8 April 2016
Resolved
Replace plastic tie straps if used for support (and not for bundling) and if more than 24 inches apart.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 13 April 2016