02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 15 April 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] is to submit plans for the new fuel tanks wanting to be installed prior to them doing so ensure dimensions, certs and testing is completed to the satisfaction of the MI prior to install and iaw 46 CFR 182.440.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: MI attended fuel tank 5 psi testing at facility. All Sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 15 April 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] is to submit repair plans for the Port side Inner chine repair. MI discovered rotten wood that covered over 04 ribs/frames. Remove old and incorrect repair, apply air to the area and prior to installing new repair contact local OCMI for call out. Then proceed with repair to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 June 2026
Resolution: Conducted repair check on the area. Documents were uploaded into misle of repair. Swelling of area in affect. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 15 April 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] is to submit repair plans for the replacement and repair of the Keel bolts including number being replaced and added, location, strength, length and all dimensions needed for a proper repair. As progress continues of the repair, Owner will contact local OCMI for call outs.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: 04 Keel bolts were installed. Gap where keel was scarfed was closed and sealed. All Sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 15 April 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] is to submit repair plans for the proud wood areas located on the STBD side FWD area. Owner will contact local OCMI for call outs when work is completed.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2026
Resolution: Proud wood areas and new planks were installed. All Sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 15 April 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] is to submit repair plans for the fwd deck beams. The beams will be repaired and owner will contact local OCMI for call outs.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: The beams were replaced on the deck. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 April 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] is to submit repair plans for the bulwark areas along the port and stbd side. Contact local OCMI for call outs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 April 2026
Resolution: Bulwarks areas that were affected were repaired. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 15 April 2026
No resolution recorded
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] is to submit repair plans the fwd deck and beams replacement. This can be conducted for as future project. However, plans with a started time line will be submitted to the local OCMI for approval.
Along with projected start and finish date
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] a fastener pull MI discovered that the Keel was starting to separate in the Engine room. Owner is to submit repair plan to local OCMI. Prior to completing repair the OCMI will give permission. When work is completed the owner will request MI attendance to verify proper repair along with sea trials.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2026
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: Keel was bolted together with 04 new bolts. All sat upon inspection while in water.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] a fastener pull MI discovered that the port chime had several damaged areas below the water line. Owner is to submit repair plan to local OCMI. Prior to completing repair the OCMI will give permission. When work is completed the owner will request MI attendance to verify proper repair along with sea trials.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2026
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: Chine was repalced and repaired. Macro and micro pictures were inported. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] a fastener pull MI discovered there were several butt blocks in the Engine room stbd side needing through bolts. Owner is to submit repair plan to local OCMI. Prior to completing repair the OCMI will give permission. When work is completed the owner will request MI attendance to verify proper repair along with sea trials.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: Through bolts were added to butt blocks on the stbd side. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] a fastener pull MI discovered several areas on bow planks that need repair. Owner is to submit repair plan to local OCMI. Prior to completing repair the OCMI will give permission. When work is completed the owner will request MI attendance to verify proper repair along with sea trials.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: Planks were replaced. Pics were attached. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] a fastener pull MI discovered holes in the fuel tank. Owner is to submit repair plan to local OCMI. Prior to completing repair the OCMI will give permission. When work is completed the owner will request MI attendance to verify proper repair along with sea trials.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: Fuel tanks repair plan submitted. Tanks were inspected and installed. all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 30 March 2026
No resolution recorded
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] a fastener pull MI discovered several areas on the main deck that are in need of repair. Owner is to submit repair plan to local OCMI. Prior to completing repair the OCMI will give permission. When work is completed the owner will request MI attendance to verify proper repair along with sea trials.This can be completed over time. Ensuring passenger safety first.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 September 2025
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 and fit for the service for which they are intended: (1) Main propulsion machinery. The marine inspector may require that the main propulsion machinery be operated
both ahead and astern. The attached auxiliary machinery and cooling water system shall be checked. MI discovered
the stbd engine would not start. Make repairs to the
satisfaction of the COI, and conduct power trails with
attending MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 June 2026
Resolution: Engine operated properly achieving proper speed and control during power trails. all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 22 September 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall view the vessel afloat and shall conduct the following tests
and inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances: (1) Examine all accessible parts of
the exterior and interior of the hull. MI discovered small weepage on fwd port side of hull. Submit repair plan, will conduct underway trails with MI to evaluate further damage and repairs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: Plans were submitted and repairs were made. all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 22 September 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, re inspection and at every other vessel inspection the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. MI found a significant amount of water and oil in bilges. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 October 2025
Resolved 9 October 2025
Resolution: Bilge water had been removed. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 22 September 2025
No resolution recorded
Gages to indicate engine cooling water discharge temperature and lubricating oil pressure shall be provided for all propulsion engines and located so as
to be in view of the operator. MI found gages to be inop at control station. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 October 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 September 2025
No resolution recorded
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: MI found several lights to be INOP in Engine room, fwd space and Spot light. Make Repairs to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 October 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 September 2025
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels must carry adequate and up-to-date. MI found charts and pubs were not up to date. Maker repairs to the satisfaction of attending MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 October 2025
Resolved 9 October 2025
Resolution: Charts and pubs were up to date. All sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 22 September 2025
No resolution recorded
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. MI disvoered that the MMSI was not correctly inputed into radio. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel's shaft is currently leaking a continuous stream of water when in use.
46CFR182.200(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2023
Resolved 30 October 2023
Resolution: tested shafts, all sat
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
Individual power pumps used for separate spaces are to be controlled from a central control point and must have a light or other visual means at the control point to indicate operation. The engine room port side bilge light was inoperable.
46CFR182.520(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2023
Resolved 10 July 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence the bilge indicator light is now operable.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Testing Programs. The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Vessel owner did not have proof of consortium enrollment, or alcohol testing devices maintained onboard vessel.
46CFR16.113
46CFR185.212
46CFR4.06-15(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2023
Resolved 30 October 2023
Resolution: verified enrollment in DAPI consortium and test strips onboard
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Each rescue boat and 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.
46CFR180.70(d)(2)
46CFR185.604(i)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2023
Resolved 30 October 2023
Resolution: verified markings
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
The name of a vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers, on each life float and buoyant apparatus. The number of persons capacity must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float and buoyant apparatus. The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of the life float or buoyant apparatus by a 10 mm (3/8 inch) lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and at least 5.5 meters (18 feet) in length. Vessel's lifefloat was not marked with vessel's name and person capacity, and waterlight line was found wasted.
46CFR185.604(a)(2)&(d)
46CFR180.175(f)(4)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2023
Resolved 30 October 2023
Resolution: verified line replacement
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I
retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018
or other standard specified by the Commandant. 20 Life
jackets had wasted retro reflective tape.
46CFR185.604(h)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2023
Resolved 30 October 2023
Resolution: verified retro reflective tape on all life jackets
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets
the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with
equivalent contents and instructions. First aid kit
onboard with incomplete contents.
46CFR184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2023
Resolved 30 October 2023
Resolution: verified first aid kit onboard
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: (1) 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; and (2) Three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel had less than the required amount of hand flares.
46CFR180.68(b)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 25 September 2023
Resolved 25 September 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel did not have all required life jackets.
46CFR180.71(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 25 September 2023
Resolved 25 September 2023
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Date of the drill and
training, General description of the drill scenario and
training topics. Vessel did not have record of MOB
drills.
46CFR185.20(f)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 25 September 2023
Resolved 25 September 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 June 2022
Resolved
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit side lights and a stern light. Vessel's port and stern light are inoperable. Vessel's restricted to daylight operations only.
33 CFR 83.23(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photo evidence of fixed port and stern light.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 June 2022
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. The vessel could not provide logs for EPIRB testing and drills.
46 CFR 185.728(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photo evidence of new log book.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 June 2022
Resolved
Individual power pumps used for separate spaces are to be controlled from a central control point and must have a light or other visual means at the control point to indicate operation. The engine room port side bilge light was inoperable.
