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GULF QUEEN
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named GULF QUEEN
GULF QUEEN is a 1979 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 95 inspections since 1985, most recently in July 2025, along with 207 deficiencies.
Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 1 July 2025.
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 1 July 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 207 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
611950
WDQ5094
50422
Flag
UNITED STATES
366955030
Maury page id
psix-50422
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded8
Years with a record
39 calendar years (1985–2025)
The 95 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)72.8 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 78 / net 62
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
Builderbuilder not recorded · PANAMA CITY FL · built 1979
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCLEARWATER, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 31 March 2026 · expires 31 March 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it78 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
62 - 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
WDQ5094MMSI 366955030 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 July 2025, expires 18 July 2035
WQZ4289MMSI 366955030 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 May 2014, cancelled 21 September 2024
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 · 95
1 July 2025
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8170927
14 November 2024
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8027848
10 September 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7972037
12 September 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7784931
31 October 2022
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7582584
14 June 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7453141
28 September 2021
DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7306290
22 January 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7128750
13 October 2020
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7037628
15 September 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7037643
10 December 2019
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6871014
22 October 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6831991
1 October 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6808297
17 December 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6598732
16 October 2018
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6550315
25 September 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6482689
17 January 2018
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6343674
29 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6227574
11 July 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6137905
14 December 2016
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6057812
27 October 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5999489
11 October 2016
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5999491
2 December 2015
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5773568
21 September 2015
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5724981
27 October 2014
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5009928
16 July 2012
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4381060
25 January 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4231567
10 January 2012
Administrative Inspection · Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4222423
10 December 2010
Administrative Inspection · Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3911005
2 November 2010
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3882173
19 October 2010
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3872631
20 January 2010
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3666747
20 January 2009
Administrative Inspection · Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3402638
17 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CROCODILE (WPB 87369) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3398069
7 November 2008
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3358790
3 November 2008
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3356240
20 June 2008
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3242216
9 January 2008
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3135511
24 July 2007
COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3005563
9 January 2007
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2853100
17 October 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2802501
9 December 2005
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2548969
25 October 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2517732
18 July 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2430515
30 November 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2250548
26 October 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2225535
7 February 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2169711
27 October 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1933735
9 September 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1896526
21 August 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1861733
30 July 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1647924
28 December 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1476878
25 October 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1432572
7 August 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1440541
3 October 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1424987
8 September 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1118845
17 August 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 819768
17 August 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1415224
6 August 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1406539
29 September 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1404708
7 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 69261
15 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 162126
6 October 1997
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1120507
20 August 1997
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1409849
25 July 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 779761
6 August 1996
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1388113
21 September 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1191159
29 August 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1192572
1 August 1995
Drydock Extension · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 879010
2 August 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 864717
24 August 1993
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1138002
9 August 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 827551
2 August 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1151408
11 February 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1150427
3 August 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 948888
15 October 1991
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1253615
10 September 1991
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1245861
26 August 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 935214
15 October 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 917545
6 September 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1212178
11 July 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 899942
13 June 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 914191
13 March 1990
Drydock Extension
Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1231674
16 October 1989
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1030576
6 September 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 893718
17 October 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 886846
13 September 1988
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1352733
21 September 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1318786
1 June 1987
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1030319
23 March 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1018174
24 September 1986
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1322271
21 July 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1003216
26 June 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 996734
24 February 1986
Credit Drydock
Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1298445
11 September 1985
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 994558
Deficiency record · 207
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
All fire main piping, valves, and fittings shall be in accordance with good marine practice and suitable for the purpose intended. MI observed a significant leak in the fire pump shaft packing and in the piping threads on the discharge side of the fire pump. 46 CFR 181.15-5(c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC. MI observed the vessel's station license was expired. Vessel is limited to operations less than 1,000 feet from shore.
47 CFR 80.13(a)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions MI observed no emergency checkoff lists in an area accessible to passengers. Rectify within 7 days. 46 CFR 185.510
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions MI observed multiple missing recommended details on the vessel's checkoff list. Rectify within 7 days. 46 CFR 185.510
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
The master shall conduct drills and give instructions as necessary to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties. MI observed a severe lack of communication among the crew members that resulted in a delay and unsafe manner of recovery during the man overboard drill. Additionally, 02 crew members asserted to not know their responsibilities during a fire. Rectify within 7 days.
