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LADY CAROLINE
- Built
- 2002
- Last inspected
- 6 August 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 80 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 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 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
6 August 2026
…with no type recorded5
Deficiencies
80 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
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Identity
1124961
WDN4892
513639
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-513639
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)94.8 ft × 33.0 ft × 9.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 97 / net 87
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)94.8 ft × 33.0 ft × 9.8 ft
ITC tonnagegross 682 / net 223
BuilderKEITH MARINE INC · PALATKA, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCLEVELAND, OH
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, rec
DocumentationValid · issued 23 April 2026 · expires 30 April 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
682 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
87 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
223 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
682 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
87 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
223 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 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.
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Behind this panel: 41 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 80 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each, 1 without one; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; 1 other vessel inspected with it; 2 other recorded names; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port and endorsements. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
CELESTIAL Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 486609 · 2 March 2016 · activity 5839060Inspection history · 41
6 August 2026
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8456567
13 March 2026
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8338813
5 December 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8277322
19 November 2025
Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8279044
21 October 2025
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8256481
14 October 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8251498
4 October 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8308575
3 October 2025
In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8246168
25 September 2025
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8243087
24 September 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8240478
31 August 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8221945
31 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8259179
31 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8307103
20 November 2024
Hull Examination · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8037420
20 June 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7938799
21 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7868269
17 October 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7810297
12 October 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7807796
10 October 2023
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7807436
12 September 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7833655
5 September 2023
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7785858
25 August 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7781714
24 August 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7775642
17 August 2023
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7771119
7 July 2023
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7738395
8 May 2023
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7683787
13 March 2023
In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7659789
1 November 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7577494
11 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7428855
20 April 2021
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7178816
6 November 2020
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7091012
20 May 2020
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6956551
16 April 2019
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6661413
20 November 2018
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6584958
10 April 2018
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6388534
30 October 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Navigation Center · Activity 6297552
22 August 2017
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6248050
18 November 2016
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6043865
30 August 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5986830
3 March 2016
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5832549
2 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5839060
Deficiency record · 80
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 21 October 2025
Resolved
A fixed gas fire extinguishing system may be used that automatically discharges upon activation of a heat sensor. Heat sensor did not activate system. System must be repaired to properly function. Function test to be conducted in the presence of a marine inspector within 30 days. Operations prior to repair are authorized because system can still be manually operated. Captain must discuss alternative procedures with crew to ensure fire safety while operating.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 21 October 2025
Resolved
A device must be provided to automatically shutdown power ventilation and machinery that draws intake air from within the protected space. Pressure switch did not shut down machinery or ventilation. Demonstrate proper shutdowns during function test in the presence of a marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 October 2025
Resolved
The OCMI may require an inspection and testing whenever a repair is made. Vessel captain reported an alarm when trying to clutch their starboard main engine into the forward position. Vessel recently experienced an issue with the same control box and it was replaced. Vessel must return to the dock and troubleshoot the controls and make permanent repairs prior to departure.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 September 2025
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC did not produce documentation supporting compliance with record keeping regulations. Custody and control forms, signed by the Medical Review Officer, indicating the test was either positive or negative, or a lab report indicating the test was either positive or negative, were not maintained and available during the audit. Two positive pre-employment tests were documented on Lady Caroline LLC’s 2023 MIS report, but test results were not available. Additionally, drug test results were not provided for four random and four pre-employment drug tests conducted in 2024.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 September 2025
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC employed crewmembers onboard the U.S. Coast Guard inspected passenger vessel Lady Caroline (O.N. 1124961) in 2025 without having conducted pre-employment drug tests and having negative results on file.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 September 2025
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 September 2025
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC did not produce documentation that supported pre-employment background checks were conducted for employees in safety-sensitive positions who were previously employed by DOT employers.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 September 2025
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC did not produce proof that random drug testing was conducted at 50 percent of covered crewmembers for calendar year 2024. Lady Caroline LLC reported having eleven covered crewmembers, and only four random drug tests were conducted.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 September 2025
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC’s passenger vessel Lady Caroline had onboard One Step Saliva Alcohol Test Strips that had expired on November 24, 2024.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 11 September 2025
Resolved
Each vessel inspected and certificated under Sub chapter K must, when passengers are on board, be in full compliance with the terms of the Certificate of Inspection. Vessel has routinely been operating without the required manning (Deckhands) as indicated on the Certificate of Inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 11 September 2025
Resolved
Vessels on a Great Lakes route must carry 6 day and 6 night flares of an approved type. Multiple flares on the bridge were expired. Replace expired flares prior to carrying passengers. .