46 C FR 182.520(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photo evidence of operable engine room port side bilge light.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Cable and wire runs in fuel compartment space are not properly supported.
46CFR183.340(b)(4)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: wire runs in fuel tank compartment properly supported.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have
the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including inspection of the condition of the superstructure. Deck supports in way of port and starboard fuel tanks are not properly fastened.
46CFR176.802(a)(3)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Fuel tank supports fastened to framing.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 25 March 2022
Resolved
An internal structural examination consists of a complete examination of the vessel’s main strength members, including the major internal framing, the hull plating and planking, voids, and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks. Multiple frames throughout the engine compartment and fuel compartment have wasted in way of the chine bolts, with all chine bolts showing signs of corrosion and multiple failing when turned with a wrench. Frames identified for repair/replacement were chalked for identification and numbered from forward bulkhead as follows:
- Fuel Tank Compartment: 2S,2P,3S,3P,4S,4P,5S,5P,8P,&9P
- Engine Compartment: 2P,3S,4S,6S,8S,10S,13S,&14S
Submit repair proposal for OCMI approval prior to commencing repairs.
Repair prior to credit dry-dock.
46CFR176.610(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Repaired in accordance with submitted repair proposal attached to activity 7418410.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 25 March 2022
Resolved
An internal structural examination consists of a complete examination of the vessel’s main strength members, including the major internal framing, the hull plating and planking, voids, and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks. Chine bolts throughout the engine compartment, fuel tank compartment, and forward compartment under operating station are corroding and failing. Areas requiring replacements marked in chalk.
Prior to End of Dry-Dock
46CFR176.610(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Repaired in accordance with submitted repair proposal attached to activity 7418410.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 March 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propul sion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Starboard shaft strut is missing one fastener.
Prior to End of Dry-Dock
46CFR182.05-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Strut appropriately fastened.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 March 2022
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including inspection of the condition of the superstructure. Bulkhead sheathing on port head aft bulkhead is delaminating. Superstructure supports, forward, not connected to vessels frames.
Prior to End of Dry-Dock
46CFR176.802(a)(3)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Repaired in accordance with submitted repair proposal attached to activity 7418410.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 25 March 2022
Resolved
The weather deck on a flush deck vessel must be watertight. Port side forward main deck FRP layer cracked and allowing water penetration; deck soft spot in way of port accommodation entrance.
Prior to End of Dry-Dock
46CFR171.140(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Repaired in accordance with submitted repair proposal attached to activity 7418410.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 March 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with the energized parts. Wiring connections to forward bilge pump exposed and creating a hazard.
Prior to End of Dry-Dock
46CFR183.200(c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Foward bilge pump inspected sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 25 March 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping sys tems, or block emergency escapes. Engine room bilge was excessively filled with oily water, inhibiting the full internal structural exam of the engine compartment.
46CFR176.830(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 March 2022
Resolution: Engine room bilge pumped down and sorbant pads added for clean-up.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 22 March 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall notify the cognizant OCMI as far in advance as possible whenever a vessel is to undergo repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel, together with the nature of any repairs or alterations contemplated. Hull repairs or alternations that affect the safety of the vessel include but are not limited to the replacement, repair, or refastening of planking, plating, or structural members including the repair of cracks. Side planking in way of port forward chine was replaced without notice to the OCMI.
46CFR176.665(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 March 2022
Resolution: Plank installed along chine board with no interface with framing.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 29 September 2021
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Hull watertight integrity compromised with leaking observed at port stern corner and starboard hull in way of engine reduction gear.
46 CFR 177.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Hull in way of leaks were caulked and sealed. No leaks observed during sea trial.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
Fill pipes and sounding pipes must be arranged that overflow of liquid or vapor cannot escape to the inside of the vessel. Fuel was found leaking from top of fuel tank.