46 CFR 185.524
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each bilge well. MI observed the bilge well in the berthing room space had a high water alarm that provided a visual alarm to the operating station, but did not provide an audible alarm. 46 CFR 182.530
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure. MI observed cables connecting each bank of batteries that were spliced together and wrapped with electrical tape in the engine room.
46 CFR 183.340(g)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus. MI observed severely corroded flexible hose fittings going into the steering ram in the lazarette.
46 CFR 182.30-1
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible. MI observed COI pages stapled together under the glass such that all pages were not visible. 46 CFR 176.302
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
The Stability Letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible. Stability letter not posted as to be visible.
46 CFR 176.306
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
Flexible hose may be used provided it is fitted with suitable connection fittings and has high resistance to saltwater, petroleum oils and vibration. Marine inspector observed a fuel leak from flexible hose attached to the port main diesel engine, outboard side of motor.
46 CFR 182.720(e)
46 CFR(10-1-94 Edition) 182.20-40(2); 60c
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Marine Inspector observed missing guard for rotating belt on forward section of the starboard main diesel engine.
46 CFR 177.960; 16c
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests to identify the total number of individuals chemically tested annually for dangerous drugs. Marine inspector observed current employment list does not reflect new employee hired.
46 CFR 16.260(b)(2);16c
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
All marine employers must submit drug testing program data required by 49 CFR 40.26 and appendix H to 49 CFR
40. Marine Inspector observed no copy of report on file
verifying proof of submission.
46 CFR 16.500(a)(1);16c
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. Marine Inspector observed 01 life float light not operational.
46 CFR 180.175(d);16c
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
The equipment required for life floats must meet the following specifications: Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. Marine inspector observed all paddles for 07 life floats not lashed to the life floats which it belongs to.
46 CFR 180.175(f)(2);16c
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
Each lighting fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have a guard or be made of high strength material, except in an accommodation space, radio room, galley, or similar space where it is not subject to damage. Marine inspector observed 03 light missing guards.
46 CFR 183.410(a);16c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with § 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Marine inspector observed fire detection systems not interconnected.
46 CFR 181.405(c);16c
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 12 September 2023
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.
MI observed EPIRB batter was expired.
Route reduced to no more than 3 miles from the coastline.
46 CFR 180.64
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and EPIRB installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR 80.
MI observed that the MF radio was inoperable.
Route restricted to no more than 20 miles from the coastline.
46 CFR 184.502
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules.
MI observed that the port side navigation light was inoperable.
Restricted to daylight operations only.
46 CFR 183.420
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance with 160.012 in subchapter Q.
MI observed 02 life jacket lights were inoperable.
Restricted to 74 passengers when operating on an oceans or coastwise route.
46 CFR 180.75(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
Each life float must have a floating water light approved under series 161.010.
MI observed 01 life float light that was inoperable.
Vessel restricted to daylight operation only.
46 CFR 180.175(f)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
When life floats are stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers.
MI observed that each tier of life floats did not have spacers in use.
One week given to rectify deficiency.
46 CFR 180.137(f)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
Each life float and buoyant apparatus must be individually attached to the painter by a line meeting 180.175(f)(3)(ii), (iii), and (iv) and long enough that each life float can float without contacting any other life float in the group.
MI observed that port side life float(s) were not attached to the weak link via the painter.
One week given to rectify deficiency.
46 CFR 180.137(e)(3)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical care
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
At least 50% of the crew shall have current first aid and CPR certifications.
MI observed that none of the crew had current first aid or CPR certificates.
Vessel given one week to identify certified course.
46 CFR 15.103
NVIC 1-91
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 150 degrees F must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries.
MI observed port side MDE lagging was torn.
46 CFR 177.970
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
The installation and location of each portable fire extinguisher must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
MI observed bracket for the portable fire extinguisher at the bottom of the stairwell leading to the engine room was severely wasted, replace.
46 CFR 182.520
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
The marine employer shall ensure that all personnel directly involved in a serious marine incident are chemically tested for evidence of dangerous drugs and alcohol in accordance with 46 CFR 4.06.
MI observed alcohol test strips were expired. Replace strips within one week.
46 CFR 16.240
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
Vessels which have overnight accommodations, or operate on an oceans or coastwise route must install interconnected fire detection systems in all enclosed areas where passengers and/or crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces.
MI observed no interconnected system was in place.
Provide plan for placement of fire detector locations, and install system.
