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TEAL
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named TEAL
TEAL is a 1979 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 70 inspections since 1985, most recently in June 2026, along with 171 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2025.
Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 June 2026.
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 11 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 171 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2025
Identity
608944
WDL7048
50346
Flag
UNITED STATES
368156630
Maury page id
psix-50346
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded4
Years with a record
37 calendar years (1985–2026)
The 70 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.5 ft × 21.1 ft × 5.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 48 / net 32
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPARKER MARINE ENTERPRISE · HARKERS ISLAND, NC, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portITHACA, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 16 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it48 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
32 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
32 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Radio station licence
WDL7048MMSI 368156630 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 31 July 2020, expires 31 July 2030
WDH9643MMSI 367670140 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 2 May 2015, cancelled 7 June 2025
WDD2073MMSI 367110540 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 April 2006, cancelled 2 July 2016 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WOEJMMSI 366854440 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 May 2002, cancelled 28 July 2012 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WRA9865MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 January 1997, cancelled 10 June 2007 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 70
11 June 2026
Vessel Attendance · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8413030
21 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8234464
4 June 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8153139
5 November 2024
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8029951
20 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7913326
22 July 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7901551
2 November 2022
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7589109
20 June 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7483191
25 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7418531
20 May 2021
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7201580
23 July 2020
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7014132
19 June 2019
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6704960
7 November 2017
Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6302173
15 May 2017
Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6160101
8 March 2016
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5829621
8 August 2014
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4951780
16 May 2014
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4865392
22 December 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4212539
2 December 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3643411
27 June 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3327336
13 May 2008
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3205253
20 April 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2911463
24 April 2006
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2632388
10 August 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2458003
18 April 2005
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2336945
6 April 2005
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2323517
13 April 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2049502
12 March 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2022260
2 September 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1894230
23 July 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1855797
25 March 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1763899
21 March 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1763761
21 August 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1664272
9 July 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1643644
2 April 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1600360
18 April 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1061718
1 March 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1389315
15 March 2000
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1417038
10 March 2000
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1467201
12 April 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1397155
23 February 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1434675
9 January 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1424511
6 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 126285
24 February 1997
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1422800
13 March 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1437056
7 December 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1357415
10 April 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 867591
13 March 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1417741
14 March 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 869798
1 March 1994
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1366990
17 December 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1423848
15 March 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1142947
19 May 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1266566
3 April 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 943975
14 May 1991
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 922615
23 April 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1234213
18 April 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 922929
14 June 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 917309
23 March 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1237304
22 March 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1237983
24 April 1989
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1034430
17 March 1989
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 896595
14 July 1988
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1340963
24 March 1988
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1301903
15 June 1987
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1009010
8 May 1987
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1020549
24 April 1986
Credit Drydock
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1000872
11 April 1986
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 999021
23 September 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1293496
25 March 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 980603
Deficiency record · 171
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
The third strake board above the bilge knuckle on the port side has rotten from the the stern to approximately 12 feet forward from stern. Replace in kind
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
Starboard side where transom and side shell come together is rotten and separating. Repair/replace in kind
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 June 2026
Resolved
REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS TO THE HULL, MACHINERY, OR EQUIPMENT AFFECTING THE SAFETY OF THE VESSEL MUST NOT BE MADE WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE COGNIZANT [name withheld] IN AN EMERGENCY.
THE VESSEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE DETERIORATED AND ROTTED WOOD IN THE STARBOARD AFT QUARTER AND PORT AFT QUARTER. ADDITIONALLY, DUE TO THE VESSEL REMAINING IN DRYDOCK FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, THE HULL PLANKING HAS DRIED AND SEPARATED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE UNDERBODY. A REPAIR PROPOSAL WAS NOT SENT TO USCG BEFORE REPAIRS WERE COMMENCED, AND USCG WAS NOT KEPT INFORMED THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS TO ALLOW FOR INSPECTION OF AREAS THAT WOULD LATER BE HIDDEN FROM VIEW.
THESE DEFICIENCIES MUST BE REPAIRED BEFORE THE VESSEL IS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
A DETAILED REPAIR PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE COGNIZANT OCMI FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY REPAIRS. THE REPAIR PROPOSAL SHOULD INCLUDE THE SCOPE OF WORK, REPAIR METHODS, MATERIALS TO BE USED, AND ANY PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESTORE THE VESSEL TO AN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION.
UPON [name withheld], REPAIRS MAY COMMENCE. UPON COMPLETION OF ALL APPROVED REPAIRS, THE WORK SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR EXAMINATION BY A U.S. COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO THE VESSEL BEING REFLOATED.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 June 2025
Resolved
(a) Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations.