46 CFR 182.445(d)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: Leak arrested at top of fuel tank. No observable leaks.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
Each lighting fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have a guard or be made of high strength material, where not subject to damage. 3 lights found exposed, damaged, and missing covers.
46 CFR 183.410(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: Lights properly covered and protected from damage.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
All vessels must have navigational lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the Inland Navigation Rules. The vessel's stern light was found inoperable. Limited to daylight operations.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: Stern light observed operational
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet, securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Waterlights on port and starboard life buoys were secured with lanyards significantly exceeding 6 feet in length and tangled with buoyant lifelines. Limited to daylight operations.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: Ring life buoy waterlight lanyards reduced to acceptable length.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved IAW §161.010 in subchapter Q. Incorrect batteries used in all floating waterlights, not meeting manufacturer requirements. Limited to daylight operation.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(1)
46 CFR 161.010–2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: All floating waterlight batteries replaced with acceptable screw-terminal batteries.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
All life jacket hardware shall be brass, bronze, or stainless steel. Steel hardware, protected against corrosion by plating, is not acceptable. 11 life jackets were found with corroding plated steel hardware. Warm water passenger count reduced to 41.
46 CFR 180.71(c)
46 CFR 160.055-3(i)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: 8 new light jackets put into service, meeting max person allowable on the COI.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Medical Equipment, medical chest, medical guide
Issued 27 September 2021
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”. First-aid kit onboard with incomplete contents, missing instructions, and not in a suitable, watertight container.
46 CFR 184.710
46 CFR 160.041-4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: New Q-Spec approved first aid kit placed on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Life jacket donning placards not posted for both types of life jackets.
46 CFR 185.516(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: Donning placards for both types of life jackets placed on board and posted in passenger accomodation space.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
Webbing used on 25+ person life float must be at least 2 in. wide and must have a breaking strength of at least 1,500 lb. Life float webbing securing platform netting to float deteriorated. Limited to within 1-mile of shore during cold water months (01NOV to 15MAY).
46 CFR 180.200(a)(1)
46 CFR 160.010-4(i)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 July 2024
Resolution: The netting in the flat was fixed, witnessed during annual inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Unused MSD power supply connected posing electrical hazard.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2021
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: Unused power supply and wiring removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to hull, machinery, or equipment that effects safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant Officer in Charge Marine Inspection (OCMI) except in emergency. At vessel annual exam the following items were outlined for repair/replacement as original. Provide repair plan to OCMI for approval prior to commencing. Complete repairs prior to end of vessel dry dock in March 2022:
1. Repair rot and leaks to the top (roof) of the accommodation space overhead.
2. Repair rot and wasted wood in way of aft port bulkhead and trim.
3. Repair rotted main deck bulwark cap rail under the deck railing.
4. Repair rotten base of cleats on P&S stern quarters.
5. Replace rotten port, starboard and forward. superstructure bulkhead from base of main deck upward to below pilot house windows.
6. Replace deck seating mounts under benches attached to superstructure.
7. Replace main deck rotten plywood from just forward of superstructure aft to machinery space forward bulkhead.
8. Reef, re-caulk and fill chine seam full length of vessel both port and starboard.
9. Replace stern plank just below engine exhaust ports.
10. Replace rub rail both P&S length of vessel.
46 CFR 176.600
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2021
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: All items listed satisfactorily addressed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 27 September 2021
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to hull, machinery, or equipment that effects safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant Officer in Charge Marine Inspection (OCMI) except in emergency. At vessel annual exam the following item was outlined for repair/replacement as original and added to list issued 27SEP2021. Provide repair plan to OCMI for approval prior to commencing. Complete repairs prior to end of vessel dry dock in March 2022. Vessel is limited to operations within 1-mile from land until permanent repairs completed.