46 CFR 185.364
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
On vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c), flammable items not otherwise covered by the regulations of this subchapter, such as rechargeable batteries, including lithium ion batteries utilized for commercial purposes, must be handled, stored, and operated in a way that mitigates the risk of hazardous conditions.
MI observed that there was not a designated location for the charging of devices containing a lithium ion battery.
46 CFR 185.364
CG-CVC Policy Letter 20-03
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(d) must ensure that the two means of escape required in paragraph (b) of this section are unobstructed and the door, hatch, or cuttle is not located directly above, or dependent on, a berth.
MI observed that one means of escape from the lower accommodation space was dependent on a berth for escape.
46 CFR 177.500(n)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Issued 12 September 2023
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. The Coast Guard will work with the vessel operators to determine a reasonable implementation schedule once the plans are accepted. The monitoring device(s) must:
1. Ensure the wakefulness of the crew in the event that the watchman required in paragraph (a) of this section is unresponsive;
2. Remain operable during the nighttime watch; and
3. Be arranged to ensure proper coverage of the passenger accommodation spaces, common areas, and spaces with potential fire hazards.
MI observed that no BNWAS type system was installed. Submit plan for type and installation of system.
46 CFR 185.410(b)(1)-(3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 September 2023
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.
MI observed stbd side steering hydraulic line fitting was severely wasted, replace.
46 CFR 182.100
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 September 2023
Resolved
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit a sternlight showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
MI observed stern light was inoperable.
Restricted to day light operations.
33 CFR 83.23(a)(iv)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
New installations of electrical equipment and material, and the repair or replacement of wire and cable, on an existing vessel, which are completed to the satisfaction of the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) on or after March 11, 1996, must comply with this part.
MI identified a new battery charger installation in the engine compartment.
Submit electrical plans to the MSC for review and approval.
46 CFR 183.115
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight.
Identified a flush deck hatch on the laz/fuel tank space that has a damaged gasket.
46 CFR 171.124(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant.
Identified 7 fractured paddles for life floats.
46 CFR 180.175
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Each platform must be of a material that is resistant to deterioration by exposure to weather or must have a surface that protects it from deterioration by exposure to weather. Each metal part of a buoyant apparatus must be -410 stainless steel or have salt water and salt air corrosion characteristics equal or superior to 410 stainless steel; and
Galvanically compatible with each other metal part in contact with it.
Identified the corrosion to all life float metal used to support the net arrangement required to have a min breaking strength of 355 lbs.
Replace all metal with 410 stainless.
46 CFR 180.175
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel.
19 Adult lifejackets were found unsuitable for service.
Passenger count reduced to 59 when operating on voyages less than 12 hours.
46 CFR 180.71
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident...shall comply with the requirements of 4.06. The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours.
Alcohol testing devices are expired.
46 CFR 185.212 & 46 CFR 4.06-3(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve.
03 lifefloat paddles found fractured.
46 CFR 180.175(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
A power-driven fire pump shall be installed on each mechanically propelled "S" vessel which is a ferry vessel or which is permitted to carry more than 49 passengers, and on each mechanically propelled "L" vessel per 46 CFR 181-10(a). The minimum capacity of the power fire pump shall be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 pounds per square inch at the pump outlet. The master of the vessel was unable to energize the power-driven fire pump using power from the ship's generator during the inspection. The crew is unable to effectively fight a fire using the fire pump and fire main system. Prove proper operation of the fire
pump prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 181-10(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
Means of escape from lounge areas shall be provided in accordance with Subpart 177.15. Except as otherwise provided in this section, 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. The vertical escape route located in the passenger berthing is not functional and found with objects that impede egress. The aft vertical emergency escape hatch is blocked on the deck above by a permanently installed table fixture. The crew installed a locking nut under the table top which must be twisted to release the table top from its foundation. A passenger must be able to find the locking nut behind the table leg, twist the locking nut 180 degrees to release the table from its foundation, and lift the table vertically to escape the berthing area. Provide two functional avenues of escape from all general areas accessible to the passengers prior to carrying passengers on overnight voyages. 46 CFR 177.30-7(c)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
Adequate emergency lighting automatically actuated upon failure of the main lighting system shall be fitted along the line of escape in vessels having lounge areas below the main deck as per subpart 177.30-7 of this subchapter. The passenger berthing area has one emergency light positioned at the top of the forward vertical staircase and no other emergency lighting. The second avenue of escape in the passenger berthing area is located aft of the staircase and obstructed from the one light that is installed at the top of the staircase. Provide adequate emergency lighting along the line of escape located aft of the staircase in the passenger
berthing area prior to carrying passengers on overnight
voyages. 46 CFR 184.30-5
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
Each generator and motor must be designed for an ambient temperature of 50 deg C except that: a generator or motor designed for 40 deg C may be used in 50 deg C ambient locations provided the generator or motor is derated to 80 percent of the full load rating, and the rating or setting of the overcurrent devices is reduced accordingly. Each generator must be protected by an overcurrent device set value not exceeding 115 percent of the generator full load rating. Generator installed in the engine room is rated for 40 deg C at ambient temperature. No Coast Guard approved electrical plans or AC load analysis was completed prior to installation of the new AC generator in 2008. Provide an AC load analysis and submit AC electrical plans to USCG Marine Safety Center for review. Contact USCG Sector St. Pete once electrical plans are approved by MSC. 46 CFR 183.320(b)(2)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
Use of a Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class B device in lieu of an AIS Class A device is permissible on a self propelled vessel of 65 feet or more in length, engaged in commercial service. A Class A or Class B AIS is not installed on the vessel. Install a Class A or Class B AIS and prove proper operation of the AIS to the attending USCG marine inspector.
