Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 June 2026.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 22 August 2025
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas must have on board a FCC type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. The hydrostatic release for EPIRB is expired. Install an unexpired hydrostatic release for the EPIRB. Vessel is restricted from operating beyond 3 miles from the coastline.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 August 2025
Resolution: A new hydrostatic release for the EPIRB was installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 22 August 2025
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date. U.S. Coast Pilot and Coast Guard Light List were out-of-date. Place up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot and Coast Guard Light List on board the vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2025
Resolved 25 September 2025
Resolution: All the required documents were supplied
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Resources and personnel
Issued 22 August 2025
Resolved
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 serious marine incident. The vessel did not have alcohol strips on board. Place alcohol strips for each crew member on board the vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2025
Resolved 25 September 2025
Resolution: Alcohol strips are onboard
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 22 August 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA. Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or designated member of the crew. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. The owner or managing operator could not provide evidence of the required servicing of the portable fire extinguishers. Log the monthly inspections of the portable fire extinguishers.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2025
Resolved 22 October 2025
Resolution: Verified that monthly inspections of the portable fire extinguishers are being logged in the vessel's log book.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 22 August 2025
Resolved
Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. EPIRB test shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Monthly tests for the EPIRB were not conducted. Conduct monthly EPIRB tests and document the tests in accordance with 46 CFR 185.728(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2025
Resolved 22 October 2025
Resolution: Verified that monthly tests of the EPIRB are being logged in the vessel's log book.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 November 2024
Resolved
Delignification in engine room needs sanded and sealed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence that owner repaired all delignification found in the engine room. Photo evidence added to deficiency documents.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 August 2024
Resolved
Owner... must conduct portable and semi portable fire extinguisher inspection in accordance with NFPA 10. Portable extinguishers located in pilot house and passenger lounge have outdated inspection tags.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 August 2024
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence that annual fire servicing was completed for the fire extinguishers by VSC. Photo evidence added to deficiency documents.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 August 2024
Resolved
A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times... each nozzle must be of corrosion resistant material and be capable of being charged between a solid stream and a spray pattern. One fire hose is missing the nozzle.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 August 2024
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence that owner replaced variable fire nozzle on the fire hose. Photo evidence added to deficiency documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 August 2024
No resolution recorded
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. COI allows for 68 persons, vessel only has 57 adult PFD's. Total persons allowed reduced to 57.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 August 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 15 August 2024
Resolved
Vessels operating in cold water required to have life floats accommodating 100% POB. Both life floats require maintenance or replacement. (paint, lines, retro tape)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 September 2024
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence that owner replaced life floats. Photo evidence added to deficiency documents.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Owner or operator must ensure proper servicing/inspection of fire extinguishers/equipment. Vessel's fire extinguishing equipment is over due for servicing/inspection.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 July 2023
Resolved 11 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner submitted of proof equipment servicing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Vessel master did not have medical certificate or radio operator cert. available for inspection. 46CFR185.402/47CFR80
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 7 December 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence though email. Documents uploaded.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Hydrostatic release unit for EPIRB is past expiration. Vessel voyages are restricted to within 3 nm from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2023
Resolved 7 August 2023
Resolution: Purchased new hydrostatic release
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Float free link on the vessel's lifefloats does not have ID tag affixed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2023
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Purchased new weak links for lifefloats.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Bonding straps are missing on port and Stbd fuel tank fills.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 7 August 2023
Resolution: Bonding placed on fuel tanks
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Replace heat shielding on Stbd outer exhaust pipe. IAW 46CFR182.20-20
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 7 August 2023
Resolution: Wrapped the exposed exhaust
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Provide updated chart for operating area. IAW 46CFR185.20-35
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 12 July 2023
Resolution: Purchased new charts
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Replace wire nuts on bilge alarms in various spaces.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 7 August 2023
Resolution: Wiring replaced with proper connectors
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 February 2023
Resolved
Prove proper operation of bilge system throug out IAW 46CFR182.25
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 May 2023
Resolved 5 April 2023
Resolution: MIs recieved video of proper operation
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 15 February 2023
Resolved
Deck rail required by 46CFR177.35-1 on port side of 02 deck found with excessive play causing a hazardous condition IAW 46CFR176.25-50
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 May 2023
Resolved 5 April 2023
Resolution: MIs recieved picture of repairs. All sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide onboard testing for alcohol or restrict operations so that involved crew can be tested IAW 46CFR185.212 within two hours of serious marine incident.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: testing capabilities provided
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: New cover letter with all hired crew.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide onboard updated FCC Radio Station Auth. and Safety Radio Cert. current documents have old owner and vessel name IAW 47CFR80.903.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: New FCC certs provided.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide onboard garbage management plan IAW 46CFR184.702.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Waste Mgt Plan onboard and posted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide onboard complete first aid kit IAW 46CFR160.041.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: CG first aid kit provided onboard (NEW)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide means for securing the ovbd discharge vlv for the MSD IAW 46CFR 18.704 & 33 CFR159.7.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Aluminum angle installed with holes drilled to lock valve closed, SAT.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide guard for rotaing machiery (shaft) in engine room IAW 46CFR176.803.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Deck plating installed over both shafts, SAT.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide onboard emergency instructions for all potential scenarios listed in 46CFR185.512 to include crossing a haz. bar.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Updated plan provied and posted.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Ensure all testing including EPIRB IAW 46CFR185.728 and drills including frie fighting & abandon ship are all properly logged IAW 46CFR185.524(d) & 46CFR185.520 (f)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: All logs provided, SAT.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide onboard valid COD, current is in old owners name, new has been applied for IAW 46CFR67.313.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
