Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 16 March 2026.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 March 2026
Resolved
MI's observed one bent blade and excess micro-fractures on the leading and trailing edge of the port propeller blades. Rectify to the satisfaction of OCMI prior Credit Dry-dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 June 2026
Resolution: Prop was repaired and has been operating with no issues.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 16 March 2026
No resolution recorded
MI's observed a crack on the window located at the forward centerline of the 02 deck.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 June 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 March 2026
Resolved
MI's observed degraded insulation in the bow thruster room. Rectify to the satisfaction of OCMI prior credit Dry-dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 June 2026
Resolution: Deficiency cleared vsl sent photos of the insulation.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 16 March 2026
Resolved
MI's observed hole on the port side forward bulkhead (as marked) and main the deck. Rectify prior credit Dry-dock
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 July 2026
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photo showing bulkhead with no hole present.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 March 2025
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. Pilot house electrical panel did not have all breakers marked. Accurately mark all breakers.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 April 2025
Resolved 9 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep provided a circuit directory.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 27 March 2025
No resolution recorded
Port side aft embarkation on upper deck is tied off and unable to latch as designed. Repair door so that it latches as designed prior to credit drydock.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. The piping must be properly supported by noncombustible hangers or blocks. Vessel has active exhaust leak in engine room. Vessel shall repair exhaust leak.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 May 2024
Resolved 24 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced injectors resulting in a reduced amount of blow by.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
Design verification testing.(a) Tests must (b) Tests must be performed immediately after the installation of the automated equipment or before the issuance of the initial Certificate of Inspection. Vessel did not complete DVTP's during COI renewal. Vessel shall perform successful DVTP's in the presence of CG MI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 May 2024
Resolution: MI conducted DVTPS IAW approved procedures.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
During inspection vessel had excessive crank case ventilation on the port side generator. Submit repair plans to our office which rectification measures and contributing factors which lead the identified issue. Vessel is to continue to monitor the port generator and notify our office of any change in the condition of the machinery. During inspection vessel had excessive crank case ventilation on the port side generator. Submit repair plans to our office which rectification measures and contributing factors which lead the identified issue. Vessel is to continue to monitor the port generator and notify our office of any change in the condition of the machinery.46 CFR 119.430
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2024
Resolved 16 July 2024
Resolution: Vessel has installed crankcase breather system. This deficency has been resolved.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
(a) Complete but simple instructions
for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing
system must be located in a conspicuous place at or near
each pull box and stop valve control and in the space
where the extinguishing agent cylinders are stored.
There were no operating instructions at the CO2 bottle
storage.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: Simple instructions posted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 July 2022
Resolved
Fire detection panel displaying trouble. Provide technician's report attesting to proper operation. While underway with passengers, provide a crew member watch stander on each deck with inoperable fire detection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2022
Resolved 13 July 2022
Resolution: Recieved satisfactory technicians report (uploaded into deficiencies documents)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 July 2022
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning of life jackets must be posted in conspicuous places. Donning instructions missing on third deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 July 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
Resolution: Received photographjic evidence of properly posted placards.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 7 July 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Address exposed wires on third deck above bar area and on fourth deck underneath bar area.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 July 2022
Resolved 23 August 2022
Resolution: Received photograpic evidence of properly posted placards (see deficiencies documents tab for photographs).
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 7 July 2022
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Bow thruster missing machinery guard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 July 2022
Resolved 25 August 2022
Resolution: Received photograpic evidence of properly posted placards (see deficiencies documents tab for photographs).
