Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 March 2025.
Inspection history · 26
6 March 2025
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8089294
14 August 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7981374
19 April 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7897232
1 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7679125
1 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7789853
6 March 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7646519
4 November 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7589445
15 May 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC BLACKFIN (WPB 87317) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7459842
7 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7450219
11 August 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7285204
23 July 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7265878
14 July 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7256300
22 April 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7180556
29 March 2021
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7165083
29 April 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6945615
3 March 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6919747
4 October 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6828140
17 April 2019
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6658457
15 March 2019
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6643107
6 March 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6637614
13 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6539829
25 April 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6399563
24 April 2017
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6131416
21 February 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6091996
18 April 2016
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5856600
4 April 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5847271
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 6 March 2025
No resolution recorded
A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed below for the hull material of the vessel. Steel hull vessels:(1) Lloyd's Yachts and Small Craft; or(2) ABS Steel Vessel Rules (<61 Meters)(incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 175.600). Numerous pitts located on hull and welds below the waterline. Remove paint to make all pits ready for inspection. Provide 3rd party gauging of pitts and nominal plate thickness in pitt area. Survey showed severe corrosion throughout hull plating. Almost all steel hull will need to be replaced. See documents in activity for proposed crop and renew. Complete crop and renew prior to operations.
46 CFR 177.300
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 19 April 2024
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Vessels starboard steering ram had a minor hydraulic leak during operation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 April 2024
Resolution: STBD Steering ram rebuilt and tests SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire patrol
Issued 19 April 2024
Resolved
Vessels must have a roving watch alarm for all spaced that crew or passengers routinly have access to.
Roving watch was inoperable at the time of the inspection and appeared to not have been in use for awhile.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 April 2024
Resolution: Vessel resolved the internet and app issue and CG witnessed operation. Crew was given education on the importance of use.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 19 April 2024
No resolution recorded
All griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers must be fitted with a grease extraction hood in compliance with 181.425. A grease extraction hood must meet UL 710 or other standard specified by the Commandant. A grease
extraction hood must be equipped with a dry or wet chemical fire extinguishing system meeting NFPA 17 or other standard specified by the Commandant, and must be listed by an independent laboratory recognized by
the Commandant. Install grease extraction hood equipped with a dry or wet chemical fire extinguishing system to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector at next credit drydock, not later than Jan 1, 2026.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 22 February 2024
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2024
Resolved 5 March 2024
Resolution: Received doucmnetation for emergency escape hatches being labeled.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Steering system must be in suitable condition and fit for service intended. Primary steering failed due to hydraulic leak. Must correct to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard prior to getting underway.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Conducted full steering test in port and underway...[name withheld]
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
The fire pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge. The numbers on the current pressure gauge of fire pump is unreadable. Must correct to satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Verified during follow-up inspection...[name withheld]
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Must complete the following items for credit annual exam: Must get vessel underway and conduct man over board drill and must test the remote shut-offs to the fuel supply to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Completed annual exam on this date...[name withheld]
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Emergency escape must not be blocked. Fishing rods holders on the exterior of the window must be removed to prevent poles from being placed there and blocking the escape in the case of an emergency.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2024
Resolved 5 March 2025
Resolution: Emergency escape was made clear of obstructions by capping rod holders.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
VESSELS BILGE PUMP COULD NOT ADEQUATELY DE-WATER FORE PEAK COMPARTMENT. REPAIR IMPELLER/TROUBLESHOOT AND ENSURE VESSEL IS ABLE TO DEWATER EVERY WATERTIGHT COMPARTMENT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Witness operation of bilge pump...[name withheld]
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
VESSEL IS CURRENTLY RE-PIPING BAIT TANK. ENSURE AFT ENGINE ROOM WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD PENETRATIONS ARE PROPERLY SEALED AND WATERTIGHT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Verified water tight bulkhead with pipe runs...[name withheld]
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
VESSEL'S 02 INFLATABLE LIFE RAFTS WERE NOT ONBOARD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. VESSEL TOTAL PERSONS ALLOWED IS REDUCED TO NO MORE THAN 44 PERSONS UNTIL RAFTS ARE
ONBOARD AND STOWED PROPERLY. AT WHICH TIME 88 TOTAL PERSONS ALLOWED WILL BE REINSTATED.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Verified installation of liferafts...[name withheld]
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
PROVIDE THE USCG WITH AN UPDATED AC ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Submitted to unit for review
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 April 2020
Resolved
Electrical drawing did not match actual vessel layout. Either update drawing or change electrical equipment.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 March 2021
Resolved 25 August 2021
Resolution: Completed satisfactory plan review and on-site verification.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 29 April 2020
Resolved
Provide DSC capability on VHF radio.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 April 2020
Resolution: VHF DSC set up.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 29 April 2020
Resolved
Provide safety guards on both main engines.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 May 2020
Resolution: Guards placed on both main engines.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
Install blank in galley panel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 January 2020
Resolved 8 October 2019
Resolution: Received photo of blank installed in galley panel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
Install Emergency lights at the bunk room main entrances.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 January 2020
Resolved 10 November 2019
Resolution: Lights installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel has been identified as having various A/C electrical modifications since initial certification. Sector San Diego does not have vessels electrical plans on file or current installations do not match what we have on file. Provide a one-line electrical drawing for all A/C switchboards and distribution panels. Include all circuit loads, conductor sizes, over current protection, and max panel ratings in amps.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 January 2020
Resolved 29 April 2020
Resolution: 1-line dwg provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
Replace plastic garbage can in galley with metal.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 17 April 2019
Resolved
Provide the 02 life rafts required by the COI.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 April 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 April 2019
Resolved
Provide 38 adult lifejackets. Passenger count reduced to 45 adults until corrected.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2019
Resolved 19 July 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 17 April 2019
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 May 2019
Resolved 19 April 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 March 2019
Resolved
A vessel exposed to salt water must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least every two years. Subject vessel due date for stated exams on Certificate of Inspection (COI) was 21FEB2019. Vessel shall complete stated exams prior to carrying passengers to maintain valid COI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 March 2019
Resolution: Credit DDX given.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 13 September 2018
Resolved
MMSI: Vsl is broadcasting MMSI from expired FCC License CLSN: Vsl is broadcasting Call Sign from expired FCC License, ZERO LENGTH OR BEAM: no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0), ZERO DRAFT: no static draft information
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 June 2020
Resolution: All AIS documentation is accurate.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 25 April 2018
Resolved
Provide hydrostatic release for EPIRB.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 April 2018
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 25 April 2018
Resolved
Replace damaged fire hose.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 April 2018
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 24 April 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the fire pump pressure gauge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2017
Resolved 24 May 2017
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 24 April 2017
Resolved
Remove or secure fuel filter for starboard generator prime mover
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2017
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Properly fixed
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 24 April 2017
Resolved
Obtain current FCC station license onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2017
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: FCC SSL onboard
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Conductor
Issued 24 April 2017
Resolved
Secure wire in the vicinity of aft bunkroom vent.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2017
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Wire was removed
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 24 April 2017
Resolved
Provide current navigational charts for the vessel area.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2017
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Charts onboard
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 21 February 2017
Resolved
Replace pedestal bear bolt on the STBD rudder assembly with proper length and size.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 February 2017
Resolution: Bolt replaced.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Capacity
Issued 18 April 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire pump pressure gauge.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 May 2016
Resolved 2 May 2016
Resolution: Verified proper operation of pressure gauge and hose.