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09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Five battery terminals (four on port and one on starboard engine batteries) were found with wing nuts installed to secure connections. Install permanent type connectors to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2025
Resolved 18 November 2025
Resolution: Operator removed wing nuts and installed permanent connectors.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Health protection, medical care?)
Issued 17 November 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 SMI. On board alcohol testing kits were expired. Replace kits to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2025
Resolved 2 December 2025
Resolution: Owner/operator ordered new alcohol testing kits and replaced them on vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10). Vessel did not have 48 doses of analgesic medication on board.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2025
Resolved 18 November 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 November 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating water-light. Floating water light was inoperable.
705- Day light operations only
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: Light replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 19 November 2024
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Engine room ventilation was unable to be closed off.
46 CFR 182.465(h)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: Added securing hooks to ventilation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 November 2024
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Fire extinguishers are not installed in designated locations.
46 CFR 181.520
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2024
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: Fire extinguishers are installed in designated locations.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 November 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Fire buckets were not on board.
46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: 03 fire buckets placed on vessel
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 19 November 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. The indicating panel light was inoperable and the panel was not labeled.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: High water alarm indicators repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 November 2024
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) ... provided that:(1) The pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Installed bilge pumps were not UL rated.
46 CFR 182.520(e)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: UL bilge pumps installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be capable of manual actuation from outside the space. The manual pull cable for the pre-engineered system has a significant spot of rust and wear affecting its serviceability. Replace cable to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 24 April 2024
Resolution: Operator replaced the manual pull cable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 15 November 2023
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. Remote fuel shut off cable snapped. Repair or replace vessel’s means of fuel shutoffs for both engines.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 13 December 2023
Resolution: MI attended vessel to witness newly installed cable pulls actuate for fuel shut off valves.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 15 November 2023
Resolved
A suitable metal marine type strainer, meeting the requirements of the engine manufacturer, must be fitted in the fuel supply line in the engine compartment. Strainers must be leak free. Strainers in engine compartment are missing bottom plugs. Install plugs onto the bottom of each strainer.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(6)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 12 December 2023
Resolution: POC installed approved plugs for each strainer.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 November 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018. Sixteen adult and two child sized life jackets had deteriorated retroreflective material. Renew retroreflective material to the satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 185.604
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2023
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep installed approved retro tape onto life jakets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 25 October 2022
Resolved
Each watertight compartment must be permanently fitted with a means to dewater that space. The provided independent, electric, submersible bilge pump in the engine room was not capable of dewatering the space due to excessive debris in the bilge. Remove the debris and prove proper operation of the bilge pump.
46 CFR 176.830
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 October 2022
Resolution: Debris removed and the bilge pump showed to properly dewater the compartment.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 25 October 2022
Resolved
Normally unmanned spaces with through-hull fittings or non-watertight closures must be fitted with a bilge high level alarm that activates an audible and visual alarm at the operating station. The lazarette and the forward crew compartment bilge high level alarms were not operational. One additional crew member, in addition to those already required on the COI, shall be required when passengers have access to the vessel to conduct rounds of the lazarette and forward crew compartment bilges. Rounds shall be conducted every 15 minutes when the vessel is away from the dock. Prove proper operation of the bilge high level alarms in those spaces.
46 CFR 182.530
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 November 2022
Resolved 9 November 2022
Resolution: Bilge high water alarms proven operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 October 2022
Resolved
Vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least 3 - 2.5 gallon fire buckets. Only 2 fire buckets were provided. Provide 1 additional fire bucket.
46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 November 2022
Resolved 9 November 2022
Resolution: 01 fire bucket provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 25 October 2022
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel. The provided float-free link was not attached to the vessel. Vessel is restricted to a limited coastwise route no more than 3 NM from shore.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 November 2022
Resolved 13 December 2022
Resolution: A proper float-free link was provided and installed correctly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 25 October 2022
Resolved
Each survival craft must be stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free. The provided buoyant apparatus is secured to the vessel with a strap and an expired hydrostatic release. Vessel is restricted to a limited coastwise route no more than 3 NM from shore.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(2)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 November 2022
Resolved 13 December 2022
Resolution: A new hydrostatic release was provided and installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 October 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment on board the vessel must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from machinery failure. The provided hose end fitting on for the steering system in the rudder room are severely corroded. Renew hose end fittings.