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 July 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilots [name withheld] List, Tide Tables. Publications out of date.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 August 2022
Resolved 13 July 2022
Resolution: Recieved satisfactory evidence of publication's purchased.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 30 July 2020
Resolved
Certificate of Documentation 46 CFR 67.315(a)
The person in command of a documented vessel must produce the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel upon the demand of any person acting in an official public capacity. Vessel did not have the current original COD on board.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 August 2020
Resolution: See Documents
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 30 July 2020
Resolved
MMSI and Call Sign 47 Part 80.103
VHF-DSC transceivers must have the vessel’s proper MMSI number programmed in it. The vessel has an inaccurate MMSI programed into its VHF radio.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 September 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 30 July 2020
Resolved
Fire Protection 46 CFR 115.810(b) The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable shall conduct inspections and tests on the fixed gad fire extinguishing system. The owner or managing operator shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Vessel has a fixed C02 system protecting the engine room and a pre-engineered fireboy in the bow thruster room, each system were overdue for annual servicing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 July 2020
Resolution: Serviced
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 30 July 2020
Resolved
Flares 46 CFR 117.68(b)
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: (1) Three hand red flare distress signals and Three hand orange smoke distress signals. Or the hand orange smoke distress signals can be substituted with a rocket parachute flare, hand red flare distress signals or floating orange smoke distress signals. Vessel had expired flares on board.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 August 2020
Resolution: See docs
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 30 July 2020
Resolved
Emergency broadcast placard 46 CFR 121.506 A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. The emergency broadcast placard needs to be updated with correct vessel call sign.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 August 2020
Resolution: See Docs
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 July 2020
Resolved
Life ring buoys 46 CFR 122.604 (b)
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The two life ring buoys on the port and starboard sides of the navigational bridge had missing letters and requires relabeling.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 September 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 July 2020
Resolved
Wiring requirements 46 CFR 120.340(f)
Each connection to a conductor must be made within an enclosure. Three stage smart charger (PT 25-W) is plugged directly into the 110V receptacle. Charger must be hard wired in the forepeak.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 August 2020
Resolution: See docs
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 30 July 2020
Resolved
Unsafe practices 46 CFR 115.830
Protective devices must be in sat condition. Fwd hatch to bow thruster missing piston door hinge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 August 2020
Resolution: See docs
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
Vessel PA system inoperable. Make proper repairs to PA system.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Operator submitted video of PA system working properly.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing water-tight doors alarm
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
Water tight door indicator on bridge not working. Make proper repairs to water tight door indicator.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Operator submitted video of water tight indicator working properly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
Vessel's lube oil hose on the port main is damaged due to chaffing. Replace damaged lube oil hose.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Received photo of replaced lube oil hose.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 January 2020
Resolved
Observed leak from starboard shaft packing. Make proper repairs to shaft packing.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Received photo of repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 28 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel failed to conduct satisfactory test of the fire pump. Fire pump kept tripping off line. Vessel must conduct satisfactory rest of the fire pump.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 31 October 2019
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of fire pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 28 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel failed to conduct satisfactory test of their fixed fire extinguishing system. During the test, the service generator did not shutdown as required during the test. Vessel must conduct satisfactory test of the fixed fire extinguishing system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 31 October 2019
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 28 October 2019
Resolved
Light not illuminating on compass located on the bridge. Fix light on compass for night operations.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 October 2019
Resolution: Fixed light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 October 2019
Resolved
Remove all dead wires under bridge console.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 October 2019
Resolution: Dead end wires removed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
VSO must maintain a TWIC. Vessel Master [name withheld] must hold a valid TWIC as the Vessel Security Officer.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Master provided TWIC receipt; TSA reissued TWIC.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 April 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 65 feet in length must also have navigation lights that meet UL 1104. The Anchor light did not illuminate and needs to be in working order using a UL 1104 rated bulb.
33 CFR 120.420
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: verified UL 1104 working bulb.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Master did not have an active Marine Radio Operating Permit and is required to be a holder for vessels carrying more the 6 passengers for hire and operating radio on MF or HF.
47 CFR 80
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Provided receipt evidence of new permit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
1. Replace 23 adult lifejackets.
2. Number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. The vessel did not have the correct amount of lifejackets as it stated on the container. Vessel Owner/Master needs to validate that correct count of lifejackets match what is labeled on the outside of the container.
46 CFR 122.604 (f)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Purchased 23 new lifejackets. Matched lifejacket with stowage markings.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
A Class bulkheads or decks must be so insulated with approved insulation, bulkhead panels or deck covering. Galley hatch leading down to the bow thruster room needs to be fully insulated. A door must be capable of operating from either side by one person. Air piston in door leading to bow thruster room needs to be fully operational.
46 CFR 116.415 (I)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Installed proper insulation and replaced piston closing device.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Remove stagnant liquid in elevator shaft and allow inspection of bilge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Removed hydraulic fluid from deck.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel not in full compliance with Fire Control Plan. Replace A-Class insulation in fwd crew space overhead and fwd bulkhead, and midship crew space stbd closet overhead.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Installed proper insulation; proved A-60 SFP
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Restricted Space (liquor closet) locked and unaccessible for inspection. Make locker available for (sanitary) inspection.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Found key to space. Room accessible for inspect, all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
1. New carpet installed throughout without verification of fire safety rating. Provide evidence that carpet meets ASTM E-84 or E-648.
