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13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 December 2025
Resolved
The two required fixed power bilge pumps shall be self-priming and shall each be driven by different sources of power. If one pump is driven off the main engine in a single propulsion engine installation, the other shall be independently driven. Found bilge pump to not be self primming. 46CFR182.25-10(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 17 December 2025
Resolved 22 December 2025
Resolution: Check valve was installed in the wrong direction, valve was installed correctly, system operated sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 17 December 2025
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible
to the passengers or where the crew may be quartered or normally employed, so located that if one is not
available the other may be. Found aft escape hatch in engine room inoperable. 46CFR177.15-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 17 December 2025
Resolved 22 December 2025
Resolution: The securing wheel shaft was removed and straightened allowing for proper operation. WTD test sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 17 December 2025
Resolved
The setting of safety valves or relief valves on boilers and unfired pressure vessels shall be checked. Observed relief valve pop at 165PSI and then the valve did not re seat once pressure was relieved. 46CFR176.25-30(b)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 17 December 2025
Resolved 22 December 2025
Resolution: Owner procured and installed new SRVs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire patrol
Issued 17 December 2025
Resolved
The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on each vessel shall be as determined in
accordance with Table 181.30-1(a). Vessel was missing 1
40B extinguisher. 46CFR181.30(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 17 December 2025
Resolved 22 December 2025
Resolution: Owner procured 01 40B extinguisher, installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Issued 17 December 2025
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(d) must submit plans to the cognizant OCMI, in accordance with 46 CFR 176.700, for the installation and use of monitoring device to ensure the wakefulness of the watchmen required in paragraph (a) of this section.
46 CFR 185.410(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2026
Resolved 12 March 2026
Resolution: Installed FURUNO BNWAS BR-570.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 28 February 2023
Resolved
Gauges to indicate cooling water discharge temperature and lubricating oil pressure shall be provided for all propulsion engines. Port M/E cooling water gauge and RPM gauge is inoperable, Vsl has operable Stbd gauges.
46 cfr 182-15-5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 March 2023
Resolved 14 March 2023
Resolution: Vsl submitted proof of functional tachometer for both engines.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 February 2023
Resolved
Interconnected detection and alarm system.
(a) An interconnected detection and alarm system must: (1) Consist of multiple-station smoke detectors listed by an NRTL, or independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant according to 46 CFR subpart 159.010, as meeting UL 217 (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 175.600);
46 cfr 181.450
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 21 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel installed 7 hard-wired interconnected fire detectors that all alarm when one detector alarms.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 28 February 2023
Resolved
Inspection of each portable fire extinguisher, semi-portable fire extinguisher, and fixed gas fire extinguishing system to check for excessive corrosion and general condition. 01 portable fire extinguisher was found without sufficient extinguishing agent. Replace inoperable extinguisher with proper extinguisher.
46 cfr 176.810 a (1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 March 2023
Resolved 14 March 2023
Resolution: Vsl submitted proof of replaced/serviced portable extinguisher.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 February 2023
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 and shall minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Opening in distribution panel missing a cover. Cover opening to protect against contact.
46 CFR 183.200 (b)&(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 March 2023
Resolved 14 March 2023
Resolution: Vsl covered opening of spare breaker in distribtion panel
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years. The Marine Inspector (MI) observed the Call Sign listed on the FCC Safery Certificate did not match the one listed on the Station License. Provide updated FCC documents.
CITE: 47 CFR 80.903
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: Updated FCC documents provided.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
A card of instructions giving a clear summary of the radiotelephone distress procedure must be securely mounted and displayed in full view of the principal operating position. The MI observed the Call Sign on the Emergency Broadcast Placard does not match the FCC Station License. Update Placard.
Cite: 47 CFR 80.868
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: Photo of updated Emergency Broadcast Placard provided.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting paragraph (b) of this section is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. The MI observed there was not a Garbage Management Plan onboard.
Cite: 33 CFR 151.57
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: Photos of Garbage Management Plan onboard provided.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
All marine employers must submit drug testing program data required by 49 CFR 40.26 and appendix H to 49 CFR part 40. The MI observed the Drug and Alcohol Program was not onboard to include details about the submission of Management Information System data.
Cite: 46 CFR 16.500
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: Proof of drug consortium letter and last tests onboard provided.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship, including a drilling rig or platform, to which this section applies shall ensure that one or more placards meeting the requirements of this section are displayed in prominent locations and in sufficient numbers so that they can be read by the crew and passengers. The MI observed the MARPOL placards were an out dated version.
Cite: 33 CFR 151.59
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: MARPOL placards replaced with new placards.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
All GMDSS equipment capable of transmitting an automatic distress alert which includes position of the ship must have either an integral navigation receiver or capability of being connected to an external navigation receiver. If an external navigation receiver is installed, it shall be connected to all of the alerting devices referred to in paragraph (a) of this section. The MI observed the GPS coordinates were not showing in the VHF DCS data.
