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ROBERT G. BROWNLEE
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named ROBERT G. BROWNLEE
ROBERT G. BROWNLEE is a 1998 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 38 inspections since 1998, most recently in August 2025, along with 102 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.
Records from 1998 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 28 August 2025.
- Built
- 1998
- Last inspected
- 28 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 102 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1065176
WDK 3630
472970
Flag
UNITED STATES
366751060, 368047110
Maury page id
psix-472970
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
22 calendar years (1998–2025)
The 38 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)85.1 ft × 30.0 ft × 11.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 89 / net 61
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)85.1 ft × 30.0 ft × 11.8 ft
ITC tonnagegross 226 / net 75
BuilderMARCO SEATTLE INC · SEATTLE WA, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portREDWOOD CITY, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 22 April 2026 · expires 30 April 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it89 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
226 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
61 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
75 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
226 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
61 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
75 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Radio station licence
WDK3630MMSI 368047110 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 June 2018, expires 26 June 2028 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WCY4665MMSI 366751060 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 May 2018, expires 15 June 2028
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 38
28 August 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8198582
2 October 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8013064
21 August 2024
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7985695
28 August 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7778521
21 September 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7563485
15 August 2022
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7531881
20 September 2021
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7316569
27 August 2021
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7298388
24 August 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7295497
31 August 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7046407
2 October 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6826027
15 August 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6783473
14 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6540370
22 August 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6520075
23 April 2018
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6395747
16 August 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6242584
8 September 2016
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5994415
25 August 2016
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5982407
27 August 2015
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5227609
26 August 2014
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4965136
16 December 2010
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3911685
16 February 2010
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3680488
5 January 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3463999
10 December 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3373710
9 September 2008
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3309247
11 January 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3131034
12 December 2007
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3105955
6 February 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2867986
28 August 2006
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2761972
24 August 2004
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2175284
2 August 2004
Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2153957
21 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1970324
18 August 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1879854
11 September 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1674235
13 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1057170
26 October 1998
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1416850
26 October 1998
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1471194
20 March 1998
Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1396990
Deficiency record · 102
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 28 August 2025
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”... Aft Engine room emergency escape scuttle not marked from above. 46 CFR 185.606
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 28 August 2025
Resolved
A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. Forward fire hose not connected to hydrant when stowed in enclosure. 46 CFR 181.320(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 August 2025
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Letters and numbers must be at least 2 inches high. Symbols must be at least 4 inches square. Life jacket quantities are not marked. 46 CFR 185.604(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 28 August 2025
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Plastic waste receptacles were located in wheelhouse and on the main deck. 46 CFR 177.405(f)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 August 2025
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. The vessel name is not marked on the life float paddles. 46 CFR 185.604(g)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 2 October 2024
Resolved
Survival craft requirements are provided in Table 180.200(c): Lakes, Bays, & Sounds (b) nonwood - 50% LF. 12 person life float in unserviceable and requires painting. Maximum passengers limited to 85. Repaint life life float.
46 CFR 180.200(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 2 October 2024
Resolved
The light must be a floating waterlight approved under approval series 161.010 or other standard specified by the Commandant. All 3 batteries for the life float light are expired and/or incorrect. Replace batteries.
46 CFR 180.175(f)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 October 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. Lifejackets onboard only have "BROWNLEE" marked. Mark lifejackets with full name of vessel.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 2 October 2024
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight: A hatch on a vessel that operates only on protected waters. Engine room stbd hatch is leaking from a hose test. Replace gasket material and clean sealing face.
46 CFR 179.360(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 October 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Wiring under bridge console was soaked in hydraulic fluid from previous steering fluid reservoir. Wipe and clean off hydraulic fluid.