46 CFR 182.100
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 December 2022
Resolution: Fittings were cleaned and found in good condition.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 9 March 2022
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see § 175.600 of this chapter) as amended and the owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. The owner or managing operator failed to provide servicing records for the portable fire extinguishers. Provide servicing records in accordance with NFPA 10. 46 CFR 176.810(b)(iv)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Received email with photographs of maintenance record for portable fire extinguishers.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 March 2022
Resolved
The marine employer shall ensure that all persons directly involved in a serious marine incident are chemically tested for evidence of dangerous drugs and alcohol in accordance with the requirements of 46 CFR 4.06. The marine employer did not have a procedure in place for testing crew members following marine incidents. Provide written procedures for post-incident chemical testing. 46 CFR 16.240
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Received email with photographs of testing procedures.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 March 2022
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Vessel does not have any means to test for presence of alcohol. Provide valid alcohol test devices.
46 CFR 4.06-15 (a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Received email with photographs of valid alcohol test devices.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 9 March 2022
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high indicating the purpose of the valve and direction of operation. The vessels fuel shutoff valves are not labeled. Properly label fuel shutoff valves. 46 CFR 185.608
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 March 2022
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Received email from vessel owner with photographs attesting to the proper marking of the emergency fuel shutoff valves.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 9 March 2022
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. The hydrostatic release for the EPIRB is expired and shall be replaced. Vessel shall not operate more than 3 nautical miles from land and not more than 20 miles from a harbor of safe refuge until the hydrostatic release is replaced. 46 CFR 185.740(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 March 2022
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Received email from vessel owner with photographs attesting to the replacement of the EPIRB hydrostatic release.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 9 March 2022
Resolved
Equipment and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. The vessel did not have oxygen onboard as required by Work Instruction 31. The vessel’s crew is prohibited from entering the water until the provisions of Work Instruction 31 are met.46 CFR 176.800 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 March 2022
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Received email from vessel owner with photographs attesting to the proper servicing of the oxygen cylinder.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 21 October 2021
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 OCMI, except during an emergency. Vessel suffered damaged to the port hull following an allision with the pier while mooring. Vessel is restricted from operating until deemed safe by Marine Inspector, to include inspection of the hull and repairs.
46 CFR 176.600
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 October 2021
Resolution: Minor scrapes on port hull filled with Six10 epoxy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 August 2021
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Child size life jackets were not stowed separately from adult size life jackets. Separate child life jackets from adult life jackets.
46 CFR 180.78
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 September 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
Resolution: Verified that the child life jackets were properly separated from the adult life jackets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 August 2021
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines at the tank connection. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. Three of the four fuel shut off valves did not close properly. Ensure proper closure of manually operated fuel shut off valves.