Port and Starboard MDE are leaking oil. Port is more excessive than starboard. MDE's need to be serviced and reduce the amount of oil leaking.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 June 2025
Resolved
(a) All vessels except non-self-propelled vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus.
Mounting bolts for rudder steering assembly on rudder posts in lazarette has sheered a bolt and remaining bolts (7) and nuts are extremely corroded. Replaced all bolts and nuts in kind.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 June 2025
Resolved
Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose.
Exhaust hose in lazarette on port side aft as it leads overboard is deteriorated and needs replaced in kind. Both port and Starboard are missing a second hose clamp on flexible exhaust hose as it leads overboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 June 2025
Resolved
(c) At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached.
Both ring life buoys have a life line attached. One life line needs to be removed from the ring buoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 4 June 2025
Resolved
(b) At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes.
Oil soaked absorbents under both MDEs in bilge need to be removed. If absorbents become soaked in oil frequently, ensure they are replaced as needed to prevent fires.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 4 June 2025
Resolved
(d) Connections must be made to battery terminals with
permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other
temporary type clamps are prohibited.
A loose terminal for the battery was found in the overhead above port MDE batteries. Tighten connection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 4 June 2025
Resolved
(a) At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be
corrected and all required guards and protective devices
must be in satisfactory condition.
Deck light on port side midship, has a broken globe. Replace globe in kind.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 May 2024
Resolved
Deadend wires in the #2 compartment.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 May 2024
Resolved
Stbd main engine alternator had a build up of oil and dirt.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
Starboard side frames 1-3 and the attached 5 wood planks in lazarette are wasted and require repair.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
The #6 bottom frame, on top of the keelson, is wasted
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
Port stanchion in lazarette that supports the main deck, top of stanchion is wasted and requires repair.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 20 May 2021
Resolved
Notify local OCMI once vessel is hauled out of water for winter lay-up, for MI to evaluate conditions of repairs
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 17 August 2020
Resolved
Contact Sector Buffalo MI upon haul out to arrange inspection of areas identified weeping. Provide written plan to address areas.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 August 2020
Resolved
Replace raw water pump and prove proper operation of port mde.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 July 2020
Resolved
Monitor weeping members and keel bolt with permanent repairs to be completed prior to the 2021 operating season.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide suitable metal marine type strainer meeting the requirements of the engine manufacture. Fuel strainer must meet the requirements of provided cite.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Void #1; de-water and maintain dry and ventilated. Prior to commercial operations in 2020 replace keel bolt within area grinding and glassing old bolt below surface. CG Marine Inspector to be notified when work is completed to allow out of water inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Provide copy of annual fire extinguishing and alarm system attesting to the satisfactory operational testing of system. Requirement to be corrected within 7 days. Requirement will be a NO SAIL requirement if not corrected by requirement date.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operations of engine cooling ball valves. Found handles either difficult to operate or unable to operate with interference of structural members.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Void #2: De-water bilge and maintain dry. Space to be inspected during follow up visit within 14 days.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Continue repairs to void #2 weeping seam ivo stbd chine
between knees 3 & 4, PT 7 & 8. Lazarette PT aft
transverse deck frame & PT aft knee weeping.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Make repairs to pilot house personnel hazards. Pilothouse removed to transit through canal, mating surface provides hazard - complete reattachment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Mark quantity of adult life jackets stowed in forward
space. Mark all life jackets with vsl name.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Remove dead ended wires ivo pilot house.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide covers for shafts - protection from rotating
machinery.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Complete electrical bonding wires throughout vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
De-water all voids, clean all voids of debris ensuring
lumber holes are open/provided to allow drainage to
installed bilge pumps.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide electrical junction boxes for main deck overhead
wires. (String lights installations)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide servicing report for fire fighting equipment and ensure appropriate mounts are provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Rig ring buoy with light/line.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Rig appropriate life line for upper deck w/sign crew only. Same sign/chain for main deck forward.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Prove proper ops of water pump for sanitary use.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide appropriate logs.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Make changes to emergency procedures to reflect actual method of mob recovery.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide on board required first-aid kit.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide required navigation lights.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Secure Lazarette bilge pump hose.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 November 2017
Resolved
Post EAP hotline phone number.
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Construction/Repair
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Complete worklist issued 14 Apr 2016 (except items 5, 6, 7, 10, which are deferred to 01 Oct 2016).