46 CFR 176.830
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 August 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors. Found exposed conductor on wire connected to aft engine room battery. Repair wire insulation to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 August 2023
Resolved
No more than 19 liters (five gallons) of flammable liquids may be stowed in any machinery space. The flammable liquids must be in containers of 3.8 (one gallon) or less. Found multiple containers of oil in engine room exceeding five gallons. Reduce amount of flammable liquids in the engine room to five or less gallons.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 August 2023
Resolved
Spanner wrenches must be provided where a 1.5 inch diameter firehose is required. Aft fire station missing spanner wrench. Provide a spanner wrench to the aft fire station to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 August 2023
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Steering gear system on the bridge was leaking hydraulic fluid through the deck and into the upper accommodation space. Clean remainder of hydraulic fluid that had leaked to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 28 August 2023
Resolved
A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. Multi-cable transit through from the lower accommodation space to the engine room has been installed incorrectly and is not watertight. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Prior to credit Dry Dock.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 21 September 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. The fixed carbon dioxide fire fighting system has not been serviced annually in accordance to the manufacturer's instruction manual & CG requirements.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 September 2022
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. There were excessive conductors attached to the battery terminals in engine room and loose electrical wires throughout the vessel with exposed wiring.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 September 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. The vessel was missing 01 life jacket.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 21 September 2022
Resolved
The public address system must be a fixed installation and be audible during normal operating conditions throughout the accommodation spaces and all other spaces normally manned by crew members. The public address system was not operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
Battery chargers must have an ammeter connected in the
charging circuit. Charger was missing ammeter.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear
that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the
vessel at all service speeds. Secure cotter pin.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
All cables or wires must serve some piece of equipment
or system onboard the vessel. If no longer in service,
the cables/wires must be properly removed from power
supply.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
Spaces storing carbon dioxide must be marked
conspicuously as followed "CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE
INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A
HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE
SUFFOCATION." Label door leading to fixed CO2 system.
46 CFR 185.612(g)1
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline,
pendants, a painter and a light. Remove zip tie and reconnect light.
46 CFR 180.175(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
Each life float must be individually attached to the
painter by a line long enough that each life float can
float without contacting any other life floats. Insufficient arrangement. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 180.137(e)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a
lifeline. Secure the lifeline around the ring buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person
carried on board a vessel. Purchase eight USCG approved life jackets to meet COI manning requirements.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
AIS provides vessel information, vessel's identity,
type, position, course, speed, navigational status and
other safety-related information. IMO number to be deleted, AIS ship type to be added and update antenna
distance.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type I retro
reflective material. Bow ring life buoy missing retro
reflective tape.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with
permanent type connectors. Wing nuts on batteries outside of wheel house are not sufficient.
46 CFR 183.350(d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 August 2021
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly
marked and identified. Label distribution panel and schematics accordingly.
46 CFR 183.220(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 28 September 2020
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure maintenance of system integrity through compliance with applicable system requirements(NEC) to which plan review has been approved. The wiring space of enclosures for switches or over-current devices shall be permitted for conductors spliced off other enclosures, switches, or over-current devices. Fire pump remote electrical connection was not spliced from an enclosure, switch or over-current device.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
A vessel that has a power driven fire pump must have a sufficient number of fire hydrants to reach any part of the vessel using a single length of firehose. Piping, valves, and fittings in a fire main system must comply with subpart G, part 182, of this chapter. Fire hydrant on the bow of the vessel was inoperable during test of fire pump and fire hydrant.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
A fire pump must be capable of both remote operation from the operation station and local operations at the pump. Vessel did not have the capability of remote operation of the fire pump from the operation station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 189 liters (50 gallons) per minute at a pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi) at the pump outlet. The pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge. The vessel’s gauge was inoperable at the time of inspection and Marine inspectors were unable to determine the fire main pressure.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
The materials and construction of fuel lines, including pipe, tube, and hose must comply with requirements of this section. Tubing connections and fittings must be of nonferrous drawn or forged metal of the flared type. Marine inspector found fuel line on the port main diesel engine had a hardened epoxy type material over a suspected damaged connection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
A power ventilation system must be capable of being shut down from the pilot house. Vessel did not have a remote ventilation shutdown in the pilot house.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
Flexible nonmetallic hose may be used in non-vital water and pneumatic systems, subject to limitations of paragraph (d)(1) through (d)(4) of this section. Unreinforced hoses are limited to maximum service pressure of 340 kPa (50 psig), reinforced hoses are limited to a maximum service pressure kPa (150 psig). Hose connected to the air compressor in the engine room had a inadequate splice.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