46 CFR 182.435
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 September 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
Resolution: Verified that the fuel shut off valves were able to fully close with the remote device.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 August 2021
Resolved
Valves for removing water or impurities in fuel strainers must be provided with caps or plugs to prevent fuel leakage. Installed valves did not have plugs. Provide plugs for drain valves for fuel strainers.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(9)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 September 2021
Resolved 26 August 2021
Resolution: Verified the presence of metallic plugs in the drain valves of the fuel strainers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
The fuel shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. The starboard aft fuel tank emergency shut off valve was inoperable. Provide proper operation of the fuel shutoff valve prior to carriage of passengers for hire.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel and observed satisfactory repairs and function of shutoff valves.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces. The forward bulkhead of the engine room was fitted with a vent leading to an unsealed compartment. Seal the forward engine room bulkhead to ensure it is vapor tight prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed a cover over the ventilation. Attended the vessel to observe satisfactory repairs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. The vessel’s floating waterlight was found to be inoperable. Vessel is restricted to daylight operations only until proper operation of the floating waterlight is proven.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 December 2020
Resolution: Floating waterlight was repaired to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel is suitable for the service in which it is employed. The vessel’s AED is expired, and no longer meets the requirements of Work Instruction 31. Vessel must be manned with full complement listed on COI until a new AED is provided onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed new AED battery.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart in such a manner to avoid chafing. The electrical wiring under the forward starboard cabinet was not supported. Provide supports IAW 46CFR183.340.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel and observed satisfactory repairs of the wiring.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, and the vessel from electrical hazards. The oil pump wiring in the engine room was unconnected and exposed. Remove, properly terminate, or reinstall the oil pump wiring to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel and observed satisfactory repairs of the wiring.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
Flexible nonmetallic hose used in fuel oil systems must meet SAE J-1942. The vessel had an unauthorized priming bulb in the port fuel line. Remove the priming bulb and reinstall the fuel line.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 December 2020
Resolution: Fuel line was replaced to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. The port and starboard battery banks have unmounted, exposed switches. Mount the switch in appropriate enclosures to prevent accidental contact.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel and observed satisfactory repairs to the electrical wiring.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. The vessel’s chart was expired. Provide an up-to-date chart onboard to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Up-to-date charts onboard.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. The forward anchor locker hatch on the bow was removed. Reinstall the forward anchor locker hatch.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 December 2020
Resolution: Forward hatch reinstalled to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
For the purposes of flexibility only, flexible hose installed in lengths of not more than 30 inches and subject to a pressure of not more than 5 psi may meet the following requirements: USCG type A1, A2, B1, or B2 may be accepted in accordance with 33 CFR 183, subpart J. Vessels fuel hose from tank worn and cracking. Hose must be USCG A1 in accordance with 183.558 (b)(2).
43 CFR 182.720 (e)(3)(v)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 September 2020
Resolved 24 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel renewed flex hose w/ USCG A1
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 May 2020
Resolved
The owner or operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations. In accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletin 09-20 "Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation", the vessel's required drydock inspection has been deferred 90 days based on objective evidence provided by the owner and/or operator attesting to the vessel being fit for its intended route and service. The vessel's owner or operator shall ensure that the vessel completes a USCG Marine Inspector drydock inspection within 90 days of the drydock due date listed on the its COI. Failure to complete a USCG Marine Inspector attended drydock inspection may result in the vessel being restricted from carrying passengers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 August 2020
Resolved 24 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel completed credit drydock.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules, except that a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must also have navigation lights that meet UL 1104, “Standards for Marine Navigation Lights,” or other
standard specified by the Commandant. The port running
light has 3 out of the 5 LEDs inoperable. It no longer
meets the standard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 December 2019
Resolved 17 December 2019
Resolution: Vessel removed and replaced the port side running light in-kind.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Performance standards for radio equipment
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land
must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone
installation meeting the requirements of §80.1101(c)(2).
The vessel's VHF-DSC is not properly configured to show/
broadcast the vessel's GPS coordinates and MMSI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 December 2019
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: installed new radio
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 December 2019
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. Found the fuel shut off covers require to be screwed off using a crank handle. Establish a more readily accessible method to quickly utilize the fuel shut off valves in the event of a fire.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 January 2020
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: installed cable to t handle.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retro-reflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The arrangement of the retro-reflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16) (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600). Half of the life jackets have retro-reflective tape that is wore and unsat.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Owner applied new approved retro-reflective tape on all mentioned life jackets.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 December 2018
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 ft in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating statoin to indicate high water level; vessel's midships and fwd visual indicators are not functioning. Prove proper operation of visual indicators.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 December 2018
Resolved 19 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep proved proper operation of visual indicator.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 December 2018
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating; vessel's fwd bilge pump indicator light is not working. Prove proper operation of visual indicator.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 December 2018
Resolved 19 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep proved proper operation of visual indicator.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 5 December 2018
Resolved
A hydrostatic release unit when used in a float free arrangement must be approved under approval series 160.062 or 160.162 or other standard specified by the commandant; vessel hydrostatic release unit for life float is expired. Replace HRU. Vessel route restricted to not more than 3 NM from shore
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 19 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep replaced HRU.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 6 December 2017
Resolved
Replace weak link for life float with model rated for 18 persons.