Cite: 47 CFR 80.1085 (c )
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: GPS coordinates entered into the VHF DCS data.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must carry a minimum of three life buoys of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. The MI observed the foam in one of the Ring Life Buoys is not functioning as designed. Replace in kind.
Cite: 46 CFR 180.70 (a) (3)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: New Ring Life Buoy to replace old one.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. The MI observed the date on the sticker needs to be replaced to match the last inspection certificate.
Cite: 46 CFR 180.64
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: EPIRB certification date is current.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
Where pressure-indicating gages are used, they shall be chosen to be compatible with the pressure to be indicated. The size of the visual display, the fineness of graduations, and the orientation of the display will be considered. In no case shall the upper range of the gage be less than 1.2 times nor more than 2 times the pressure at which the relieving device is set to function. The MI observed the gage is not of an adequate range.
Cite: 46 CFR 54.15-5 (f)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Proper gage installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
At each intial and subsequent inspection for certification, reinspection and at every other vessel inspection the MI shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. The MI observed the relief valve on the water heater was not piped to below the bilge to protect crew.
Cite: 46 CFR 176.25-50 (a) [Old T]
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Relief valve on the water heater piped to below the bilge to protect crew.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
All escape hatches and emergency exits shall be marked on both sides using 1" letters; "Emergency Exit. Keep Clear". The MI observed the emergency exit from the engine room was not marked.
Cite: 46 CFR 185.30-15 (a) [Old T]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: Emergency exit from the engine room properly marked.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 3 January 2022
Resolved
Each generator, motor and other major items of power equipment shall be provided with a name plate indicating the maker's name, its rating in volts and amperes or in volts and watts and when intended for connection to a normally grounded supply, the grounding polarity. The MI observed both generators need new name plates.
Cite: 46 CFR 183.05-5 (a) [Old T]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: Provided pictures of new data plates on both generators with 50 degrees celcius rating.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 1 March 2021
Resolved
No public address(PA) system found functioning for the below deck crew accommodations. Install fixed PA system to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 March 2021
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: MI witnessed a satisfactory testing of the crew accommodation PA system.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 1 March 2021
Resolved
EPIRB was found with a expired hydrostatic release unit. Replace with new EPIRB hydro static release unit.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 March 2021
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: Expired EPIRB was replaced with a new item. All sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 March 2021
Resolved
Vessel's Alcohol testing strips were found expired. Replace with new testing strips IAW drug and alcoholic program.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 March 2021
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: MI verified operator replaced the expired alcohol testing strips with 6 new items. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 1 March 2021
Resolved
Bottom stowed life float was found with dry rotted pendants. Recondition life float or replace with a approved one.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 March 2021
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: MI verified damaged life float was replaced with another suitable life float meeting USCG requirements and conditions.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 1 March 2021
Resolved
Replace expired aspirins in first aid kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 March 2021
Resolved 15 March 2021
Resolution: vsl operator replaced existing first aid kit with a new one.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 26 October 2018
Resolved
Watertight doors and the E/R escape hatch has soft foam gaskets. Replace with proper watertight rubber gaskets and test.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 November 2018
Resolved 30 October 2018
Resolution: Watertight gaskets doors and E/R escape hatch replaced with proper gasket and tested
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 29 August 2016
Resolved
Replace identified fuel hoses on main engine.
Due 29 September 2016
Resolved 12 September 2016
Resolution: Received email with attached picture attesting to satisfactory corrective action.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 29 August 2016
Resolved
Repipe temp relief valve on hot water tank into bilge.
Due 29 September 2016
Resolved 12 September 2016
Resolution: Received email with attached picture attesting to satisfactory corrective action.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 29 August 2016
Resolved
Close openings and label distribution panels throughout the vessel.
Due 29 September 2016
Resolved 12 September 2016
Resolution: Received email with attached picture attesting to satisfactory corrective action.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Paint/Flammable Liquid Lockers
Issued 29 August 2016
Resolved
Replace gasket on paint locker.
Due 29 September 2016
Resolved 12 September 2016
Resolution: Received email with attached picture attesting to satisfactory corrective action.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Gauge
Issued 29 August 2016
Resolved
Repair sight glass on lube oil tank.
Due 29 September 2016
Resolved 12 September 2016
Resolution: Received email with attached picture attesting to satisfactory corrective action.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Laundry
Issued 29 August 2016
Resolved
Repair filter for clothes dryer.
Due 29 September 2016
Resolved 12 September 2016
Resolution: Received email with attached picture attesting to satisfactory corrective action.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 29 August 2016
Resolved
Clean windings on both generators (dust).
Due 29 September 2016
Resolved 12 September 2016
Resolution: Received email with attached picture attesting to satisfactory corrective action.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 29 August 2016
Resolved
Place chaffing gear on all hose/engine contacts.
Due 29 September 2016
Resolved 12 September 2016
Resolution: Received email with attached picture attesting to satisfactory corrective action.