33 CFR 164.46(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
New installations of electrical equipment and material, and the repair or replacement of wire and cable, on an existing vessel, must comply with 46 CFR 183. Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. 120 V AC conductors found disconnected behind the breaker panel under the operating station on the starboard side and behind the steering apparatus. Install conductors in accordance with 46 CFR 183.340 and contact USCG marine inspector for re-inspection. 46 CFR 183.200(c)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
Each Marine Sanitation Device certified under this section which is installed aboard an inspected vessel must comply with 33 CFR 159.97 and Subchapter F of Title 46 CFR. MSD Type III holding tanks located above the port and starboard fuel tanks were found with corroded inlet pipes. Crop and renew inlet piping on both tanks prior to receiving credit at the next scheduled dry dock. 33 CFR 159.12a(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one
at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop the fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank shall be operable from outside the tank compartment, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. The fuel tank remote shutoff located outside of the tank compartment is attached to a wood block in between the shutoff valve and remote actuation lever. The wood block is not an acceptable attachment point for the shutoff valve in the event of a fire. Replace the wood block with a suitable remote shutoff valve that is accessible from outside of the tank compartment. 46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(3)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
All cable and wire must not be installed with sharp bends. Conductors installed on starting and house batteries located on the port and starboard side were found with sharp bends at the battery terminal. The conductor between the starting battery and the engine starter do not have overcurrent protection and sharp bends will create heat at the cold cranking amperage (550amps). Install conductors on house batteries so no sharp bends are installed. 46 CFR 183.340(b)(5)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
Where an exhaust pipe passes through a watertight bulkhead, the watertight integrity of the bulkhead must be maintained. Where flexibility is necessary, a section of flexible metallic hose may be used for wet exhaust systems. Newly installed generator exhaust flexible hose found backing off of the exhaust outlet on the starboard side of the engine room. Water found under the flexible hose at the side shell plate. Renew as original. 46 CFR 182.430(f)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Discovered a watertight hatch used for entry into the anchor compartment on the main deck missing a rubber gasket. Replace rubber gasket and make hatch watertight. 46 CFR 171.124(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
Raw water pickup welded spool piece for water pump located on the starboard side of the engine room at the bottom plate was found corroded. Crop and renew prior to credit at the next scheduled dry dock. 46 CFR 176.20-1
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
The inspection and maintenance of survival craft and EPIRB shall be logged or otherwise documented. No log for survival craft inspection was available for inspection. Begin a log for survival craft and EPIRB maintenance, testing, and inspection. 46 CFR 185.722 and 46 CFR 185.728
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 15 September 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot and Coast Guard Light List. A U.S. Coast Pilot #5 for the Tampa, FL area is not on board. A 2020 Coast Guard Light List is not on board.
46 CFR 184.420
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Adequate emergency lighting automatically actuated upon failure of the main lighting system shall be installed/fitted along the line of escape for lounge areas below the main deck.
Overnight passenger accommodation space light inoperable. Repair and prove proper operation prior to carriage of overnight passengers. IAW: 46 CFR 184.30-5
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
The inspection and maintenance of survival craft shall be logged or otherwise documented.
No log for survival craft. Start maintenance log. IAW: 46 CFR 185.702
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts.