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 11 September 2025
Resolved
Chemical testing of personnel must be conducted as required by this subpart and in accordance with the procedures detailed in 49 CFR part 40. The company failed to comply with required chemical testing. Crew members have not been enrolled in a random drug testing program since October of 2024. All crew members that perform safety sensitive positions shall receive a preemployment drug test in accordance with 46 CFR 16.210 , receive negative results, and be enrolled in random testing in accordance with 46 CFR 16.230, prior to departure of the vessel. Additionally, the company shall undergo a full Drug and Alcohol inspection audit and come into compliance within 30 days.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 11 September 2025
Resolved
A mariner may not serve under the authority of an MMC past its expiration date. All Masters of the vessel are required to have a valid MMC. Vessel logs indicate that on multiple occasions the vessel was under the control of a mariner without a valid credential. The vessel shall not operate without a valid credentialed mariner.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 August 2025
Resolved
Adult and Child size lifejackets must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked so they cannot be mistaken for the wrong size. Lifejacket containers need to be adequately marked for the size and number of lifejackets contained.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 21 June 2024
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR", unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant OCMI. Vessel is missing sufficient emergency exit markings in the crew/employee state room. Vessel is to post appropriate markings in employee state room as soon as possible but no later than 7 days.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 21 June 2024
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR", unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant OCMI. Vessel is missing markings for each of its escape hatches. Vessel is to ensure each escape hatch is clearly marked as soon as possible but no later than 7 days.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
In accordance with the Certificate of Inspection, the vessel is required to carry a suitable rescue boat to safely and efficiently retrieve a person in the water. The crew is to prove proper operation of this boat prior to carrying passengers.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
IAW the 72 COLREGS, Rule 34, a power driven vessel must have the ability to make required sound signals, while underway. The vessel is temporarily using freon activated horns until their replacement air compressor arrives. Must prove proper operation of air compressor system by 20JUL2024.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
There are exposed wires in the vicinity of the STBD Side control station. These must be appropriately secured and/or de-energized prior to carrying passengers.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
The high water alarm did not function when tested. Prove proper operation of the high water level alarm prior to carrying passengers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
Excess gear, lube oil, and cleaning solvents must be removed or securely stowed to prevent blocking escape routes or creating a hazard. Clean spaces to the satisfaction of the marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
Shelving used for storage is not secured and in danger of collapsing and or dumping its contents. Secure the shelves to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector, prior to carrying passengers.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 May 2024
Resolved
THE VESSEL IS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE GENERATORS, ELECTRICAL PANELS, GALLEY EQUIPMENT, FLOORING ETC. DUE TO THIS ONGOING WORK, THE VESSEL MAY NOT LEAVE THE DOCK WITH PASSENGERS UNTIL THE [name withheld] OF PENDING WORK.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 March 2024
No resolution recorded
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of sudden expected , and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. The vessel is in the process of replacing the generators, electrical panels, galley equipment, flooring, etc. Vessel is awaiting final approval from MSC for an updated stability letter. Until the new stability letter is issued, vessel is only permitted to carry 263 persons onboard. No more than 173 passengers are permitted on the top deck at any time. All other conditions of the COI are to be met at all times while passengers are onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
Vessel control systems must be suitable for the purpose intended. Vessel's propulsion controls from the starboard operating station is inoperable. Vessel is to prove operation of propulsion controls from the starboard operation station with a technician's report and to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard prior to the carrying passengers.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC did not produce proof that they were complying with record keeping regulations. Custody and control forms, signed by the Medical Review Officer, indicating that the test was either positive or negative, or a lab report indicating the tests are either positive or negative, were not maintained and available during the audit.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC did not produce proof that MIS reports were submitted to U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC employed an individual on September 12, 2023, as a deckhand aboard Lady Caroline, a position required by the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection, without conducting a pre-employment drug test.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC did not produce proof that pre-employment background checks for employees in safety-sensitive positions who were previously employed by DOT employers were conducted.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC did not produce proof that random drug testing was conducted at 50 percent of covered crewmembers. In addition, two (2) employees acknowledged Lady Caroline LLC’ Drug and Alcohol Policy but were not included on the list of crewmembers enrolled in the company’s random drug testing program.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC employed an individual on September 12, 2023, as a deckhand aboard Lady Caroline, a position required by the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection, without enrolling the individual in a random drug testing program.