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Lifejacket placard required for jacket style lifejackets.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Material
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Replace bilge/fire main flexible hose in engine room (stbd side) with acceptable material.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Replace port engine raw water cooling line.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Install breakglass cover over fixed firefighting system activation point.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Remove hydraulic flexible hose penetrations of watertight bulkhead and install bulkhead fittings or change to metallic piping.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Install check valves in bilge lines connected to manifold.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Remove plastic cap on transducer through-hull fitting and replace with metallic cap
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Repair lifefloat in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Other
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Vessel is restricted to a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route.
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Construction/Repair
Issued 22 April 2016
Resolved
Submit written repair proposal for all outstanding work list items for review and approval by CGMI.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Repair leaking three-inch pipe thru-hull fitting in second void space.
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Underway
Issued 14 April 2016
Resolved
Conduct satisfactory underway check ride prior to carrying passengers for completion of credit dry dock.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Remove exposed wires located in lighting fixture in Engine room or Install lighting fixture/cap lighting outlet
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Remove dead end wiring located in the entrance to engineroom and in the lazerette.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Vessel has UNSAT first aid kit onboard. Vsl is required to maintain First Aid Kit per 46CFR184.710.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Vessels EPIRB battery expired 10/2013. Vessel is restricted to L/B/S route vice L/B/S plus LC until proof of sat EPIRP Battery installation is verified by OCMI.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Vessel is required to maintain monthly EPIRB inspection /testing log per 46CFR180.64
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Vsl Master/Supervisor is required to obtain drug awareness/dapi training per 46CFR16.401
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Vessel required to maintain lifesaving inspection log. Vessel had 02 Lifefloats on board with 02 water lights that he is currently not inspecting.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Provide proof of 2013 MIS report/submission.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Per 46CFR16.401 vessel is required to post companys DAPI Policy statement.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Observed extention cord andset of allgator clips being used on portside battery bank. Informed vessel rep that both alligator clips and extention cords are not allowed onboard vessel.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Vessel was missing the following NavPUBS:
NAVRULE, Coast Pilots and updated nautical charts.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Starbord side exhaust (Pedro connection) piping missing double clamp.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Vessel rep was unable to operate RADAR. Vsl rep stated that the RADAR was new and he was not sure how to operate it and that there was not a handbook/operator manual onboard. Vessel is restricted to L/B/S route vice L/B/S plus LC until proof of sat operation of RADAR is verified by OCMI.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Vsl must label emergency fuel shut offs (Port/Starboard) and label direction of open/closure at reachrod opening.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 8 August 2014
Resolved
Secure wire run opening located portside on bulkhead located in engineroom adjacent to fuel compartment.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
Properly repair portside bottom/side frames beginning at the transom (Frames 1 through 9).
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Strut Bearing
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
Replace both port and stbd shaft cutlass bearings.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stiffener
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
Properly repair 2 engine room portside frame heads.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
Properly repair engine room second deck support beams, repair area where support beams intersect main deck.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
Properly repair forepeak stbd deck beam heads.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Company Action Plan (SIP)
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
Submit repair proposal prior to commence work on repairs.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Power Supply
Issued 20 April 2007
Resolved
Vessel required to install CG approved equipment for the fire detection system and provide a supervised control circuit.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube Lubrication/Sealing
Issued 18 April 2005
Resolved
Renew corroded shaft packing gland (STBD) at the next drydocking.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
All pages of posted COI not visible.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Portable dry chem fire extinguishers service expired
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Fixed CO2 fire extinguisher service expired
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Lifefloat floating electric water light inop
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Vessel only had 2 of the required 6 red hand flares
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
EPIRB NOAA registration expired.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Repair fuel oil leaks on both the port and starboard fuel storage tanks. Leak are at fittings coming out of side of tanks . 2 spots at each tank.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Replace both post a starboard fuel oil storage tank's rubber hose between the tank and the connection to the deck fitting. Hose are weeping small amounts of fuel oil
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Repair fuel oil leaks at both port and starboard engine fuel oil strainers.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Mark both port and starboard emergency fuel tank shut offs with direction required to close valves
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Install 2 hose clamps on the bilge pump intake hose where it connects at the shut off valve and the piping.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Over the starboard engine, electrical wiring is secured to the overhead with plastic wire ties. Metal type required.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Pilot house wooden sheeting has several area of heavy decay in both the forward and overhead sections. Sheeting needs renewing.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Inside compartment #4 (Lazertte) Replace/renew or repair using standard marine practices heavily decayed structure members: Port side, 3 deck beams and 3 frames and deck sheeting over same (marked for identification #1, 2,3).
Starboard side, 6 deck beam and 6 frames and deck sheeting over same (marked for identification #9-14). Starboard side stern corner frame and deck sheeting (marked 4)
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Replace/renew or repair using standard marine practices the following fractured structure member.
