13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines. Current route of cable to fuel shutoff valve does not allow the valve to close.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 November 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: MI attended and witness proper operation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
Materials used in piping systems must meet the requirements of this subpart and be otherwise acceptable to the cognizant [name withheld] line penetrating E/R bulkhead from below the wheel house was severely corroded. Submit repair proposal to the satisfaction of the MI
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2025
Resolved 14 November 2025
Resolution: Received photos showing repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in
piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942.
Fuel supply line in laz was unauthorized hose type.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: MI witnessed replacement of fuel hose with USCG approved type.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
Each flare carried to meet this section must be stowed in one of the following:
(1) A portable watertight container marked as required by § 185.614 of this chapter, carried at the operating station. Vessels flare container insufficient size to store all required flares.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: Vessel obtained proper container.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel’s first aid kit missing equipment.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: Vessel procured proper first aid kit.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
All operator licenses required by this subpart must be readily available for inspection. Vessel operator was unable to provide FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit.
47CFR80.175
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: Master has registered for FCC Operators course. Company stated they will ensure a crewmember has an FCC Operator License for every trip.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard. Vessel obtained and properly marked fire bucket in the presence of attending MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: Vessel obtained a thrird firebucket.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry: Six hand red flare distress signals and Six hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel only had onboard three red flares and three orange smoke signals. Vessel is restricted to Lakes, Bays, and sounds route.
46 CFR 180.68(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided all required distress signals.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Batteries should not be located in the same compartment with a gasoline tank or gasoline engine, but where location elsewhere is impracticable, they shall be effectively screened by a cage or similar structure to minimize the danger of accidental spark through dropping a metal object across terminals. Four 8D batteries in engine room were found with exposed terminals.
46 CFR 183.05-20(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Aluminum cover for battery box provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Every portable fire extinguisher must be supplied with a suitable bracket which will hold the extinguisher securely in its stowage location on vessels or boats, and which is arranged to provide quick and positive release of the extinguisher for immediate use. MI identified fire extinguisher at the control station not mounted in a suitable bracket.
46 CFR 162.028-3 (c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Proper mount provided
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of vessel’s portable lights found inoperable.
46 CFR 183.430
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: 02 portable lights provided
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. Vessel only has 2 of the 3 required fire buckets onboard.
46 CFR 181.610
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: 03 Fire buckets provided
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Port/STBD shafts and STBD bilge pump belt was found without any covers or guards to protect crew.
46 CFR 177.35-15
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Steel cover provided over all parts of rotating machinery
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practical conditions. Bilge manifold was found missing label for forward compartment.
46 CFR 182.25-1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Manifold properly labeled
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Vessel is leaking Carbon Monoxide (CO) into engine room space from damaged exhaust piping on port engine in multiple areas.
46 CFR 176.830(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Exhaust repaired via clad welding and crop/renew.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Each deck hatch cover must have securing devices. E/R hatch securing devices were missing.
46 CFR 171.124(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Securing devices provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump must be permanently mounted. E/R submersible pump was not secured to hull.
46 CFR 182.520(e)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Bilge pump secured
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Fuel lines shall be accessible, protected from mechanical injury, and effectively secured against excessive movement and vibration by the use of soft non-ferrous metal straps with no sharp edges. Port and STBD diesel fuel supply and return lines are chaffing on hull frames; provide chaffing protection and secure hoses to prevent movement or resting on frames.
46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(2)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Fuel lines wrapped with electrical spiral wrap
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Water for cooling the exhaust pipe, other than a vertical exhaust, shall be injected into the exhaust system as near to the engine manifold as practicable. The water shall pass through the entire length of the exhaust pipe. Port exhaust leaking cooling water.
46 CFR 182.20-15
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Exhaust pipe renewed at area of leak.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. The stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. COI and Stability letter is not posted onboard.
46 CFR 176.302
46 CFR 176.306
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Certs posted
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Marking of IMO number
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be marked as required by part 67, subpart I, of this chapter. The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Vessel has incorrect hailing port marked on stern of vessel per COD.