Starboard distribution panel has open spare. Repair. IAW: 46 CFR 183.200
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 October 2018
Resolved
Vessels shall be inspected in accordance with acceptable standards to the OCMI and good marine practice.
Fire hose mount is wasted. Repair prior to completion of next drydock. - 46CFR176.25-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 16 October 2018
Resolved
Piping used in a vital system must be composed of ferrous materials. Bilge system has multiple areas of flexible non-metallic hose. Replace in accordance w/ approved original piping plan. - 46CFR182.710(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
All escape hatches shall be marked on both sides using at least 1 inch letters: "Emergency Exit, Keep Clear." Passenger berthing needs markings. Rectify prior to completion of next drydock. - 46CFR815.30-15
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Vessels shall be inspected in accordance with acceptable standards to the OCMI and good marine practice.
Fire hose mount is wasted. Repair prior to completion of next drydock. - 46CFR176.25-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Piping used in a vital system must be composed of ferrous materials. Bilge system has multiple areas of flexible non-metallic hose. Replace in accordance w/ approved original piping plan. - 46CFR182.710(c)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 27 October 2016
Resolved
Repair cracked weld on stbd stanchion on main deck IAW 46 CFR 176.610.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 27 October 2016
Resolved
Repair cracked weld on exhaust support IAW 46 CFR 176.610.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Welding/Hot Work
Issued 27 October 2016
Resolved
Repair cracked weld in fwd compartment on transverse beam holding the anchor line IAW 46 CFR 176.710.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Program MMSI number in to VHF Radio with DSC function.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 22 September 2015
Resolved
1)As per 46 CFR 182.25-5 the vessel must be provided with bilge suction to draw suction from each watertight space. The No. 2/ Accom space bilge suction is inoperable. Until a satisfactory inspection is conducted by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector, the master must ensure an hourly inspection is done of the space and liquid levels are recorded in the ship's log book.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 22 September 2015
Resolved
As per 46 CFR 180.175(f)(4) each life float shall be provided with a floating water light. The floating water light on the forward life float was inoperable. While operating past daylight hours, the vessel is restricted to the carriage of 72 persons.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Manifold
Issued 22 September 2015
Resolved
Label the bilge manifold to detail which space each valve operates.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 22 September 2015
Resolved
As per 46 CFR 185.608 label the Emergency Fuel Shutoff valve with the direction of proper operation.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 22 September 2015
Resolved
Two life jackets had faded retro reflective tape. On the spot, the master replaced the tape.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 22 September 2015
Resolved
The weak link on one of the eight life floats was not attached to the vessel. The master fixed it on the spot.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 22 September 2015
Resolved
One of the eight life floats had retro reflective tape that was faded and in poor condition. The master corrected the deficiency on the spot.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 17 July 2012
Resolved
Print out tide and current tables or provide copy onboard. 46 CFR 184.420
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 17 July 2012
Resolved
Replace one waterlight battery. 46 CFR 185.726
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 17 July 2012
Resolved
Replace one waterlight attached to life float. 46CFR 185.726(d)
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 17 July 2012
Resolved
Install permanent type connectors on all batteries. 46 CFR183.550
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Fire Alarm
Issued 17 July 2012
Resolved
Replace smoke detector (UL217). 46 CFR 181.450
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Replace Int'l/Inland Nav rules with current edition.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Cert.