Each buoyant apparatus on the vessel on March 11 1996, may be used to meet the requirements of this part for these survival craft as long as the survival craft is continued in use on the vessel, and is in good and serviceable condition. Both port and starboard buoyant apparatuses are unauthorized usage on board the vessel since the vessel was built after the qualifying date.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
An independent rudder angle indicator at the operation station. Rudder angle indicator was disconnected and unable to transmit rudder angle to the pilot house.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 31 August 2020
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. Vessel’s magnetic compass heading was not accurate and Captain could not provide records of the last compass swing test.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Life-saving signals
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds route must carry: Three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel three hand red flares were expired in 2019.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
A weathertight door must be provided for each opening located in a deck house or companion way. The port and aft weathertight door gaskets were missing and damaged.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 31 August 2020
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. Vessel’s chart was not up-to-date.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First Aid Kit”. A first aid kit must easily visible and readily available to the crew. Vessel’s first aid kit was missing the required items or medicine was well beyond the expiration date.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
An enclosed or partially enclosed space within a vessel must be adequately ventilated in a manner suitable for the purpose of the vessel. Port and stbd gooseneck vents for void spaces found with weathertight covered seized in the open position.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
Vent pipes terminating on the hull exterior must be installed or equipped to prevent the accidental contamination of the fuel by water under normal operating conditions. Fuel vent covers were seized open due to corrosion.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The vessel’s name was missing from 01 ring life buoy and faded/illegible from 02 ring life buoys.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
All cable and wires must: Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic wire tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations and not as a means of support. Port salt water feed pump power supply wire had no metal support bracket and was multiple wire tie wraps used for support.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Port handrail above the bulwark opening is corroded and rusted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 31 August 2020
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Vessels placard had incorrect call sign and operator was not aware of the vessel's current call sign.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
Each life float must be Secured to the painter at one end and to the vessel on the other end. If the life float or buoyant apparatus does not have a painter attachment fitting, a means for attaching the painter must be provided by a wire or line that encircles the body of the device. Three life floats were in a "daisy chain" arrangement, two were tethered by wrapping around the grab line, and the overall consists' painter was not attached.
46CFR180.137
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
Survival craft equipment. Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of the life float. Several paddles were found deteriorated beyond serviceability, and two life floats had the waterlight attached to its grabline.
46 CFR 180.175
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry three hand red flare distress signals approved and three hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel flares had expired SEP 2019. (705c Restricted to daytime operations only.)
46CFR 180.68
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Each life jacket must be approved in accordance with either §160.002, §160.005, or §160.055 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Several "kapoc" type life preservers were found unsat during squeeze test. All life jackets were removed from storage and checked. Approximately 12-16 adult and youth kapoc life preservers failed, and were removed from vessel. Vessel inventory still exceeds COI requirement, no restrictions issued to vessel this deficiency.
46 CFR 180.71
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 2 October 2019
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. Diesel generator found with oil weeping from vicinity engine/powerhead.
46 CFR 182.100
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use. A lifeline must be securely attached around the outside festooned in bights no longer than 3 feet. One (1) 22 pax life float found with several broken lifeline attachments/festoons. Repair prior to returning this device to service. (capacity exceeds COI required capacity, no restriction issued, requirement is to notify USCG when repaired or if changing total quantity of life floats).
46 CFR 185.700
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 September 2018
Resolved
IMO: Vsl is broadcasting invalid IMO #, ZERO LENGTH OR BEAM: no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0), ZERO DRAFT: no static draft information, SHIP TYPE MISSING: Vsl is not broadcasting an AIS Ship Type
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 22 August 2018
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 ft, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water. Vessel not outfitted with audible alarm at the operating station. Install audible alarm at the operating station.
46 CFR 182.530
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 August 2018
Resolved
Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located in a conspicuous place at or near each pull box where the extinguishing agent cylinders are stored. Vessel does not have instructions for CO2 operation. Provide instructions for operation of CO2 near CO2 room.
46 CFR 185.612
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 August 2018
Resolved
A bilge suction must be fitted with a suitable strainer having an open area not less than three times the area of the bilge pipe. Strainer for bilge suction in lazarette holed and wasted. Replace strainer.
46 CFR 182.510(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 August 2018
Resolved
Each child size life jackets must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets. Child lifej ackets are stowed in a net in the overhead next to adult life jackets with no indication of which are adult and which are child. Mark stowage locations to differentiate child and adult life jackets.
46 CFR 180.78(a)(5)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 August 2018
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the international and Inland Navigation Rules. Mastlight, sternlight, and starboard light were not operational. Repair inoperable navigation lights. Vessel restricted to daytime operation only.
46 CFR 183.420
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 August 2018
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Charts onboard are not up-to-date. Update charts or provide current chart.