Resolution: Received notification from vessel owner that the updated COD was mailed from NVDC. Verified in MISLE, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
provide new o-ring for life float & life ring lights IAW 46CFR180.30
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Inpspected and tested SAT
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide additonal hose clamps on stbd MDE(double on both ends) exhaust inboard raw water cooling IAW 46CFR182.01-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Hose clamps added SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Ensure all spliced or cut wires are in junction box located in Eng. Room IAW 46CFR111.60.25
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: New junction box installed SAT
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide mounting bracket for raw water intake pipe Currently hanging. IAW 46CFR182.01-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: New bracket installed SAT
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Replaced seized vlvs at or below water line to prevent water ingress in case of emergency IAW 46CFR187.01-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: All valves cleaned and tested SAT
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide portable hand pump IAW 46CFR181.30-1(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: New hand pump with hose ext. tested and onboard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 3 March 2021
Resolved
Throughhull fittings shall be of satisfactory condition for the service intended. Both Port and Starboard outboard sewage throughhull fittings did not fully close when tested. Repair/replace valves to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 March 2021
Resolution: Recieved Photographic Evidence of proper valve seating of through hull fittings.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 3 March 2021
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather deck must be watertight. Gasket material on the hatch cover to the lazarette was not sealed completely making the space not watertight. Reseal or replace gasket material to maintain watertight integrity.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 March 2021
Resolution: Received photo evidence of new gasket seal on the aft hatch cover leading to the Lazarette
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 3 March 2021
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have means to make them watertight. The #2 compartment aft bulkhead had multiple holes. Seal holes to ensure watertight integrity.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Received pictures attesting to repairs by the O/O.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 March 2021
Resolved
Flexible hose may be used provided it is fitted with suitable connection fittings & of high resistance. Drain hoses for fuel filters on both engines and generators are not an approved type. Remove hoses from filters and install approved cock and drain plugs on fuel filters.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Received Photos of removed hoses replaced with proper cock plug.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 March 2021
Resolved
Fuel supply piping shall be of copper, nickel copper, copper nickel or seamless steal piping. Starboard engine fuel filter supply line installation is an unauthorized non-metallic flexible hose without suitable connection fittings. Make repairs to starboard fuel line to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Received Photos of removed hoses replaced annealed copper piping.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 March 2021
Resolved
At every other vessel inspection, the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. Found multiple extension cords connected in an adapter. Remove adapter and extension cords from the vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Received Photos of extension cords removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 March 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel has fans improperly mounted in each compartment and not installed as a permanent installation. Make permanent fan electrical connections.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Fans from spaces not permanetly installed have been removed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 19 January 2021
Resolved
Vessel must undergo a drydock exam and an internal structure exam at least once every two years. Vessel's drydock and internal structure exam was due by 31JAN21, as listed on the COI. - 46CFR176.600(c)(1). - 701c
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 February 2021
Resolved 5 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel recieved Credit Dry 05Mar2021. See activity (7148145)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Light fixture under operating station has naked lamp with looped cables hanging off of it. Eliminate electrical hazard by placing suitable globe intended by manufacturer of fixture over lamp or remove fixture and any associated wiring (do not leave dead ended with tape only). 46 CFR 176.806
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 July 2020
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Charts appropriate for intended voyages were not kept up to date (corrected). Provide up to date charts. 46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2020
Resolved 17 July 2020
Resolution: New charts procured.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Life buoy waterlight battery was expired for 4 years. Replace battery with type and model required by light manufacturer prior to carriage of passengers after sunset. 46 CFR 180.70
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 July 2020
Resolved 9 July 2020
Resolution: Battery replaced prior to end of inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Batteries in waterlights for both life floats were expired for 4 years. Replace batteries with type and model required by light manufacturer prior to carriage of passengers. 46 CFR 180.175
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 23 July 2020
Resolved 9 July 2020
Resolution: Batteries replaced prior to end of inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Fire hose was able to be removed from hydrant by hand. Renew fire hose attachment. 46 CFR 176.810
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 July 2020
Resolution: Fire hose connection tightened.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 July 2020
Resolved
Both ends of vessel electrical shore tie are improperly assembled and have large amount of electrical tape in place to mitigate water intrusion. Properly assemble both electrical shore tie ends.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2020
Resolved 9 July 2020
Resolution: Shore tie ends disassembled and terminated in accordance with manufacturers instructions prior to departure of marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 April 2019
Resolved
A voltmeter, ammeter, and means of measuring frequency shall be provided for the generators. The MI found no meters for the generators. - 46 CFR 183.10-5(g) (Old T)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Received photo that the captain installed an ammeter/voltmeter/frequency meter on their generators.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 April 2019
Resolved
The ring life buoy on the lower deck shall be provided with Type II retroreflective material. The MI found that the life buoy had the incorrect type of retroreflective material. - 46CFR185.604(i)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 May 2019
Resolved 5 April 2019
Resolution: Received a photograph of the SOLAS tape used on the life buoy.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Shell Plate
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
Vsl has air receiver greater tahn 5 cubic feet that requires visual inspection. Receiver internal coating is peeling and blocking visual inspection of the tank. Remove peeled coating to allow for visual inspection or remove air receiver (for ship's whistle).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 June 2017
Resolved 13 October 2017
Resolution: Cleared deficiency via e-mail photo on 18MAY17. Visited vessel for pulpit change and verified air receiver installation on 13OCT17.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
Obtain navigational charts for local area.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 18 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel obtained updated nav charts of area of operation.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
Obtain ammonia inhalants for first aid kit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
LK01: Vessel must provide up to date coast pilot, light list, and tide tables. 46CFR 184.420
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2016
Resolved 23 March 2016
Resolution: vessel provided up to date charts and publications
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
LK02: Vessel must provide company drug policy. 46CFR 16.401
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.