Due 6 January 2018
Resolved 7 December 2017
Resolution: Float free link replaced with proper weighted model.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 6 December 2017
Resolved
Permanently mark name of vessel on life float
Due 6 January 2018
Resolved 7 December 2017
Resolution: Life float permanently marked as required
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 6 December 2017
Resolved
Lash paddles to life float
Due 6 January 2018
Resolved 7 December 2017
Resolution: Paddles have been lashed to life float
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 6 December 2017
Resolved
Emergency escape up forward must be made operable from both sides
Due 6 January 2018
Resolved 5 January 2018
Resolution: Provided video of escape hatch being operated from topside which it couldn't be before.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 6 December 2017
Resolved
Provide fully stocked, approved first aid kit
Due 6 January 2018
Resolved 5 January 2018
Resolution: Obtained new first aid kit
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 6 December 2017
Resolved
Provide up to date charts for areas in which the vessel operates
Due 6 January 2018
Resolved 5 January 2018
Resolution: Obtained new charts.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 6 December 2017
Resolved
Repair visual indicator for forward bilge high water alarm
Due 6 January 2018
Resolved 7 December 2017
Resolution: Visual indicator now properly works
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Coaming and gasket for engine hatch damaged, ensure repaired to meet requirements. 46 CFR 179.360
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 2 December 2016
Resolution: Verified satisfactory repairs made to engine compartment hatch.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Location of batteries provided no venting, ensure venting for batteries meets requirement. 46 CFR 183.350 (a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 28 September 2016
Resolved 28 September 2016
Resolution: Verified battery arrangement provides sufficient ventilation.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Retro-reflective tape on child size life jacket worn, replace tape to meet requirement. 46 CFR 185.604 (h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 21 September 2016
Resolved 28 September 2016
Resolution: Verified retro on lifejackets replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Child size life jackets not stowed separately from adult jackets, meet stowage requirements. 46 CFR 180.78 (a)(5)
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 21 September 2016
Resolved 28 September 2016
Resolution: Verified stowage of life jackets separated child from adult life jackets.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Ensure life jacket donning instructions posted are for the model of life jackets carried. 46 CFR 185.516
Condition: Invalid
Due 21 September 2016
Resolved 10 October 2016
Resolution: Verified correct life jacket donning instructions posted.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Life float cracked, damaged, and faded, ensure life float meets requirements. 46 CFR 180.175
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 12 October 2016
Resolved 14 September 2016
Resolution: Vessel owner purchased/installed new life float.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Circuit breakers shall meet US 489 standard, ensure all circuit breakers meet requirement. 46 CFR 183.380 (m)
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 28 September 2016
Resolved 2 December 2016
Resolution: Verified circuit breakers installed meet UL standard.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be protected from corrosive environment, water noted in space for inverter. 46 CFR 183.210
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 28 September 2016
Resolution: Verified electrical equipment moved/ mounted higher and protected from corrosive environment
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Ensure electrical equipment is maintained, remove corrosion from electrical connectors. 46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 21 September 2016
Resolved 28 September 2016
Resolution: Corrosion from electrical connectors removed.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Exposed portion of engine exhaust must be protected, install lagging accordingly. 46 CFR 182.425
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 21 September 2016
Resolved 28 September 2016
Resolution: Verified lagging installed on engine exhaust piping.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Distribution Panel Bus
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Electrical arrangement does not match current line diagram; provide updated line diagram. 46 CFR 177.202
Condition: Invalid
Due 15 October 2016
Resolved 2 December 2016
Resolution: Received updated line diagram depicting current electrical arrangement.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Power Requirement
Issued 14 September 2016
Resolved
Current load analysis is incomplete in reflecting current equipment on board. Provide updated load analysis to accurately reflect installed equipment on board. 46 CFR 177.202
Condition: Invalid
Due 15 October 2016
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Operator provided required information for load analysis, line diagram/load analysis locally approved and uploaded into documents along with a copy placed in vessel hard file.