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AMETHYST
AMETHYST is a 1978 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 28 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2025, along with 89 deficiencies and 12 operational controls.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 8 December 2025.
- Built
- 1978
- Last inspected
- 8 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 89 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
8 December 2025
Deficiencies
89 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
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Identity
595500
WDK9292
49778
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49778
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 15.3 ft × 6.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 42 / net 28
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderUNIFLITE INC · BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBERKELEY, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 1 April 2026 · expires 31 March 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it42 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspection history · 28
8 December 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8279561
10 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8077193
5 March 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7874677
7 February 2024
Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7861789
16 March 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7650216
12 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7608094
12 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7429489
10 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7394013
28 January 2022
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7386878
18 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7353816
20 March 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7159789
23 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7083275
9 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Simplified Stability Test · Plan Review "T" Boat · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7074791
5 June 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6971104
4 June 2020
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6969216
13 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6926097
20 September 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6816626
9 July 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6743049
13 June 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6712605
23 May 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6689068
10 September 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6538362
12 March 2018
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6369869
12 January 2018
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6336940
30 August 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6260166
26 July 2017
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6247738
20 July 2017
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6214928
22 June 2017
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6184648
18 February 2016
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5837797
Deficiency record · 89
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 December 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. MI identified several life jackets with the previous vessel name.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 11 December 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the marine inspector shall examine and test the following items to the extent necessary to determine that they are in... safe electrical condition. MI found multiple dead end wires in the engine room and forward compartment.
46 CFR 176.25-15(a)(1) (OLD T)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 11 December 2025
Resolved
Scuppers or freeing ports for the cockpit deck of a cockpit vessel must have a combined drainage area of at least the area required by § 178.450 of this part. MI found large wooden boards added to the starboard side that impeded the drainage from several freeing ports.
46 CFR 176.420(d)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 11 December 2025
Resolved
A vessel on an oceans route must carry six hand red flare distress signals. MI identified that there were only (3) red flare distress signals on board.
46 CFR 180.68(a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 11 December 2025
Resolved
Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. MI discovered operator was not logging monthly EPIRB testing in the official logbook.
46 CFR 185.728(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 December 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI found degraded retroreflective tape on the ring life buoy.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 December 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. MI found that vessel's name on life ring was too faded to be legible.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
All…vessels must undergo an…annual inspection ... within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel did not complete annual inspection within +/- 90-Day grace period, and therefore is overdue for annual inspection. Conduct COI annual inspection, to the satisfaction of the MI, prior to the carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. The metallic elbow leading from the through hull fitting to the supply line for the bait tank is holed & fractured. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 177.100
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit a masthead light forward. The vessel does not have an operating masthead light. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
33 CFR 83.23(a)(i)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 18 March 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. There is a large opening in the machinery space port forward overhead that opens to the deck preventing the engine room from being sealed. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.460(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
An existing vessel must comply with the requirements of this part. A vessel that meets the following requirements shall be considered in compliance with the subdivision requirements. The vessel meets the standards for one-compartment subdivision in §§ 179.220 and 179.320 of this chapter, at least in way of the engine room and lazarette. The vessel has openings between the engine room and lazarette affecting the watertight boundary. Make repairs prior to conducting ocean/coastwise route.
46 CFR 180.15(a)(4)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo ports and other similar openings
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of it Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. The hatch to the fish hold is not watertight and leaking water into the space and damaging the deck.
46 CGR 177.100
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo ports and other similar openings
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow
the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving
consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. The deck material surround the hatch to the fish hold is deteriorated and non watertight. Submit repair proposal for approval by the CG prior to repairs.
46 CFR 177.100
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. The ring life buoy does not have a lifeline attached.
46 CFR 180.70(c)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. The steering gear is rubbing against the transom when in operation.
46 CFR 182.610(a)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the SMI occurred, unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident. There are no alcohol strips onboard the vessel for testing.
46 CFR 4.06-3(a)(1)(i)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. There are dead end wires underneath the bridge console.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. There is no placard posted.
46 CFR 184.506
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 5 March 2024
Resolved
Annual Inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. The vessel has not conducted an annual inspection within the allotted time frame.
46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 March 2023
Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 × 30 mesh. The flame screens or flame arresters must be of such size and design as to prevent reduction in the net cross sectional area of the vent pipe and permit cleaning or renewal of the flame screens or arrester elements. Marine Inspector found STBD fuel tank flame screen with holes and covered in paint. Vessel replaced flame screen with new material.