· Starboard side stern corner frame. (marked for identification #4)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Replace/renew or repair using standard marine practices the decayed planks:
Port side, between the forth and fifth frames back from the forward bulkhead 2 spots of decay and one spot between the sixth and seventh frames
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 6 April 2005
Resolved
Vessel only has bilge high level visual indicator in one ( engine room) of the 4 compartments required
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 12 March 2004
Resolved
Repair deck rails on Starboard Aft and Starboard Forward. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Rail
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type IV)
Issued 12 March 2004
Resolved
Provide 3 additional adult sized PFD's for a total of 112.
**Vessel resticted to carrying 109 persons until requirement is met.** LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Quantity
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 12 March 2004
Resolved
Provide marine type light fixture at engine room entry and storage locker. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lighting Fixture
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System
Issued 12 March 2004
Resolved
Install F/O vent screens. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ventilation
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems
Issued 12 March 2004
Resolved
Provide vent closures for engine room ventilation.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment
Issued 12 March 2004
Resolved
Sand sewage holding tank for inspection. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Renew 12 person capacity lifefloat.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type IV)
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Provide 9 adult size, type IV lifejackets/PFD's for a total of 112. VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO CARRYING 103 PASSENGERS UNTIL REQUIREMENT IS MET. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Quantity
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type IV)
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Renew retro reflective tape on 24 adult size, type IV lifejacket/PFD's. VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO CARRYING 79 PASSENGERS UNTIL REQUIREMENT IS MET. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Renew waterlight for 12 person capacity buoyancy apparatus (lifefloat). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Waterlight
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Provide operable fire pump. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pressure
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Re locate one (1) PORTABLE type BII, CO2 fire extinguisher from the Engine Room to the Deck Space. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Location
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Provide 3/4 full indicator for MSD. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marine Sanitation Device, Type 1
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Provide properly operating bilge pump in compartment #1. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pump
Communications › Alarms/Indicators
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Provide bilge pump visual indicator at the operating station for compartment #1. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bilge Alarm
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Provide 2 portable lights. (flashlights or equivalent) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Portable
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Provide 5 gallon per minute portable hand bilge pump. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pump
Engineering › Electric Propulsion System
Issued 23 July 2003
Resolved
Empty water from enginr room battery storage boxes. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Battery
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 21 March 2003
Resolved
Sister frame number 15, port side from forward bulkhead in engine room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Transverse Frame
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 21 March 2003
Resolved
Re-new plank between frame 3 and 5 from forward bulkhead, starboard side, steering gear room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stringer
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 21 March 2003
Resolved
Re-new plank, stern, starboard quarter. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stringer
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Secure paddles to each of (3) lifefloats.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Label both 22-person lifefloats with capacity and vessel name with 2 inch letters.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Properly attach sea painter to lifefloats.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Attach waterlight to ring buoy with 3-foot lanyard and corrosion-resistant clip.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Provide current Coast Guard Light List. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Coast Guard Light List
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Provide FCC Safety Certificate. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Provide eye wash for first aid kit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Provide hydrostatic release for EPIRB. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Double clamp fuel hose in comp # 2. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hose
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Mark/label steps to upper deck "Crew Only" LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Rail
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 9 July 2002
Resolved
Install restricted device on steps to upper deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hand Grab
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Renew planking on port side in way of rub rail in the engine room as needed to remove rot.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Renew planking to remove rot in way of rub rail on port and starboard side in lazerette.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Replace bilge pump hose in Cargo Hold #2 and dissassemble thru hull fittings for inpsection.
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Replace/Reinstall new keel bolts in #2 cargo hold.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Replace rotted bulwark, portside, 10 feet forward of transom.
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Secure port and starboard railing.
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Replace/reinstall new keel bolts between frames #8 and #9 and between frames #11 and #12 in engine room.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Replace rotted section of #1 and #4 side frames in lazerette on port side.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Replace rotted (inboard) butt block port side between frames #2 and #3 in lazerette
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Make forward bulkhead water tight, between bulkhead stiffeners #6 and #7 (from port side inboard).
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Replace rotted strip planking section in #2 Cargo hold on starboard side aft (midway between shear and chine).
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System
Issued 2 April 2002
Resolved
Repair starboard fuel tank leak, and prove integrity of both tanks.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 March 2001
Resolved
14 ADULT LIFE VEST CONTAINED STRAPS THAT WERE UNSERVICABLE. / REPLACE OR REPAIR STRAPS OR LIFE VEST.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 March 2001
Resolved
TWO CHILD SIZE LIFE VEST CONTAINED INOPERABLE FASTENERS ON STRAPS. / REPLACE OR REPAIR FASTENERS OR LIFE VEST.
