Inspection history · 27
3 April 2026
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8328235
4 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8087849
4 March 2025
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8087866
9 December 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8045364
6 October 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8014997
6 October 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8016602
6 August 2024
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7974812
15 April 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7895371
3 July 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7730395
3 July 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7730467
2 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7679490
19 October 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7580634
23 March 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7417253
15 November 2021
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7352062
9 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7348511
23 June 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7234196
11 December 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7110483
15 October 2020
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7077572
11 February 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6907271
6 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6826802
3 June 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6703773
17 October 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6613126
22 April 2018
Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6396776
22 December 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6061956
28 September 2016
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6062664
6 May 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5873791
25 April 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5862190
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 3 April 2026
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Marine Inspector found the portable light missing at the access to the propulsion machinery space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 April 2026
Resolved 3 April 2026
Resolution: Recifitied on the spot.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 3 April 2026
Resolved
Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces located below the main deck. Marine Inspector found inoperable light in life jacket locker.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 April 2026
Resolved 3 April 2026
Resolution: Recified on the spot.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 March 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is: Of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds... Vessel reported loss of steering while transiting from Aransas Pass to Port Aransas. Vessel is to repair steering systems to the satisfaction of the attending MI prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel repaired steering gear selector switch and completed operational check of system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 October 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must 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. Vessel reported loss of main engine while transiting. Vessel safely moored at Port Aransas Ferry Terminal. Vessel is to provide objective evidence attesting the proper operation of the vessels propulsion system to USCG MI prior to movement.
46 CFR 182.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 October 2024
Resolution: Received satisfactory technician report diagnosing and repairing #1 main engine.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from personnel injury. Both generators in the engine room had unused stuffing tubes on the side that was not sealed. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspect. 46 CFR 182.100
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Sealed stuffing tubes on the generator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
Each storage cylinder must meet the requirements of § 147.60. Found a cracked cap on one of the CO2 bottles cylinders. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 181.410(c)(9)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Replaced the cap on the CO2 bottle cylinder.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
Each table lamp, desk lamp, floor lamp, or similar equipment must be secured in place so that it cannot be displaced by the roll or pitch of the vessel. Found 01 lighting fixtures that was not properly secured to the overhead. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 183.410(c)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Secured the lighting fixture to the overhead.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 8 May 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. Found 01
lighting fixtures in the engine room that was cracked.
Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine
Inspector. 46 CFR 183.410
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Replaced the cracked lighting fixture in the engine room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections.Both shaft seals on the vessel had excessive leakage while moored at the pier. The vessel tightened the bolts on the shafts while moored at the pier and loosen them to prior to getting underway. 46 CFR 176.804
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel tightened the bolts on the shaft seal.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. The vessel lifeline bag was ripped and not attached to the body of the life buoy. The vessel replaced the lifeline bag and attached it to the body of the life buoy. 46 CFR 180.70(b)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 May 2024
Resolution: The vessel replaced the lifeline bag and attached it to the body of the life buoy.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 July 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must 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. Vessel loss 01 of 02 main engines while transiting. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 July 2023
Resolution: Replaced missing screws in the injector bank.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
Vessel does not have means of chemical testing on board. Alcohol test strips are expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2024
Resolved 8 May 2024
Resolution: The vessel provided chemical testing strips.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 April 2022
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Plugs for the bilge suction valve were seized and crew were unable to actuate valves in a timely manner.
46 CFR 182.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 April 2022
Resolved 14 April 2022
Resolution: Maintenance crew tapped new threads and installed new stainless steel cap.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles
Issued 14 April 2022
Resolved
Each door, hatch, or scuttle, used as a means of escape, must be capable of being opened by one person from either side, in both light and dark conditions. The method of opening a means of escape must be obvious, rapid, and of adequate strength. Escape scuttle in the shaft space could not be opened rapidly or by one person.
46 CFR 177.600(h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 April 2022
Resolved 14 April 2022
Resolution: Crew members opened the escape hatch via topside.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 14 April 2022
Resolved
The emergency lighting must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. If a vessel is not equipped with a single source of power for emergency lighting, it must have individual battery powered lights that are automatically actuated upon loss of normal power and have sufficient capacity for a minimum of 2 hours of continuous operation. Batteries were found nonoperational when tested.