2. Remove flammables and place in appropriate storage.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Verified carpet meets ASTM standard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
1. Repair fuel leak on stbd generator.
2. Label distribution panel/identify corresponding breakers.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Panel labeled, generator leak repaired, all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Ensure all cable penetrations through fire control boundaries are filled with approved fire stop.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 March 2019
Resolution: All cable penetrations from installation of new throttle controls have been filled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Repair exhaust leak on starboard main engine.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 March 2019
Resolution: Exhaust leak repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Repair/replace dripless shaft packings on port and starboard shafts.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 March 2019
Resolution: Packings repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Install fuel filter bowls on all fuel filters.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 March 2019
Resolution: fuel filter bowls installed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Repair inoperable starboard generator
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 March 2019
Resolution: Starboard generator fully operational
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Repair exhaust/oil leak on the bow thruster
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 March 2019
Resolution: Exhaust/oil leak repaired
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Both port and starboard generator windings must be cleaned prior to next annual inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 October 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 January 2019
Resolved
Vessel has exceeded 45 day extension for deficiency issued for new propulsion control system. Vessel does not have approved propulsion control system on board.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 January 2019
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Testing completed and signed copy of test emailed to owner/operater.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropaitely marked and separated from adult life jackets. On the vessel's 3rd deck and uppermost deck, child life jackets are not appropaitely marked and are being stowed with adult life jackets.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 October 2018
Resolved 18 October 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures proving proper labeling and stowage of life jackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
At least one ring buoy must be fitted with a floating waterlight. Vessels waterlight did not operate.
Vessel is restricted to daytime operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 October 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided receipt of new waterlight battery.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation and all engines in a CO2 protected space. Vessel does not have a device to shut down engines. Vessel must submit a system alteration proposal for approval and prove proper operation to a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel installed a pressure switch and wires to shut down all engines.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Detector/Call Point Grouping
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
A space containing propulsion machinery must be equipped with a fire detecting system. The engine space's heat detector is not operational. Vessel must replace detector and prove proper operation to a Coast Guard Marine Inspector
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 June 2018
Resolution: Fire detector replaced and tested.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol test kits readily accessible on board the vessel. There are no kits available. Vessel must provide alcohol test kits for each crew member on board.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 June 2018
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
When vessel is connected and using shore power, there is a 10+ amp ground present. Vessel must only have one source of power to ground. Vessel must eliminate the second source of grounding to the vessel.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel does not have shore tie capabilities at Hoboken just when they are in South Perth Amboy.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
Battery chargers must have an ammeter connected to the charging circuits. Vessel's charging arrangements do not have an ammeter. Vessel must provide these meters.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 June 2018
Resolution: Installed new marine type battery chargers.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
The decorative rope lighting on the 4th deck interferes with the navigational lighting. Vessel must remove all rope lighting on the 4th deck.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 June 2018
Resolution: Removed lights.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel's fire detection and bilge alarm systems are not properly marked and confusing to the vessel's Master. Vessel must properly mark these systems and hold training to eliminate any confusion to the Master & Crew.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 June 2018
Resolution: Properly marked items.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel must update the Fire Control Plan with all required information.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 July 2018
Resolution: New plan verified by CGMI marked approved by OCMI
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Evacuation Stations
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
The owner must prepare an evacuation plan. Vessel does not currently have a clear evacuation plan. Vessel must provide this plan with all required information.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 July 2018
Resolution: Original plan was submitted during construction, some of this plan in incorporated on the fire control plan and crew/master understands the plan.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked. Vessel must properly mark 2nd deck electrical breaker panel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 July 2018
Resolution: Breakers properly marked.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel re-arranged its propulsion system power source from original. Vessel must provide a one line drawing and load analysis for this change.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 August 2018
Resolution: Provided manufacture install book and statement of work from manufacture rep.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 14 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel must be in compliance with Parts 4 & 16 of 46CFR (chemical testing program). Vessel was found to be deficient in multiple categories during the compliance audit. Vessel must meet all requirements of the chemical testing program as identified on the audit worksheet.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 July 2018
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel must provide proof that all microprocessor or computer based systems meet the requirements of the regulation to include but limited to the following on-board systems; engine propulsion control main and hand held units to both the port and starboard main diesel engines. This will include submitting to MSC for approval a one-line drawing of systems, Design Verification and Periodic Safety Test Procedures and all relevant associated manuals, drawings, and manufacture information sheets to prove the system is installed and operated as designed and approved.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel has proved intalled system for 20 yrs works as designed by testing with written procedure from manufacture but will be replacing with new system approved by MSC with-in 90 days
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Annual Inspection
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel must prove proper operation and have qualified servicing company in the presents of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector conduct testing of all fixed fire extinguishing and detection systems.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Issues found with system so further def written to address.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessels port main diesel engine exhaust system leaks water into the engine room near and on the port gen set and battery switch, must fix and stop all water leaks.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Battery switch replaced and loose bolts tighten
Fire Fighting › Grease Extraction Hood › General