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Safety Radio Telephony Certificate is expired. Replace with valid certificate.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Replace 01 waterlights with approved type. 46 CFR 180.15-5(d)
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Replace 01 lifebuoy with approved type. 46 CFR 180.15-5
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Replace the grablines on 02 lifefloats. 46 CFR 180.15-5
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Mark all emergency lighting as such. 46 CFR 112.05-10(d)
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Switch
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Ensure vessel's emergency power automatically actuates upon loss of power. 46 CCFR 184.30-5
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Repair or replace 01 fire extinguishers.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Repair/replace volt meter on main generator.46 CFR 183.10-5(g)
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Insulation (Penetration of Oil/Oil Vapors)
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Repair overheard insulation in engine room. 46 CFR 177.35-15
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Shore Connection Box
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Repair holes on the main shore power box in engine room. 46 CFR 177.35-15
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Instructions for On-board Maintenance (lifesaving)
Issued 19 October 2010
Resolved
Based on the lifesaving deficiencies (1-7) listed above, vessel is required to install a maintenance program in accordance with 46 CFR 185.702.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Renew hydraulic supply and return hoses on steering ram.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Turbocharger
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Renew leaking lube oil supply hoses on both Stbd. propulsion engine.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Capacity
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Renew pressure gauge on fire pump.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Renew missing insulation IWO engine room overhead.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Reattach lighting in engine room overhead.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Label passenger birthing escape hatch.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Provide means of locking MSD overboard valves.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Repair stern light.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Crop and renew approximately 20 square feet of bottom plate IWO AFT compartment.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 24 July 2007
Resolved
Clad weld 03 areas IWO FWD peak, Stbd. side, 4th frame bay.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 25 October 2005
Resolved
Provide work vests (one with safety line attached) for crew during person OVBD drills. Crew could not maneuver with the bulky life jackets onboard for passengers. They also did not have a safety line for the crewmember that goes down the ladder. They made a temporary one while onboard.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 25 October 2005
Resolved
Provide a corrosion-resistant clip for waterlight as discussed. They had water light tied to ring buoy.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Lifeline
Issued 25 October 2005
Resolved
Replace all wasted lines on all life floats as needed. Some of the lines going to the float lights and tag lines are wasted.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
UPDATE EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS TO REFLECT ACTUAL PROCEDURES FOR EACH SITUATION.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
ATTACH KEEPERS TO ALL HATCH COVERS.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
PROPERLY LABEL FOREPEAK BILGE REACH ROD.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
REPLACE EMERGENCY FUEL STOP COVER AND LABEL.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
REPAIR FIRE MAIN SHAFT GUARD.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Pressure
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
REPALCE FIRE MAIN PRESSURE GUAGE.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Independent Tank
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE SEWAGE TANKS. SECURE HEADS WHEN OPERATING WITHIN U. S. TERRITORIAL SEA UNTIL REQUIREMENT SATISFIED.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
REPLACE ONE LIFE RING ON PORT SIDE.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
REPAIR ANCHOR LIGHT PRIOR TO NIGHT OPERATION.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
INITIATE SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT LOGS TO INCLUDE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS AND DATES COMPLETED.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 9 September 2003
Resolved
Provide safety shields over both MDE's altenators. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Guards for Exposed Hazards
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 9 September 2003
Resolved
Prior to the carriage of passengers, clean out all strainers for the fixed bilge system. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Strainer
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 9 September 2003
Resolved
Prior to the carriage of passengers, repair engine room high bilge level alarm. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Interface Detector
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 9 September 2003
Resolved
Remove wing nuts and replace with self-locking nuts with cover, for GENSET batteries. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Battery Installation
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 9 September 2003
Resolved
Provide double hose clams on 1942 hose in fixed bilge suction piping through out vessel. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 9 September 2003
Resolved
Remove dead-end wires in engine room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 9 September 2003
Resolved
Replace retro tape on LF as needed. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retro
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 9 September 2003
Resolved
Update first-aid kit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 9 September 2003
Resolved
Prior to the carriage of passengers, provide 3 paddles for LF's. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Paddles
Fire Fighting › Fire Main
Issued 30 July 2002
Resolved
REPAIR LEAK IN FIRE MAIN PIPING PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 30 July 2002
Resolved
REPAIR AFT HIGH LEVEL BILGE ALARM PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Alarm
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 30 July 2002
Resolved
REPAIR REMOTE FUEL SHUT DOWN IN LAZARETTE PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Valve, Control
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems
Issued 30 July 2002
Resolved
INSTALL VENT CLOSURES AS NEEDED ON CABIN TOP ENGINE ROOM VENTS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ducts
Construction/Loadline
Issued 25 October 2001
Resolved
Remove excess oil from bilges._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Navigation
Issued 25 October 2001
Resolved
Radar inoperable.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 October 2001
Resolved
Replace 1 strobe light on starboard lifeboat and properly install 1 strobe light on port lifeboat.
Fire Fighting
Issued 25 October 2001
Resolved
Replace pressure gauge on discharge of fire main.
Engineering
Issued 25 October 2001
Resolved
Clean starboard battery box and re-line.
Engineering
Issued 7 August 2001
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO PIPING BETWEEN CROSS OVER VALVES ON PORT/STBD _x001C_ FUEL TANKS.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 August 1999
Resolved
INSTALL HIGH LEVEL BILGE ALARMS IN STEERING COMPARTMENT IAW 46 CFR 182.530.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 August 1999
Resolved
INSTALL MACHINERY GUARDS AROUND SHAFTS IN ENGINE ROOM IAW 46CFR177.960.