46 CFR 183.432(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 April 2022
Resolved 14 April 2022
Resolution: Crew replaced non-op batteries.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 December 2021
Resolved
Failure of the marine employer to compile and submit MIS records to the USCG regarding its drug and alcohol program each year.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 March 2022
Resolved 23 March 2022
Resolution: Report received with correct information and filled out correctly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
Floating waterlight lanyard permanently attached to ring buoy grab line. Lanyard must be attached to ring buoy with a corrosion-resistant clip to allow the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy. 46CFR180.70(d)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 December 2020
Resolution: Photo provided by [name withheld] of lanyard now attached to ring buoy with a corrosion-resistant clip, allowing the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring buoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
115AC/24v DC power supply box wasted and no longer provides protection from wet and corrosive environment. Box must be made drip proof. Location engine room. 46CFR183.210(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 January 2021
Resolution: [name withheld] cleared final deficiency for COI Inspection conducted by MSD Visctoria (activity# 7077572). Nolan sent email after DC power supply box arrived to vessel. After review, verified it was installed correctly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
Entrance to CO2 storage is not marked conspicuously per regulation. 46CFR185.612(g)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 December 2020
Resolution: Photo provided by [name withheld] of CO2 bottle storage room now marked per regulation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
Entrance to CO2 protected space (engine room) not marked conspicuously per regulation. 46CFR185.612(g)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 December 2020
Resolution: Photo provdied by [name withheld] of CO2 protected space (engine room) now marked per regulation.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
Vessel returning to service after extended dry dock period. Conduct abandon ship and man overboard drills and training. 46CFR185.520
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory drills
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
Fire hose is not UL 19 approved, nor a recognized equivalent. 46CFR181.320(b)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 December 2020
Resolution: Replaced existing fire hose with UL19 approved fire hose
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 June 2019
Resolved
Propulsion Machinery must be capable of operating at constant marine load. While underway the vessel reported losing propulsion of Port Main Diesel Engine. Prior to carrying passengers/cargo vessel must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI that it is able to meet all operational requirements.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Recieved Tech report and conducted underway test of Main Engine. Test Sat. Cleared CG-835
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 October 2018
Resolved
Vsl carries 120 Pax requiring 120 PFDs. Vsl only has 115 PFDs, Pax restricted to 115 Pax. Also, missing 01 Child PFD.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 February 2020
Resolution: Life Jackets were confirmed and verified during annual exam. ALL SAT
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 October 2018
Resolved
Vsl maintains drug testing/DAPI records onshore. Unable to verify records. Provide proof of drug testing for crewmembers prior to taking Pax.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 February 2020
Resolution: DAPI program was verified and copy of FY19 Chem/Chek Inc contract added to documents.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 17 October 2018
Resolved
PA system extremely low volume on deck as well as experiencing significant feedback. Provide proof of proper operation prior to taking Pax.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 February 2020
Resolution: PA was tested SAT during annual exam.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 15 December 2016
Resolved
Vsl to conduct fire & man overboard drills upon arrival to operating area.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 December 2016
Resolution: Conducted Fire and Man Overboard Drills. Vessel passed drills.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 15 December 2016
Resolved
Verify Vsl crew is enrolled in Drug & Alcohol program upon arrival to operating area.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 December 2016
Resolution: Vessel Rep produced all required documents for the Drug and Alcohol program.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 15 December 2016
Resolved
Verify vsl has Navigation Publications adequate for operating area.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 December 2016
Resolution: Vessel has all required documents required to operate. Verified all Publications are up to date and available.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Corridors
Issued 27 April 2016
Resolved
Both engine room escape hatches were frozen and not operable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 27 April 2016
Resolution: Repaired on the spot
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 27 April 2016
Resolved
Both watertight doors in engine room need to be adjusted and have the "open" indicator serviced.
Due 4 May 2016
Resolved 4 May 2016
Resolution: Recieved pictures from Nolan attesting to the repairs.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Condition
Issued 27 April 2016
Resolved
Fire extinguisher on top deck has rotten hose. Needs to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 27 April 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.