Records from 1999 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 February 2026.
Inspection history · 57
4 February 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8301621
29 January 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8071391
6 November 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8031061
4 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7840550
31 October 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7816640
10 January 2023
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7618689
27 October 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7584745
12 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7575750
13 September 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7557235
29 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7519629
4 May 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7443846
15 February 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7396441
5 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7190146
5 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7191577
24 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7161882
24 February 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7145736
25 November 2020
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7101858
4 March 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6919897
14 January 2020
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6889717
10 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6831900
11 June 2019
Administrative Inspection · Spot Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6711493
20 February 2019
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6627964
22 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6563827
6 December 2017
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6315359
22 February 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6092171
7 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6053963
30 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Lauderdale · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6053768
31 October 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6032272
2 March 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5825231
15 October 2014
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5004991
23 June 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4897381
29 May 2014
DAPI Audit · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4852603
10 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4111627
18 July 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4086206
6 December 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3905062
30 October 2008
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3356250
24 July 2008
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3277456
5 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sand Key · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3163385
5 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sand Key · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3163387
13 September 2007
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3056755
31 May 2007
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2948018
13 April 2006
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2623677
10 March 2005
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2307214
12 October 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2218834
9 October 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1924821
8 May 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1853124
28 February 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1750539
9 July 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1643558
9 January 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC POMPANO (WPB 87339) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1627868
15 September 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1458933
31 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5644
23 May 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1065473
19 January 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1467264
8 August 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1462131
19 July 1999
Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1404833
23 June 1999
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1381615
14 June 1999
Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1424771
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 January 2025
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used, provided that: a positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Valve handle is broken off.
46 CFR 182.502(e)(7)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 February 2025
Resolved 30 January 2025
Resolution: Valve handle was replaced.
14 - Pollution Prevention › N/A - No Subsystem › VGP: General
Issued 29 January 2025
Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of untreated sewage is prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency under 40 CFR 140.3, the operator must secure each Type III device in a manner which prevents discharge of sewage. Padlocking each valve leading to an overboard discharge in the closed position. Valve was not properly locked in closed position.
33 CFR 159.7(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 January 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition.
Port & Starboard Propulsion Engines do not have shaft guards installed.
46 CFR 176.830
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 November 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel permanently installed shaft guards for the port and starboard propulsion engines.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
Stations in maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet.
FCC station license expired on 4/24/23.
47 CFR 80.13
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 31 October 2023
Resolved 31 October 2023
Resolution: O/O renewed Station License.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts.
Charts were out of date.
46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 31 October 2023
Resolved 31 October 2023
Resolution: New chats were ordered to be placed on vsl.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of 46 CFR 177.300(c).
Brackets for a wooden vertical channel in the engine room were not properly secured.
46 CFR 177.300(c)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 31 October 2023
Resolved 31 October 2023
Resolution: Brackets were replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight.
02 bulkhead penetrations in the engine room were not watertight.
46 CFR 179.320(c)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 31 October 2023
Resolved 31 October 2023
Resolution: Both penetrations made watertight.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 September 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions.
20 amp fuse for breaker #26 is not labeled. The wiring for the galley freezer is not secured to this breaker.
46 CFR 183.200(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 September 2022
Resolved 26 October 2022
Resolution: Received photos of properly installed freezer and labeled fuse.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
Provide a plan to the local OCMI for the installation and use of monitoring devices to ensure the wakefulness of the watchmen required in 46CFR118.400(a) by 46 USC 3306(n).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 26 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel is in Ft Meyers AOR. See activity 7557235.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection. Vessel sustained damage to upper deck rails. Provide repair proposal and repair all as original.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: MI verified satisfactory repair
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection. Vessel sustained damage to upper deck starboard side. Provide repair proposal and repair all as original.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: MI verified satisfactory repair
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 November 2020
Resolved
Provide repair plan for bilge in forward bunk area.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 November 2020
Resolved 26 January 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 March 2020
Resolved
Batteries serving as a primary source of electricity were drained and unable to hold a charge.
46CFR183.310(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 March 2020
Resolution: New batteries were placed on board the vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 31 October 2016
Resolved
Replace four sea valves in the engine room
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 November 2016
Resolution: all sea valves in the engine room renewed.