11. Repair port stern corner hull and starboard hull amidship in way of engine reduction gear.
46 CFR 176.600
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2021
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Repaired in accordance with repair proposal attached to activity 7418410
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 29 March 2021
Resolved
Replace as original planking IWO 2nd plank up from chine on starboard side between bottom planks 21 & 31.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 April 2021
Resolution: Repairs completed to satisfaction of Coast Guard
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 29 March 2021
Resolved
clean out, reeve, re-calk and seal port side plank numbers 1&2 seam including interface with stern at planks 3, 3&4 above chine board.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 April 2021
Resolution: Resolved to satisfaction of Coast Guard
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 29 March 2021
Resolved
Re-caulk between planks 3, 4&5 In way of stern corner port side.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 April 2021
Resolution: Resolved to satisfaction of Coast Guard
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 June 2019
Resolved
All vessels must have navigational lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the Inland Navigation Rules. The vessels stern light was inoperable. 46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2019
Resolved 27 September 2021
Resolution: Stern light inoperable upon inspection. Reissued deficiency in 09/27/2021 CG-835V under activity 7321711.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 June 2019
Resolved
Each life ring buoy on a vessel must be readily available. The starboard side ring buoy had water inside the buoy and not ready for use. 46 CFR 180.70
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2019
Resolved 27 September 2021
Resolution: Verified no water in life ring buoy.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel has minor water leak IWO of stbd side engine room above chine and behind rib. Owner/operator to effect temp. repairs and submit repair proposal to effect permanent repairs prior to 01OCT17 when vessel is hauled. Vessel deckhand to periodically check on leak during vessel trips/voyages.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 October 2017
Resolved 24 September 2018
Resolution: Repairs completed, no water weepage was witnessed during annual inspection.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel's stbd chine IWO of engine room leaking water excessively. Submit repair plan to local OCMI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel made temporary repair which minimized leak until vessel is hauled out.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Stbd rudder port leaking water excessively. Ensure water is not leaking through rudder post excessively.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Owner/operator repacked rudder post. Water entry appeared to be minimized.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Stbd fuel tank leaking diesel fuel from crossover valve. Ensure diesel tank/valve is no longer leaking fuel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Owner/operato removed crossover valve on port/stbd fuel tanks and is no longer leaking fuel.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Branch Circuit
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel's internal lighting system is not operating properly. Ensure no electrical hazard exists causing lighting system to fail.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Owner/operator electrician repaired main lighting switchboard. All internal lighting is operational.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Proper Use of Navigation/Anchor Lights
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Navigation lights are not operaitonal. Ensure nav. lights are operational prior to night time operation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: All navigation lights were operational.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel did not have valid FCC safety cert. onboard
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Owner/operator possessed valid FCC safety cert.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Ensure old anchor battery is removed and new anchor battery is housed and connected properly.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Old battery was removed and new battery installation was properly/housed and connected.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Ensure enginge room light is properly housed/covered
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: E/R light was propelry covered.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Remove/propelry dead end electrical wiring in E/R and fwd cmpt.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Old wiring was removed.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Magnetic compass has light equipped and light was not operational. Ensure compass light is operational.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Magnetic compass light was operational.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Receptacle Outlet
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Electrical outlet guard was missing in fwd cmpt. Ensure outlet is properly covered.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Owner/operator installed proper outlet cover.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Life float floating water light battery was expired. Ensure non expired and proper battery is installed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Owner/operator installed non-expired battery
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Remove oil from bilges and operationally test bilge pumps and high water alarms.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Owner/operator cleaned up bilges and bilge pumps and alarms were tested satisfactorily.
Engineering › Non-conventional Propulsion/Steering › Bearing, Shaft Seal (Azipod)
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Repair excessive water leaking from the Port & Starboard shaft seal, as per 46 CFR 176.800.
Due 5 July 2016
Resolved 11 July 2016
Resolution: Verified repairs to the Port & Starboard shaft seal. No more excessive water is leaking into the engine room compartment, ALL SAT.