Navigation
Issued 6 August 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED COPIES OF COAST PILOT, LIGHT LIST AND 46CFR SUBCH T.
Navigation
Issued 6 August 1999
Resolved
INSTALL APPROVED NAVIGATION LIGHTS IAW 46CFR183.420.
Lifesaving
Issued 29 September 1998
Resolved
Carriage of passengers beyond three nautical miles from shore is not permitted pending installation of a properly functioning EPIRB.
Engineering
Issued 29 September 1998
Resolved
Mark fuel oil emergency shut-offs with direction of closure.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 October 1997
Resolved
REPLACE LANYARDS ON LIFEFLOAT WATERLIGHTS.
Documentation
Issued 6 October 1997
Resolved
DOCUMENT CREW TRAINING AND EPIRB INSPECTION.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 October 1997
Resolved
INSTALL/MOUNT THIRD RING BUOY.
Fire Fighting
Issued 20 August 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE UL 217 APPROVED SMOKE DETECTOR
Electrical
Issued 20 August 1997
Resolved
REPAIR PORT MDE BATTERY BOX
Lifesaving
Issued 6 August 1996
Resolved
RESTENCIL VESSEL NAME ON 76 " APCO" BRAND PFD'S,
Navigation
Issued 6 August 1996
Resolved
PROVIDE ONBOARD CURRENT CHARTS, COAST PILOT, LIGHT LIST AND TIDE/CURRENT TABLE.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 August 1996
Resolved
STENCIL FLARE CONTAINER WITH "DISTRESS SIGNALS".
Engineering
Issued 6 August 1996
Resolved
REINSTALL GUARDS OVER ROTATING MACHINERY ON BOTH MAIN ENGINES.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 August 1996
Resolved
REPLACE CAPTIVE DEVICE ON HATCH TO LAZARETTE._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Lifesaving
Issued 6 August 1996
Resolved
RESTENCIL EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF VALVES WITH 1" LETTERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 August 1996
Resolved
RESTENCIL VESSEL NAME AND NUMBER PERSONS ON LIFE FLOATS AS NEEDED.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 29 August 1995
Resolved
Repair or replace port and starboard M.E. overboard raw water cooling thru-hull fittings.
Electrical
Issued 29 August 1995
Resolved
Repair or remove unused old generator thru-hull fitting port side.
Engineering
Issued 29 August 1995
Resolved
Restencil aft starboard emergency fuel shut-off.
Engineering
Issued 29 August 1995
Resolved
Replace plastic fuel fill cap with non-ferrous cap.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 29 August 1995
Resolved
Free-up lower accommodations escape hatch.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 August 1995
Resolved
Stow adult and child life preservers seperately.
Engineering
Issued 1 August 1995
Resolved
Replace flame screen on port fuel vent with proper mesh.
Fire Fighting
Issued 1 August 1995
Resolved
Hydro or replace two B-II fire extinguishers.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 August 1995
Resolved
Replace retro reflective tape on all life jackets; vessel restricted to daylight operation until completed.
Engineering
Issued 2 August 1994
Resolved
Install fuel shutoff valve at both main engines at filter.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 August 1994
Resolved
Replace 112 lifefloat paddles and stencil with vessel name.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 August 1994
Resolved
Restencil life floats with vessel name and number persons.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 August 1994
Resolved
Replace batteries in 16 pfd lights.
Engineering
Issued 2 August 1993
Resolved
Relabel 2 emergency fuel shutoffs.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 2 August 1993
Resolved
Remove excessive oil from bilges.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 August 1993
Resolved
Provide 8 additional adult pfd's. Vessel may only carry 84 persons total until corrected.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 August 1993
Resolved
Repair water light, port aft lifefloat.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 August 1992
Resolved
Stencil locations of adult & child pfd's
Lifesaving
Issued 3 August 1992
Resolved
Seal punctures in lifefloat.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 August 1992
Resolved
Relocated pfd's to be accessible to passengers.
Lifesaving
Issued 26 August 1991
Resolved
INSTALL REFLECTIVE TAPE ON 7 OF 8 LIFEFLOATS WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Fire Fighting
Issued 26 August 1991
Resolved
PROVIDE SUITABLE HOSES FOR PORTABLE BILGE/FIRE PUMP PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Navigation
Issued 26 August 1991
Resolved
RENEW EPIRB BATTERY BY 31JAN92. REPLACE EPIRB WITH 406 MHZ TYPE IF REQUIRED BY FCC.