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Although no SMIs reportedly occurred onboard Lady Caroline LLC’s vessels, Lady Caroline LLC was not familiar with alcohol and drug testing requirements following a SMI and the company’s written policy did not identify these requirements. Furthermore, alcohol testing strips onboard Lady Caroline had expired on March 31, 2020. Lady Caroline LLC did not have a third-party contract for alcohol testing or a plan in place for conducting SMI drug and alcohol testing.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC’s written drug and alcohol policy did not provide the name(s) and contact information for the SAP(s) that may be used by Lady Caroline LLC for drug test violations.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Lady Caroline LLC maintained documentation attesting that each crewmember acknowledged they read and understood Lady Caroline LLC’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, with the exception of one (1) crewmember who was listed on their random drug testing list. However, Lady Caroline LLC’s Drug and Alcohol Policy did not address: (1) an explanation of what constitutes a refusal to test; (2) the signs and symptoms of drug use and alcohol misuse; (3) information on the effects of drugs and alcohol on a person’s health, work, and personal life; (4) and training requirements for supervisors and other officials about reasonable suspicion and reasonable cause testing (i.e. indicators of probable drug use (1 hour) and indicators of probable alcohol use (1 hour)).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 September 2023
Resolved
Initial requirement written to make the port bridge wing engine control station operational. Upon further inspection, the installation of the engine controls at the three stations (port, center, starboard) is not in compliance with the manufacturer's user manual, covering installation, operation and troubleshooting. Owner must prove proper operation of the engine control system in accordance with published Design Verification Test Procedures and installation of the engine control system as designed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
Each vessel that relies on electricity to power the listed loads, must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from two sources of electricity. The port SSDG overheated and shut-down. Prove proper operation of the generator prior to carriage of passengers.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Vessel owner must secure FCC Station License within 30 days.
47 CFR 80.13
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
A means of escape must be adequately marked with clearly legible letters: EMERGENCY EXIT KEEP CLEAR. Spaces must be marked to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 July 2023
Resolved
Vessel control systems must be suitable for the purpose intended. The port wing engine control station is not operational. The deficiency must be rectified within 14 days.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 116.438(e) A stairway or stair tower must be clear of all obstructions other than handrails. Stairwell on aft of vessel needs to be clear of mooring lines prior to carrying passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
The CO2 system must be capable of automatic operation by a heat actuator within the space. The installed heat actuated disk that allows for automatic discharged of the CO2 system has been disconnected and the internal gas escaped. Provide servicing report by technician that system has been service and tested. In the meantime, fire watch rounds shall be increased to every 15 minutes and logging each round in logbook.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to prevent electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment. Replace one electrical outlet under the bar top on the 4th deck bar and two outlets on the port and starboard forward bulkhead of the 3rd deck that showed signs of charring and melted electrical sockets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Penetrations in A-Class fire control boundaries for electrical cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc. must be constructed to prevent the passage of flame and smoke for one hour. In addition, the penetration must be designed or insulated so that it will withstand the same temperature rise limits as the boundary penetrated. Structural fire protection in AC/heater closet on navigation Bridge and in the engine room bulkhead starboard side aft require re-packing of insulation in the penetrations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 120.340 (b) (4) All cables and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a means of support. Wires underneath navigation bridge counsel must be supported with metal holds.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
A door in a stairtower, stairway, and main vertical zone bulkhead must be of the self-closing type capable and holdback hooks are not allowed. If installed, a hold back mechanism for a door must allow the door to be released. Fire door on stairwell top deck must be adjusted to close completely unassisted and hinged foot hold back removed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Door frames must be of rigid construction and provide at least a 0.5 inch overlap at the sides and top. Aft starboard side door leading towards the engine room has a loose frame and needs to be secured with in its position in the bulkhead.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Multiple life floats are waterlogged and have increased significantly in weight. Provide proof that all ten of the life floats are in serviceable condition.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
All life buoys must be approved and in serviceable working condition. 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. At least one ring buoy must be fitted with a floating water light, unless the vessel is limited to daytime operation, in that case no floating water light is required. Replace the life lines around the two white life buoys with a UV resistant line. Completely replace the orange life ring located on the aft of the vessel. Provide the additional accessories of the required life line and floating water light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
A lighting fixture on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Light in engine room on port side is out.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
The exhaust piping of the propulsion machinery must be of a corrosion resistant material and capable of operating at constant marine load. The raw water line on the port side wet exhaust has a leak. Address this during the upcoming Dry Dock in November 2022.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced.