Communications › Public Address System › Announcing Station
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Repair Public Announcement system, as per 46 CFR 184.610
Due 5 July 2016
Resolved 11 July 2016
Resolution: Verified that the vessel’s Public Announcement system was operational, ALL SAT.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Repair wiring on bilge pump located in the Bow Space. The wiring is currently being held together by electrical tape and is currently coming apart (exposed); reference 46 CFR 183.34
Due 5 July 2016
Resolved 11 July 2016
Resolution: Verified repairs to the wiring on bilge pump located in the Bow Space, ALL SAT.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Vessel is required to maintain a training and maintenance logs, as per 46 CFR 185.420.
Due 5 July 2016
Resolved 11 July 2016
Resolution: Verified that the vessel had a training and maintenance logs, ALL SAT.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Maintain a First Aid kit onboard vessel, as per 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 June 2016
Resolved 22 June 2016
Resolution: Provided email prrof of a satisfactory First Aid kit onboard vessel.
Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Muster List/Emergency Instructions
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Maintain emergency instructions that are “ship-specific”; as per 46 CFR 185.510
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 June 2016
Resolved 11 July 2016
Resolution: Verified that the vessel had emergency instructions that were “ship-specific”, ALL SAT.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Repair or replace (03) life vest that were found to be discrepant; as per 46 CFR 180.71 (note: vessel’s passenger count is reduced to 46 until issue has been rectified).
Due 5 July 2016
Resolved 11 July 2016
Resolution: Verified that the discrepant (03) life vest were replaced, ALL SAT.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Approval
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Replace batteries in (02) life ring lights and (01) life float light with approved marine-grade batteries that are designed for life-saving applications; as per 46 CFR 180.70
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 June 2016
Resolved 11 July 2016
Resolution: Verified that vessel had new “approved marine-grade” batteries in (02) life ring lights and (01) life float light, ALL SAT.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Letter of Substantial Compliance (DAPI)
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Ensure all acting crew members are enrolled in the DAPI program; as per 46 CFR 16.203. The ONLY person that can currently serve in the capacity of the crew member is the one actively enrolled in the DAPI program.
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 24 October 2016
Resolution: Verified all crew members were currently enrolled in the DAPI Program, ALL SAT. (01) CG-835s remain outstanding.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Letter of Substantial Compliance (DAPI)
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Provide company policy for DAPI program and post the “Hotline” phone number; as per 46 CFR 16.401
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 June 2016
Resolved 22 June 2016
Resolution: Provided email prrof of company policy for DAPI program and post the “Hotline” phone number.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Provide repair proposal to address the weepage in way of the chine on the Portside / Mid-section in the engine room compartment. Crew member will be required to visually inspect the affected areas of concern while the vessel is carrying passengers for hire; and notify vessel master if conditions worsen. Vessel master will be required to notify this office in the event the rate of weepage increases
Due 27 June 2016
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Source of Weepage has been repaired and Sea trials were conducted to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 28 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel issued CG-835 to completely refasten hull of vessel at the keel and chine both port and starboard side to include area all the way to the transom.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel O/Op complete full refastening of vessels bottom, verified by the attending Marine Inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 28 March 2016
Resolved
Starboard side of the upper Stem soft. Remove soft wood and make available for inspection.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Verified completion of softwood removal and replacement of upper stem.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 28 March 2016
Resolved
Attache Frame 2 starboard side in forepeak to planks. Planks have worked themselves away from the frame.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Frame reattahced with appropriate fasteners to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 28 March 2016
Resolved
Refasten/replace bolts in chine at scarfs as marked in vessels fuel compartment.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Chine bolts replaced and refastend to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 28 March 2016
Resolved
Repair/replace side shell frames as marked in engine, fuel and below op station compartments
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Frames replaced as required in corresponding compartments to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 28 March 2016
Resolved
Remove and treat furring of frames ([name withheld]) as marked within vessel engine room.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Proper teatment addressed by O/Op for all areas marked.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stringer
Issued 24 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel issued CG-835 during Fastener Pull to refasten all of Stringer 1 and 2 on both the port and starboard sides due to the condition of the fasteners removed from those stringers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel O/Op completed full refastening of vessels bottom and verified by Attending Marine Inspectors.