46 CFR 184.420
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 23 April 2018
Resolved
Forepeak strainer is corroded and partly missing. Replace with new. 46 CFR 182.25-5 Old 'T'
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Netting
Issued 31 August 2017
Resolved
Repair Life Float netting, and the metallic base. Label all oars with vessel name. 46CFR180.200
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 31 August 2017
Resolved
Replace line attached to water lights on the ring buoys with a line that is buoyant, at least 60ft long, non-kinking, and of a dark color if synthetic. Note: we recommend adding a quick disconnect from the ring buoy and floating flag, although it is not required. 46CFR180.70
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 31 August 2017
Resolved
Protect steering indicator wiring in the steering gear space so that it is weather and water tight as well as protected from damage. 46CFR183.200
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 31 August 2017
Resolved
Replace paper chats with newer additions and maintain chart corrections. 46CFR184.420(a)(1)
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 31 August 2017
Resolved
Provide updated portions of the Coast Pilot. 46CFR184.420(a)(2)
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve
Issued 27 August 2015
Resolved
Permanently seal off 3 through hull valves in the engine room to the satisfaction of the OCMI. 46CFR179.35
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 27 August 2015
Resolved
Repair life flats IAW manufacture's specifications to the satisfaction of the OCMI. 46CFR180.207(b)
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube Lubrication/Sealing
Issued 27 August 2015
Resolved
Tighten packing on the port shaft to the satisfaction of the OCMI. 46CFR176.802
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Re-label ring buoys on 02 level IAW 46 CFR 185.604(b)
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Update all charts for area of operation and light list and coast pilot IAW 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)(2)(3).
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Re-install latch onmain deck Pnaleboard, and re-install cover on 220V Panel on the 2nd deck IAW 46 CFR 183.330(b).
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Repair/renew exhaust lagging on STBD MDE IAW 46 CFR 177.790.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Provide bilge suction strainer on lazarette pick-up line IAW 46 CFR 182.520(e)(4).
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Tank
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Provide means to accurately determine MSD tank level (sewage) IAW 33 CFR 159.83.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Provide supports for battery charger cables laying on MDE exhaust IAW 46 CFR 183.340(b)(4).
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Repair/renew ring buoy on bow IAW guidance from NVIC 2-63.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Remove or properly dead-end exposed wires on the bridge IAW 46 CFR 183.340(g).
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Piping
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Repair leak on head pressure tank for hydraulic system on the bridge IAW 46 CFR 176.830(a).
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Provide proof of testing of fixed CO2 system time delay and system alarm IAW 46 CFR Table 176.810(b).
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Repair E/R fire pump pipe leak, broken engaging lever, and discharge pressure valve IAW 46 CFR 183.300(b).
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 16 February 2010
Resolved
Prove proper operation of engine room bilge high level alarm.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 16 February 2010
Resolved
Permanently wire battery chargers to ships electrical distribution system.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 16 February 2010
Resolved
Repair waterlight lines in accordance with 46 CFR 180.175(f)(4).
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Valve, Control
Issued 16 February 2010
Resolved
Repair/ Renew hydraulic gauge on steering system.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 16 February 2010
Resolved
Repair hydraulic oil leak on bridge helm station vent system.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 16 February 2010
Resolved
Renew port main diesel engine lower elbow exhaust lagging.
Engineering › Freshwater Generation System › Pump
Issued 16 February 2010
Resolved
Properly mount salt water pump on port side of the engine room.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Power Source
Issued 10 December 2008
Resolved
Prove proper operation of secondary fire pump IAW 46 CFR 181.300.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 10 December 2008
Resolved
Properly attach scuttles on the main weather deck to the vessel.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
Provide current FCC Safety Certificate and FCC Marine Radio Operator permit.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
Repair/renew metal cage on 22 man lifefloat netting.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
Submit plans and properly install emergency lighting in the below deck accommodation space IAW 46 CFR 183.432.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
Properly service fixed fire fighting system and provide annual servicing report prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
Make starboard running light operational. Vessel is restricted to daylight operations until proof is provided.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
Repair/renew forward fire station valve to make operational.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 28 August 2006
Resolved
Remove twist on type electrical connectors and install new ones IAW 46 CFR 183.340 (i)
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 28 August 2006
Resolved
Provide onboard 28 adult type 1 lifejackets, Vessel is restricted to 75 total persons onboard.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.