Multiple life floats are waterlogged and have increased significantly in weight. Provide proof that all ten of the life floats are in serviceable condition.
Vessel is restricted to operation within 1 NM on a Lakes/Bays/Sound and Rivers route until rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
The following spaces must be equipped with a fire detection and alarm system on vessels with no overnight accommodations; public spaces that may be assumed to be occupied by large number of persons when passengers are on board. Vessels fire detection and fire alarm panel was inoperative. Provide proper operation of fire detection and fire alarm panel to satisfactory of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 118.400 (c)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed to protect passengers, crew, other persons from electrical hazards. Vessels electrical cabinet on main deck had numerous wires, power strip cords, and unnecessary equipment in electrical cabinet. Remove all necessary equipment, power strips and re-organize all wiring to satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 120.200(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Survey report file
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Security exercises must be conducted once each calendar year, with no more than 18 months between exercise. Vessel is missing annual security exercise.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 20 May 2020
Resolved
The grablines on all life floats need to be replaced.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel was not ready for inspection as required by regulation. Vessel has numerous electrical hazards, blocked means of escape, improper life saving arrangements, etc. All items discussed w/ owner and will be further documented via 835. Vessel must complete their COI Inspection. 46CFR115.404
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel must complete a security drill with USCG Marine Inspectors. 46CFR115.404
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Blocked
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel has designated passenger staterooms with emergency escape ladders. These ladders are blocked with various different materials such as tools and clothing. Vessel must ensure all means of escape are clear and available for use. 46CFR115.830
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel's electrical distribution panel is displaying a 2 amp ground to the hull. Vessel must determine the cause of this ground and correct. 46CFR120.200 (b)
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Stowage
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel has flammable material and liquid stored in unauthorized spaces changing the space designation for fire load. Vessel must remove all unauthorized materials and use the space in accordance with the space designation as outlined on the Structural Fire Plan. 46CFR115.840
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel must properly arrange all life floats and replace reflective material. 46CFR117.130
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel must provide a correct fire control plan with all required information. 46CFR116.530
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
All portable electrical equipment require a ground plug, remove all electrical equipment without a grounding plug. 46CFR120.370
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
All outlets exposed to the weather must be waterproof. Replace all non-waterproof outlet covers. 46CFR120.210 (b)
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Conductor
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
External LED lights must have proper electrical cable. Replace with marine grade. 46CFR120.340 (d)(2)
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Marking and Stamping
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel's air compressor is required to be ASME approved. Vessel must provide documentation proving this vessel to be ASME approved or remove/replace with an approved type. 46CFR54.01-5
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
The air compressor is wired with an extension cord. Vessel must properly wire with marine grade wire. 46CFR120.340 (d)(2)
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
All electrical connections must be made in an enclosure. Vessel must end all bilge alarm connections in a proper enclosure. 46CFR120.340(g)
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Reports and Analysis
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel's galley is not in serviceable condition. Vessel must have a sanitary inspection by the NY City Department of Health. Provide documentation to the USCG. 46CFR115.818
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Provide EAP information and hotline numbers; make accessible to crew.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Program MMSI number in VHF radio.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Provide updated marine charts, coast pilot, and light list publications.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Stencil vessel name on ring buoy located near bridge.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 30 August 2016
Resolved
Paddles must be lashed to life floats. 46 CFR 117.175(f)(2).
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 30 August 2016
Resolved
Renew grab lines on (02) life ring buoys. 46 CFR 117.70(c)(5)
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Non-conducting Deck Covering
Issued 30 August 2016
Resolved
Install non-conducting mat in front of switchboard. 46 CFR 120.330.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 30 August 2016
Resolved
Conduct and log maintenance and inspections as required by 46 CFR 122.720 & 722.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Port-Stern side shell was crumpled IWO of the main deck egress station.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Port-Stern deck plating was bent IWO 2nd deck egress station, to an extent that warranted a unsafe condition.
Recorded names · 2
KANAN (2007), AQUA AZUL (2016). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.