46 CFR 185.602(a)
46 CFR 67.123(a)
46 CFR 185.602(a)
46 CFR 67.123(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2024
Resolved 22 November 2024
Resolution: Honolulu, HI marked on stern of vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
At least one ring life buoys must be fitted with a lifeline of at least 60 feet in length. Ring Life buoys with waterlights must have a lanyard securing the light to the body of the ring buoy of no less than 3 feet and no more than 6 feet. Observed lifeline that was less than 60 feet in length. Marine Inspector observed waterlight lanyard longer than 6 feet.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 January 2024
Resolved 11 December 2023
Resolution: Line is at the appropriate length-6 feet.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Licenses for ships stations will normally be issued for a period of 10 years after which point it must be renewed. Observed expired certificate. per 47 CFR 80.25
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 December 2023
Resolved 11 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel recieved Radiotelephony Certificate
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Vessels must carry up to date tide tables adequate for their area of operation. Tide tables were not observed to be on board the vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 December 2023
Resolved 11 December 2023
Resolution: Tide tables booklet on board.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 November 2022
Resolved
Fuel Oil service system shut off valve must operate remotely from outside the combartment. During test, reach rod fell off or broke.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 November 2022
Resolution: Cleared due to video operator provided of repaired fuel shut off in operation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 November 2022
Resolved
Bilge pumps must be provided in accordance with table 182.520(a). Vessel unable to take suction from bilge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 28 November 2022
Resolution: Cleared during follow up visit same day.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 November 2022
Resolved
Control circuits including terminal block must not have any electrically uninsulated wiring. Circuit block for alarms hanging and could potentially contact other circuit blocks in two places under the dash.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 December 2022
Resolved 28 November 2022
Resolution: Cleared during follow up visit same day.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 November 2022
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets. Vessel has five "4 child" life jacket stowages, and no childrens stowages marked or designated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 December 2022
Resolved 28 November 2022
Resolution: Cleared during follow up visit same day.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 28 November 2022
Resolved
Drills not performed during inspection due to bilge troubleshooting. Vessel must perform drills appropriate for annual inspection.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 28 November 2022
Resolution: Cleared during follow up visit same day.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel except that a float-free link is not required if the vessel operates only on waters not as deep as the length of the painter; Vessel did not have IBA stowed with in a way to float free.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 10 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel properly installed hydrostatic release. Cleared 01 deficiency
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 2 September 2021
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. Vessel was found not to have two portable flash lights.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 September 2021
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel produce two proper working flashlights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 September 2021
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Two lifejackets were found to need Type A SOLAS reflective tape.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 September 2021
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel corrected by placing proper tape of life jackets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 September 2021
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Batteries in engine room do not have protective covers to protect the terminals from exposure to water splash or spray.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 October 2021
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed covers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 September 2021
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. Starboard engine was noticed to have excessive black smoke coming from the exhaust at high RPMs due to turbo not operating properly.
Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers until this deficiency is resolved. To the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector, demonstrate proper operation of STBD engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 September 2021
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel completed proper repairs and satisfactory sea trial.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 1 September 2021
Resolved
The owner or managing operator of a vessel shall ensure that the vessel complies with the laws and regulations applicable to the vessel and that the vessel is otherwise satisfactory for the intended service. Vessel does not have guards over exposed rotating machinery. To the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector, install protective guards over rotating machinery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 September 2021
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed proper protective covers.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 25 October 2017
Resolved
Monitor wastage in way of port side (fwd) E/R located over a pre-existing keel cooler. Schedule an Inspection DFU in 6 months to evaluate resulting hull condition in way of corrosion.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 April 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Deficiency was re-issued by Activity #: 6557663. The requirement to conduct a DFU within six months of the October 25, 2017 inspection was obsolete due to the vessels pending dry dock scheduled for July 23, 2019.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 6 October 2017
Resolved
Make permanant repairs to bilge area outboard side of port engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Approved reconsideration for immediate pernament repairs. Issued CG-835 to readdress area in 6 mths to determine if corrosion is progressing or stagnant before allowing to be addressed at next DD.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 28 September 2017
Resolved
Provide gauging report for area of bilge outboard side of port engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2017
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: MI recieved gauging report.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 28 September 2017
Resolved
Install machinery guards around moving machinery on STBD engine.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2017
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Crew installed machinery guards on starboard engine
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 28 September 2017
Resolved
Repair functionality of the emergency fuel shutoff valve and remote.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2017
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Crew repaired emergency fuel shutoff, MI witnessed operation.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 28 September 2017
Resolved
Install check valve in bilge piping to aft lazarette.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2017
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Crew installed check valve in bilge piping.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 28 September 2017
Resolved
Secure bilge foot in aft steering compartment.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2017
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Crew secured bilge foot in steering space.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 1 September 2016
Resolved
Provide PAX safety orientation.
Due 2 October 2016
Resolved 13 October 2016
Resolution: PAX safety orientation valid
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 1 September 2016
Resolved
Repair arc of visibility for mast light
Due 2 October 2016
Resolved 13 October 2016
Resolution: Mast head light position corrected.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 1 September 2016
Resolved
Remove wire nuts from mast
Due 2 October 2016
Resolved 13 October 2016
Resolution: Wire nuts removed.