Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 June 2026.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 July 2026
Resolved 30 June 2026
Resolution: Repair complete
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 July 2026
Resolved 30 June 2026
Resolution: Repair Complete
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.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 15 July 2026
Resolved 30 June 2026
Resolution: Repair complete
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2025
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: Received attestation from vessel rep of repair to engines via email. All sat.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2025
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: Received photographs of new bolts installed on rudder posts. All sat
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2025
Resolved 31 July 2025
Resolution: New hose installed. All sat.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2025
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: Lifeline has a corrosion resistant clip to capable of being removed. All sat
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2025
Resolved 31 July 2025
Resolution: Bilges cleaned. All sat
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2025
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: Received attestation from vessel rep terminals are tightened. All sat.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2025
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: New globe installed. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 May 2024
Resolved
Deadend wires in the #2 compartment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 June 2024
Resolved 12 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep sent email to attest to correction. All sat.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 June 2024
Resolved 12 June 2024
Resolution: Replaced in kind. All sat
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.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 May 2021
Resolved 27 May 2021
Resolution: MI recieved objective evidence of satisfactory 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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: MI approved/recieved objective evidence of repair.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: MI approved/recieved objective evidence of 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
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2022
Resolved 20 June 2022
Resolution: Inspected Structural member replacement while in operation. No Discrepancies found.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: areas inspected by available MI
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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 August 2020
Resolved 17 August 2020
Resolution: Received email from master and crew showing replacement with statement attesting to sat operation.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: inspected by available MI
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2019
Resolved 25 June 2019
Resolution: Received notification from poc requirement corrected.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2020
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: inspected by available MI
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 June 2019
Resolved 25 June 2019
Resolution: Received notification from poc requirement corrected.
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.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 June 2019
Resolved 19 June 2019
Resolution: Handle modified with all valves cyceled prior to MI's departure.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2019
Resolved 25 June 2019
Resolution: Received notification from poc requirement corrected.
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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Leaks w/in void #2 sealed with sat results - monitor. Leaks in laz sealed with deck frame repair sat, pt knee reduced to a slow weep. Monitor / MI to check in 1 wk.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Witnessed sat repairs eliminating personnel hazards.
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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Stowage location provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Remove dead ended wires ivo pilot house.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Several old, unused wires removed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide covers for shafts - protection from rotating
machinery.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 4 June 2018
Resolution: Metal mesh covers provided.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Complete electrical bonding wires throughout vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 4 June 2018
Resolution: Bonding system repairs completed.
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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Spaces cleaned and dewatered.
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)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Appropriate outlets, wiring and supports provided.
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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Servicing certificate provided for fixed fire suppression system and portable extinguishers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Rig ring buoy with light/line.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Lifebuoy arrangement provide as required.
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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Cable with appropriate signage provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Prove proper ops of water pump for sanitary use.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: New valve installed ops sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide appropriate logs.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Log book provided with appropriate entries made.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Completed underway drills witnessing MOB recovery as provided within posted procedures.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide on board required first-aid kit.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Updated kit provided.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide required navigation lights.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Stern light ops sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Secure Lazarette bilge pump hose.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Hose secured as required.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 November 2017
Resolved
Post EAP hotline phone number.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Hotline number posted and provided within company policy signed by each crewmember.
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).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 15 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel completed worklist
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Lifejacket placard required for jacket style lifejackets.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 May 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Verified proper placard is posted.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Material
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Replace bilge/fire main flexible hose in engine room (stbd side) with acceptable material.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 November 2016
Resolved 15 May 2017
Resolution: vessel installed galvanized piping
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Replace port engine raw water cooling line.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 May 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Flex hose replaced with new run.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Install breakglass cover over fixed firefighting system activation point.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 May 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Owner asked for reconsideration for this deficiency. After taking another look, the wood frame around the pull activation meets the intent of the reg, not allowing an accidental discharge.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 31 August 2016
Resolution: The OCMI has ruled that if it is an existing installation, the flex hose penetrations will be allowed until the replacement is required, and the vessel must mee the regulation.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Install check valves in bilge lines connected to manifold.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: The owner pointed out that the end of the bilge piping in each space have the strainer/check valve combo fitting.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Remove plastic cap on transducer through-hull fitting and replace with metallic cap
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 May 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Metallic cap installed
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Repair lifefloat in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 May 2016
Resolved 31 August 2016
Resolution: O/O removed lifefloats from vessel. Reduced route to warm water only.
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Other
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Vessel is restricted to a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Issued amended COI with LBS 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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2016
Resolved 15 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel cleared outstanding worklist with Sector Del Bay
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Repair leaking three-inch pipe thru-hull fitting in second void space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 April 2016
Resolved 19 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel was able to tighten cap to stop leakage.
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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 19 April 2016
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory underway check ride.