Records from 2003 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 11 July 2025.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of more than 65 feet in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 50 gpm at a pressure of not less than 60 psi. Fire pump gauge read max of 25 psi during testing.
46 CFR 181.300
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 August 2025
Resolved 25 August 2025
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of fire pump. Pressure was above 60psi.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
A distribution line must extend at least 2" beyond the last orifice and be closed with a cap or plug. Distribution line nearest bottles terminates with discharge horn and is missing 2" piping addition.
46 CFR 181.410
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 August 2025
Resolved 4 August 2026
Resolution: Verified correction.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification, the owner must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including the following: operation of the fire main system. Fire main valve in the engine room leaks approximately 1 drop per second when running.
46 CFR 176.810
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025
Resolution: Accepted video of correction.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, including the following: Operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges. Bilge pump float switch beneath galley is mounted on a board that allows it to float with rising water. Secure float to the bilge area.
46 CFR 176.804
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025
Resolution: Accepted photo for correction.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, including the following: operation of the main propulsion machinery. Starboard shaft has a continious leak when main engines are off and vessel is idle.
46 CFR 176.804
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025
Resolution: Accepted video of correction.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service and the particular installation used. Live, dead end wires found in lazarette on forward bulkhead beneath hydraulic oil tank and on upper weatherdeck inside old control station.
46 CFR 183.10-20
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025
Resolution: Accepted photo of correction.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, including the following: test of machinery alarms including bilge high level alarms. Lazarette and forepeak high level alarm float switches stick in the raised position and do not operate as designed.
46 CFR 176.804
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025
Resolution: Accepted video of correction.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, the max number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 1" numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. Second deck passenger limitation marking missing.
46 CFR 185.602
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2025
Resolved 22 August 2025
Resolution: Accepted photo of signage.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
Battery terminals shall be of the soldered type and all connections shall be made to the battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Battery terminals found with wing nuts.
46 CFR 183.05-20
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025
Resolution: Accepted photo of correction.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 July 2025
Resolved
Each 'L' vessel will be equipped with one fire axe located in or adjacent to the pilothouse. Fire axe missing onboard.
46 CFR 181.35-1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025
Resolution: Accepted photo of axe.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water not more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural examination at least once every five years. Vessel has failed to schedule a drydock examination prior to the drydock examination due date as listed on the COI.
46 CFR 176.600(c)(2)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 April 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel for drydock inspection 26APR2025.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
A length of fire hose shall be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. Vessels fire hose at #1 fire station was dry rotted, leaking, and needs replaced. 46 CFR 181.15-10(g) OLD T
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel procured a sufficient replacement firehose.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
All piping, valves, and fittings shall be in accordance with good marine practice and suitable for purpose intended. #2 Fire station on 2nd deck leaks at the fitting and needs repaired. 46 CFR 181.15-5(c) OLD T
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 11 July 2025
Resolution: Verified station is not leaking.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
The minimum capacity of the power fire pumps shall be 50GPM at a pressure of not less than 60psi at the pump outlet. Fire pump gauge was only reading 28PSI at the pump outlet. 46 CFR 181.10-1(c) OLD T
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 11 July 2025
Resolution: Conducted tested and reissued 835.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Multiple areas of the hull need repaired prior to credit drydock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 April 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel at drydock 26APR2025 verifying satisfactory repairs to hull.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible to the passengers. Emergency escape hatch was covered over the aft berthing which prevented it from opening. Crew cut the rug to allow hatch to open. 46 CFR 177.15-1 OLD T
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 May 2022
Resolution: Crew cut rug so the escape hatch would open.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
"Means provided to aid escape must be suitable for use in emergency conditions." 46 CFR 177.500
Port fwd escape hatch interior deteriorated. Fix by drydock (MAY 2022)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2022
Resolved 11 July 2025
Resolution: Verified condition of hatch.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
"Receptable outlets for tools and similar apparatus must have a grounding connector." 46 CFR 183.370
Outets on upper deck aren't GFI- exposed to the weather Prone to dangerous electric shocks.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 11 May 2021
Resolution: Provided pictures of upgraded outlets to GFI receptacles.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
"Rails must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew." 46 CFR 177.900
Forward stdb rail deteriorated and unsafe for any weight bearing pressure. Fix by MAY 2022 dry dock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2022
Resolved 26 April 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel at drydock 26APR2025 verifying satisfactory repairs to rail.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
"An independent modular smoke detecting unit must meet UL 217." 46 CFR 181.450
Modular smoke detector not properly working.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 April 2021
Resolution: Resolved during inspection. Replaced batteries.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Display and distribution of informational material; display and distribution of a community service hot-line telephone number for crewmember assistance. 46 CFR 16.401, 46 CFR 185.212
Display DAPI information for crew member's awareness.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Provided photos of DAPI requirements posted in the office.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 16 May 2019
Resolved
On a wood vessel of at least 26’ in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water elvel in each space. Bilge high level alarm in the forward accommodation space is inoperable. Demonstrate proper operation prior to movement. 46CFR182.530 code 60
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 16 May 2019
Resolved 17 May 2019
Resolution: Witnessed proper operaiton of alarm. Failure was due to grounding, reviewed repairs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 May 2019
Resolved
A vessel of more than 19.8m in length must carry a minimum of three life buoys of not less than 24” in diameter. Two of the vessel’s life buoy lines are degraded and need to be replaced. 46CFR180.70(a)(3) code 16
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2019
Resolved 17 May 2019
Resolution: Operator provided proof of purchase for new liferings.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
For a fixed fire extinguishing system, all dead-end lines shall extend at least 2 inches beyond the last orifice and shall be closed with cap or plug. The CO2 line currently terminates at the nozzle.
46 CFR 181.20-20(d)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2018
Resolved 15 October 2018
Resolution: 2 inch piping extension was installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
At each inspection, the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. Party lights and ice chest on upper deck are currently "daisy chained" and being run off multiple extension cords.
46 CFR 176.25-50
46 CFR 176.25-50
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 September 2018
Resolved 15 October 2018
Resolution: Party lights taken out of service and extension cords were disconnected.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 25 July 2017
Resolved
Vessel did not maintain lifesaving maintenance records. 46CFR185.700
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 25 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: Discussed proper procedures with the CAPT.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 25 July 2017
Resolved
Annual maintenance was overdue by one month, operator misunderstood regulations and believed he had +/- 3 months of the anniversary date to complete the maintenance. 46CFR176.810
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 27 July 2017
Resolved 26 July 2017
Resolution: Received documentation for vsl rep proving completion of overdue installed firefighting system maintenance.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 25 July 2017
Resolved
Operating Company failed to submit MIS data for 2016.
Due 10 April 2018
Resolved 10 April 2018
Resolution: Forwarded to Investigations Shop for Enforcement
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Tank
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
Underside of sewage tank is leaking at a rate of approximately 1 drip per 5 seconds.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 24 October 2018
Resolution: No leaks detected as of 08AUG2018.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Waste Heat Recovery
Issued 30 July 2016
Resolved
Repair water pump on stabd engine to satisfactiuon of attending Marine Inspector. Vessel is restricted to <20 knot wind condition.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 August 2016
Resolved 3 August 2016
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 9 June 2016
Resolved
CO2 bottles Hydro dates expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 June 2016
Resolved 10 June 2016
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 9 June 2016
Resolved
Excessive oil in the bilges
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 June 2016
Resolved 10 June 2016
Resolution: Oil removed