Lifesaving
Issued 10 March 2000
Resolved
CLEAN AND RESTENCIL 25 MAN LIFEFLOAT. 46 CFR 185.604
Lifesaving
Issued 10 March 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE ONE CHILD SIZE LIFE PRESERVER. MUST HAVE A TOTAL OF TWELVE (12) AS PER COI. 46 CFR 180.71 (b)._x001C_ VESSEL RESTRICTED TO CARRYING NO MORE THAN ELEVEN (11) CHILDREN.
Lifesaving
Issued 10 March 2000
Resolved
REPLACE LIGHT CONNECTING WATERLIGHT TO LIFEFLOAT. REPLACE TETHER CONNECTING LIFEFLOATS TOGETHER. 46 CFR 180.175 (d), (f)(4)_x001C_ MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 10 March 2000
Resolved
REPLACE FLOAT FREE LINK ON LIFEFLOAT. 46 CFR 180.137
Engineering
Issued 10 March 2000
Resolved
REPLACE WASTED CLAMPS ON PORT/STBD STERN TUBE. 46 CFR 176.800 (a)._x001C_
Construction/Loadline
Issued 10 March 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE FLOAT SWITCH FOR HIGH WATER BILGE ALARM IN FORWARD MOST COMPARTMENT. 46 CFR 176.804 (h)(i) AND 46 CFR 182.530.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 9 January 1998
Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, EXIBIT RENEWAL OF #6 FRAME FROM AFT, PORT SIDE, AND SUBSEQUENT DECK BEAM AND SHELF. TO BE COMPLETED NLT 7 FEB 1998 TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 February 1997
Resolved
STENCIL TOTAL CAPACITY AND NAME OF VESSEL IWO ALL LIFE FLOATS.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 February 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE A PROPERLY MARKED WATERTIGHT CONTAINER, OF A BRIGHT COLOR, FOR STORAGE OF DISTRESS SIGNALS
Lifesaving
Issued 24 February 1997
Resolved
REPLACE FADING RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON PFD'S.
Electrical
Issued 24 February 1997
Resolved
REMOVE WIRE NUT CONNECTIONS IWO NAVIGATION CONSOLE AND REPLACE WITH COMPRESSION TYPE FITTINGS.
Electrical
Issued 24 February 1997
Resolved
REMOVE WIRE NUT CONNECTIONS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT IWO ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TIMER AND REPLACE WITH COMPRESSION TYPE FITTINGS.
Lifesaving
Issued 13 March 1995
Resolved
Replace twenty-four (24) destroyed lifejackets. Total number of persons will be limited to eighty-eight (88), provided the lifefloat is repaired. If the lifefloat is not repaired, sixty-two (62) will be the limitation. Tobe corrected to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Navigation
Issued 13 March 1995
Resolved
Provide updated navigation publications no later than 13APR95 to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Lifesaving
Issued 13 March 1995
Resolved
Make proper repairs to 25-man lifefloat. Total number of passengers and crew will be limited to sixty-two (62) until repairs are made.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 March 1994
Resolved
REPLACE 13 ADULT AND 2 CHILD PFDs
Engineering
Issued 17 December 1993
Resolved
Remove non-metalic flex hose from both main diesel engine's exhaust system and raw water cooling system and align with metalic pipe or SAE J-1942_x001C_ hose.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 March 1993
Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON 21 ADULT AND 05 CHILD LIFE PRESERVERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
MARK VESSEL'S NAME ON EPIRB.
Navigation
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
REPAIR SINGLE SIDE BAND RADIO SO THAT TRANSMITS PROPERTY.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE RETRO TAPE FOR ALL LIFEFLOATS.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
REPLACE BATTERIES IN RING BUOY AND LIFEFLOAT.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
REPLACE WHEEL FOR BILGE SHUT OFF VALVE PEAK TANK.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR MSD OVERBOARD DISCHARGE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
SECURE INNER RING OF AFT HATCH COVER.
Engineering
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
MARK PORT SIDE EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTDOWN.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE METAL NOZZLE FOR FIRE HOSE.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
ATTACH EACH SET OF LIFEFLOAT PADDLES TO ITS REPECTIVE LIFEFLOAT.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 1990
Resolved
MAKE LIFEFLOATS FLOAT FREE.
Navigation
Issued 24 March 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE THREE BLACK BALL DAY SHAPES.
Casualty record · 1
21 August 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8234464
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