46 CFR 182.20-35(d) "OLD T"
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 December 2022
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with § 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Vessel does not have installed detectors in required spaces by 27Dec2022. Vessel has been limited to a Limited Coastwise route until detector installation has been verified by a Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
When, in accordance with § 178.210 of this chapter, a vessel must be provided with a stability letter, the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. If posting is impracticable, the stability letter must be kept on board in a weathertight container readily available for use by the crew and display to passengers and others on request. Current stability letter not present on board.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. If posting is impracticable, such as in an open boat, the certificates must be kept on board in a weathertight container readily available for use by the crew and display to passengers and others on request. Original COI not present on board vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
Provision(s) 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. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Ventilation for engine space missing closing devices.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. First-aid kit on board vessel is expired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
Each survival craft, rescue boat, and launching appliance on a vessel must be inspected monthly, using the manufacturer's instructions to make sure it is complete and in good order. Life float servicing documentation is required on vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. Logbook is required on board vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information: Date of the drill and training; and General description of the drill scenario and training topics. Log of drills performed is required on vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel is overdue for annual inspection on 10FEB2022.
Vessel shall not carry passengers.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
Unless otherwise specified, vessel owners must pay the fees required by this subpart before inspection or examination services are provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
For portable extinguishers and fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. The vessel’s fire extinguishing equipment have not been serviced since 2020. 46 CFR 176.810(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 December 2020
Resolved
A flexible tube or hose may be used instead of a fixed pipe for the discharge line of a submersible electric bilge pump provided the hose or tube does not penetrate any required watertight bulkheads. Flexible hose in fish hold compartment leading from submersible electric pump passes through bulkhead to stern compartment.
46 CFR 182.520(f)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Where rigid nonmetallic material (plastic) is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, the following restrictions apply: One or more metallic shutoff valves must be installed adjacent to the fitting. Plastic bilge lines in lazarette, fish hold void, and engine room were not fitted with metallic shutoff valves.
46 CFR 182.720(d)(ii)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
A propulsion engine control system, including pilothouse control, must be designed so that a loss of power to the control system does not result in an increase in shaft speed or propeller pitch. Design verification test procedures were unable to be performed and witnessed by attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 184.620(c)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its COI giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Three through hull valves in engine room (port sideshell, aft engine room along centerline, aft engine room starboard of centerline) which had piping removed were fitted with valves but not permanently blanked.
46 CFR 177.100
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Checking of each cylinder containing compressed gas to ensure it has been tested and marked in accordance with 46 CFR 147.60. Most recent visible inspection stamp on engine room fireboy was October 2003. Provide evidence of current inspection for engine room cylinder.
46 CFR 176.810(5)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. A hatch cover must have securing devices. Engine room hatch covers do not have securing devices.
46 CFR 179.360(b)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Missing guard on exposed wheel on forward starboard engine.
46 CFR 177.960.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Multiple exposed wires found throughout the vessel (underneath steering console, forward cabin, engine room, lazarette).
46 CFR 183.200(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Remoted fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Port fuel shutoff valve was not marked.
46 CFR 185.608
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. A hatch cover must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Securing devices missing on lazarette and fish hold void.
46 CFR 179.360(b)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. Numerous openings found on forward engine room bulkhead (two openings below fireboy, three near port engine room near sideshell) and lazarette.
46 CFR 177.405 (c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
At each inspection, the owner shall be prepared to conduct tests of all machinery essential to the routine operation of the vessel including generators and cooling systems. Generator installed in lazarette that is not in use is in disarray and still connected to electrical and piping systems. Make generator ready for inspection or remove all connections.
46 CFR 176.804((c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried onboard a vessel. In addition, a number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted onboard must be provided. Vessel is authorized 40 passengers and had 33 fully outfitted adult life jackets and 3 child life jackets. Vessel limited to 31 adult and 3 child passengers.
46 CFR 180.71
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the serious marine incident occurred. Alcohol test strips not available onboard. Vessel limited to voyages within 2 hours of suitable testing facility/location.
46 CFR 4.06-3
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Employers must ensure that they and their crewmembers meet the requirements of this part. Drug and alcohol program records not available for inspection.
46 CFR 16.203
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Medical certificate not available for inspection.
46 CFR 10.301
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet. Life buoy waterlight lanyard onboard was approximately 40 feet.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 March 2020
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel has gone over two years since the last dry dock inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 July 2019
Resolved
A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation serving the protected space and engines that draw intake air from the protected space prior to release of the extinguishing agent into the space. Vessel's simulated release of fixed fire extinguishing system does not automatically shutdown the engines. Prove proper operation of the engine shutdown to the attending Marine Inspector or notify Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 July 2019
Resolved
A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Vessel's submersible bilge pump does not have a positive shutoff valve at the hull penetration. Install positive shutoff valve at the hull penetration.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 June 2019
Resolved
At each subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner shall have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery and piping systems, including operational test of all overboard discharge and intake valves and watertight bulkhead pipe penetration valves. Engine room bait tank thru hull valve was leaking water at a rate of approximately 1 drop every 2 seconds. Water appeared to be entering where the valve met the hull. Conduct proper repairs to elimnate water ingress into the vessel.