Lifesaving
Issued 26 August 1991
Resolved
PROVIDE 4 HAND HELD RED FLARES PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 September 1990
Resolved
RENEW GRAB LINE STBD RING BUOY PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS. UPON COMPLETION, CALL MSO TAMPA.
Navigation
Issued 6 September 1990
Resolved
SIDELIGHTS DO NOT COMLPLY WITH 72 COLREGS ANNEX I, 3 (B). THEY ARE FWD OF MASTHEAD LIGHT AND NOT "AT OR NEAR THE SIDE OF THE VESSEL".
Navigation
Issued 6 September 1990
Resolved
SIDELIGHT SCREENS ARE TO BE PAINTED MATT BLACK, PER ANNEX I, 5.
Documentation
Issued 6 September 1990
Resolved
POST MINIMUM 3 GARBAGE WARNING SIGNS (P&S OUTSIDE, AND GALLEY).
Documentation
Issued 6 September 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE WRITTEN GARBAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Fire Fighting
Issued 6 September 1990
Resolved
RENEW PORT FIRE HOSE PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS. UPON COMPLETION, CALL MSO TAMPA.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 6 September 1990
Resolved
REPAIR STBD BILGE PUMP SO THE DRIVE BELT STAUS ON AT ALL TIMES PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS. UPON COMPLETION, CALL MSO TAMPA.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 13 June 1990
Resolved
INSTALL HOSE CLAMPS BOW AND STERN COMPT BILGE SUCTION HOSES.
Engineering
Issued 13 June 1990
Resolved
RENEW BROKEN SHAFT LOG HOSE CLAMPS.
Engineering
Issued 13 June 1990
Resolved
RENEW VENT HOSES P&S SHAFT LOGS.
Fire Fighting
Issued 13 June 1990
Resolved
RECHARGE E/R B-II.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 13 June 1990
Resolved
PROPERLY SECURE FOUNDATION OF PORT FWD S.W. PUMP
Fire Fighting
Issued 13 June 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE MARINE BRACKETS ON MAIN DECK FIRE EXTS.
Engineering
Issued 13 June 1990
Resolved
MAKE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE OPERABLE FROM OUTSIDE FUEL TANK SPACE.
Engineering
Issued 13 June 1990
Resolved
REWELD P & S MAIN ENGINE OVERBOARDS.
Engineering
Issued 13 June 1990
Resolved
INSTALL HANDWHEEL PORT FWD FUEL TANK.
Fire Fighting
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE AN APPROVED BRACKET FOR W/H FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
OVERHAUL ALL LIFEFLOATS TO INCLUDE: PROPER LIFELINES, PENDANTS, WEBBING, PADDLES, 100' PAINTERS, AND WATER LIGHTS. LASH PADDLES TO RAFT, LIGHTS ATTACHED WITH 18' LINE, PENDANTS TO BE POLYPROPELENE, LIFELINES TO BE POLYPROPELENE. INSTALL SPACERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE 6 ADULT PFD'S. LIMITED TO 83 PASSENGERS UNTIL COMPLETED.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL POWER BILGE PUMP OF 50GPM.
Engineering
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
FREE UP FUEL VALVE, FWD FUEL TANK.
Electrical
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
INSTALL AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN FWD BELOW DECK SPACE.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE HAND BILGE PUMP WITH ADEQUATE HOSE.
Electrical
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
CLOSE OPENINGS IN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL.
Engineering
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
INSTALL RACOR HEAT SHIELDS.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE CAPTURE CHAINS ON ALL WX DECK HATCHES.
Engineering
Issued 13 September 1988
Resolved
MARK EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF VALVES.
Fire Fighting
Issued 13 September 1988
Resolved
PROVE OPERATION OF FIRE PUMP PRESSURE GAUGE.
Documentation
Issued 13 September 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE - UNTIL SUCH TIME AS IT IS PROVIDED, VSLIS LIMITED TO 1000' FROM SHORE.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 13 September 1988
Resolved
INSTALL CAPTURE CHAINS ON DECK HATCH COVERS.
Electrical
Issued 11 September 1985
Resolved
SUPPLY COVERS FOR BATTERY BOXES IN ENGINE ROOM, TOTAL OF 3. TO BE ACCOMPLISHED TO SATISFACTION OF LOCAL COGNIZANT USCG MARINE INSPECTOR NOT LATER THAN 30SEP85.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.