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel must remove the unauthorized portable deep fat fryer as this is a fire hazard and does not meet the regulations.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: System has been removed
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Bilge Monitor
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
All oil and water must be kept out of the bilge to prevent accidental overboard discharge.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Oil and water removed.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
The port engine throttle cable is zip tied to the engine, this must be fixed back to the engine manufactures designed.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: New bracket intalled
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Power Unit
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
The vessel's main steering is not working, must prove proper operation and all aspects meet the regulation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: System is hydrolic with no power assisit, works sat
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Linkage
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Port engine will not shut down from the control station on the bridge, must prove proper operation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Exhaust Ducts (Galley Ranges)
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel has new galley equipment to include oven warmers, coffee makers, and electric stoves, this equipment must meet the regulations and prove it meets the approved electrical drawing.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Extra equipment removed and list of equipment intalled provided.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessels MDE, Gen sets, and bow thruster exhaust pipes over 150 degrees F must be insulated to prevent injury's
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Pipes wrapped with protective insulation.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
The vessel has an auto pilot system, this system must meet the regulation and prove proper operation to a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: On board system is not functional and no longer in use.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel must fix all machinery guards to protect the crew from hazards.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Guards in place.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel must properly remove or terminated all dead end wires to prevent electrical shock hazards.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Windows
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel must replace the two broken windows that meet the regulation and provide all paper work to the CGMI
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Sanitary Spaces
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel must clean all grease from the lights and overhead in the galley.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel's port gen set is leaking oil and exhaust fumes, vessel must repair all leaks.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 24 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel attempted to get u/w with passengers from home port dock 14th st Hoboken and the [name withheld] states the center control & plug in portable control did not respond causing the vessel to collide with the M/V Sundancer. Vessel must submit repair plan for bow hull, broke glass, and cause & analysis for engine control failure. Must prove proper operation to a Coast Guard Inspector prior to carrying passengers. Also must not move from current location unless cleared by Coast Guard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Inspection was completed and new def wrote to cover any outstanding items
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Construction/Repair
Issued 24 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel must not touch any gear, controls, or galley & engine room equipment, bridge equipment without the permission from a Coast Guard Marine Inspector office. All test will be conducted with a Coast Guard MI prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Underway
Issued 24 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel will conduct a full inspection with the CGMI prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2018
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Prior to movement, submit dive survey and transit plan for trip to shipyard.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 March 2018
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Prior to commencing permanent repairs a Coast Guard Marine Inspector must attend the vessel to determine proper repairs.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: All repairs approved by CG MIs.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 2 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel does not have a valid radiotelephony certificate onboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2017
Resolved 26 May 2017
Resolution: New certificate obtained.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Bilge alarm in bow thruster room in alarm mode, unable to reset. Prove proper operation of bilge alarm system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory operational test of bilge alarm.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Bow thruster shaft packing gland retaining bolt broken make permanent, proper repairs to stop leakage.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Operator installed proper theaded fastener to properly adjust shaft packing.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Not on Board
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Missing 1 of 3 ring life buoys. Provide proper life ring buoy IAW 46CFR 117.70.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Operator installed properly stenciled lifering on vessel.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Ring life buoy 3rd deck stbd side missing retro.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Retro installed
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Ring life buoy 3rds deck port side, lanyard aprox. 1 foot. Provide lanyard for floating water light 3-6 feet in length.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Proper length line installed
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Nautical charts and pubs not up to date. Provide current chart and tide tables.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Current charts and pubs on board
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
COI not posted in area where visible area to pax. Post COI in visible area to pax.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 April 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: COI posted in area visible to pax
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Accommodation Spaces
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Hole in deck, main deck air handler trunk to bridal suite. Prove deck is repaired to A-60 IAW fire control plan.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 May 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Repairs have been made. See attached plans and pictures
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Wire nuts for connections in elerctrial locker, 2nd deck fan closet and 3rd deck near stairway. Make connections IAW 120.340 (g) or 120.340(i)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Proper connections made in required locations
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Ground Indicator
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Ammeter in E/R showing approx 2 amps Ground. Identify and rectify source of ground. Proposal due by next annual and install due by next DD/ISE.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 August 2016
Resolved 3 May 2017
Resolution: Verified ground has been isolated & removed.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
STBD M/E R/W hoses collapsed. Install USCG approved flex hoses w/ double hose clamps.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Vessel renewed hoses with approved J1942 hose.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Shore Connection Box
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Shore tie junction box not water tight. Electrical equipment exposed to weather must be watertight.
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: New, acceptable shore tie junction box installed
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Exhaust fan and louvers missing STBD E/R Main deck. Install proper equipment.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: New fan and Louvers installed
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
No operating instructions for fixed extinguishing system in bow thruster room. Post simple instructions IAW 122.612(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Instructions posted