46 CFR 176.804(g)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 17 June 2019
Resolved
Each survival craft must be: Stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free and, if inflatable, inflates automatically. IBA was stowed in a manner which would not allow it to inflate automatically.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 June 2019
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 ft. in length, but not more than 6 ft, securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Floating waterlight was attached to life buoy grab line.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 17 June 2019
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Owner could not provide record of man overboard drills. Provide drill records.
46 CFR 185.520(f)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 17 June 2019
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that each EPIRB must be tested monthly. The EPIRB test shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicalbe. Owner could not provide records of EPIRB testing. Provide records of EPIRB tests.
46 CFR 185.728
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 June 2019
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Thirty percent of life jackets were inspected and found marked with previous vessel name. Update all life jackets onboard with current vessel name.
46 CFR 185.604
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 17 June 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up to date: charts, US coast pilot, Coast Guard light list. Vessel's coast pilot and light list were unavailable or expired. Provide up to date publications.
46 CFR 184.420
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 June 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. First aid kit onboard contained expired medicines and was missing items required. Provide first aid kit with non expired medicines and in compliance with the items in 160.041.
46 CFR 184.710
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 June 2019
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Your annual is due on June 12th, however, you are not scheduled for an inspection until June 17th. You are not permitted to carry passengers from June 12th until your inspection is complete.
46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Vessel's radio telephony certificate, station license, and marine radio operator permit were expired or unavailable for inspection. Provide all FCC documents for inspection.
47 CFR 80.13
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 12 March 2018
Resolved
Vessel 406 MHz EPIRB registered to previous owner and requires current and proper registration IAW 46 CFR 185.728.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 12 March 2018
Resolved
Several holes were identified in bulkhead separating engine room and middle compartment; operator must seal holes to make vapor tight IAW 46 CFR 177.405(e).
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 12 March 2018
Resolved
Collision bulkhead has locally manufactured hinged door (see DOCUMENTS tab for photo) and operates in exposed waters. Operator must make opening watertight IAW 46 CFR 179.210(b)(2) & 46 CFR 171.085(b)(3)(i).
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 12 March 2018
Resolved
Several dead-end wires found throughout the vessel; dead-end wiring can be spotted in every compartment in the vessel. Wiring not in use requires removal or measures to make safe IAW 46 CFR 183.220(a).
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS01: Replace expired alcohol testing equipment.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS02: Remove dead end wires in accomodation space.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS03: Provide proof of crewmember enrollment in DAPI program, including pre-employment drug test.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS04: Replace expired battery in EPIRB prio to operating vessel beyond 3 NM.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS05: Replace expired EPIRB hydrostatic release prior to operating vessel beyond 3 NM.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS06: Post valid COI prior to carrying passengers.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS07: Provide proof of valid Certificate of Documentation.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS08: Repair bilge high level alarm in lazzarette space prior to carriage of passengers.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS09: Install guard on #2 propulsion engine for belts running bilge pump.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Danger Messages
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS10: Replace or provide sound signaling device.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS11: Replace or repair fuel oil shut-off valve for the No.1 propulsion engine.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 22 June 2017
Resolved
JS12: Repair MSD system on board the vessel, to include the flexible hoses to the sewage tank.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 24 March 2016
Resolved
Blisters were found at various locations on both port and starboard sides of the vessel above the waterline and needs to be repaired.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 24 March 2016
Resolved
Replace 04 cutlass bearing on both port and starboard shafts.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 24 March 2016
Resolved
Through-hull fitting for overboard discharge is clogged and needs to be unblocked.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 24 March 2016
Resolved
Replace 08 deck rail fasteners port and starboard forward.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 24 March 2016
Resolved
Remove and replace twist down wire connectors on the single side band radio and pump for refrigeration unit.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 24 March 2016
Resolved
Seal for the lazarette hatch needs to be replaced.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Suction Strainer
Issued 18 February 2016
Resolved
04 sea strainers were full of debris and needs to be cleaned.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 18 February 2016
Resolved
Repair FireBoy as per manufacturer recommendation. Should shut down engines in the event of discharge, and restart when placed in override.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 18 February 2016
Resolved
Perform maintenance on steering gear to prevent mechanical failure. There is slippage in the steering gear system when the ram is articulated.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 18 February 2016
Resolved
Remove oil from port side bilge.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 18 February 2016
Resolved
Replace twist on type wire connectors throughout the vessel with approved connectors.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.