Documentation › Logs/Records › MIS Form
Issued 2 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel could not provide MIS Report from consortium
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 March 2016
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: Provided onboard.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 2 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel did not have Drug and Alcohol policy or policy statement onboard
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 March 2016
Resolved 2 March 2016
Resolution: Placed onboard.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 29 May 2014
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A LIFE JACKET DONNING PLACARD ON THE VESSEL. INSTALL PLACARD. 46 CFR 185-516
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 May 2014
Resolved 29 May 2014
Resolution: VESSEL INSTALLED LIFE JACKET DONNING PLACARD.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 4 November 2008
Resolved
Repair delaminated FRP @ FWD bulkhead in steering compartment.
Due 4 December 2008
Resolved 21 May 2009
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 4 November 2008
Resolved
Repair fractures IWO AFT Port and stbd.cabin stanchions.
Due 4 December 2008
Resolved 21 May 2009
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 4 November 2008
Resolved
Renew cracked FWD stbd. cabin window.
Due 4 December 2008
Resolved 21 May 2009
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Vessel must have all portable fire extinguishers serviced including the fire boy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 August 2008
Resolved 5 August 2008
Communications › Radio Communications › Satellite Communications Capability
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Vessel had inoperable single sideband radio. Vessel must provide proof of operational single side band radio prior to operating more than 20 nm offshore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 August 2008
Resolved 5 August 2008
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Replace extinguished stern light prior to operating at night.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 August 2008
Resolved 5 August 2008
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Alcohol test kit on board was expired. Provide valid alcohol test kit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2008
Resolved 5 August 2008
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Vessel must provide emergency instructions for fire and man overboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2008
Resolved 5 August 2008
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Repair or replace gasket on laz hatch.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2008
Resolved 5 August 2008
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Repair stbd engine R/W cooling leak.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2008
Resolved 5 August 2008
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Vessel must conduct drills (fire & man overboard) in accordance with new written emergency procedures.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2008
Resolved 5 August 2008
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Safety Orientation
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Provide PAX orientation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2008
Resolved 5 August 2008
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Accommodation Space Protection
Issued 24 July 2008
Resolved
Provide proof that vsl was construted of fire retardant resin or install CG approved (46 CFR 164.009) non-combustible panels as directed by 46 CFR 177.410 (c) (4).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 April 2011
Resolution: This deficiency is being closed and new CG-835 w/ DEF issued under Activity # 3976608.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Show proof of current COD w/ vsl name change and ownership.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Provide FCC Safety Certificate.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Operator
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Provide proof of current marine operator permit.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Enroll w/ drug and alcohol consortium, and comply w/ ALL requirements on DAPI compliance form.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Mark both lifefloats w/ vsl's correct name.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Label ALL paddles in both lifefloats w/ vsl's correct name.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Embarkation/Disembarkation Capabilities
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Fabricate rescue platform to comply w/ Sector St. Petersburg OCMI policy.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Renew smoke detector in accommodation space w/ UL -217 approved type.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Install missing B-II fire extinguisher.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Missing portable bilge pump.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 13 September 2007
Resolved
Conduct u/w MOB and fire drills in the presence of CG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2007
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 9 October 2003
Resolved
Renew EPIRB antenna. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB
Due 9 November 2003
Resolved 27 October 2003
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Hand Grab
Issued 9 October 2003
Resolved
Make repairs to starboard handrail by welding.
Due 27 October 2003
Resolved 27 October 2003
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 9 October 2003
Resolved
Service port lifefloat. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lifefloat
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 November 2003
Resolved 27 October 2003
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment
Issued 9 October 2003
Resolved
Label lifefloat oars with vessel name. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Oar
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 November 2003
Resolved 27 October 2003
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 9 October 2003
Resolved
Remove all dead end wires in engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 November 2003
Resolved 27 October 2003
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 9 October 2003
Resolved
Remove extension cord from battery charger.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 November 2003
Resolved 27 October 2003
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 9 October 2003
Resolved
Discard one bad lifevest. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 November 2003
Resolved 27 October 2003
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 9 October 2003
Resolved
Label number of lifevests on storage bins. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking
Due 9 November 2003
Resolved 27 October 2003
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 9 October 2003
Resolved
Provide updated Notice to Mariners.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 November 2003
Resolved 27 October 2003
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
RUDDER ROOM BILGE ALARM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 July 2002
Resolved 9 July 2002
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
RUDDER ARM MISSING RETAINING PINS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: RUDDER PINS
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 July 2002
Resolved 9 July 2002
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT OPERATIONAL.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 July 2002
Resolved 9 July 2002
Unknown
Issued 19 July 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 177.202_x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 July 1999
Resolved 19 July 1999