07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 23 July 2026
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have a means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines. Vessel was unable to override/restart after testing of installed system. 46 CFR 181.420(b)(3)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 August 2026
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of override/restart of installed system following service by technician.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency steering position com./ compass reading
Issued 23 July 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with an auxiliary means of steering that is of adequate strength, capable of moving the rudder from 15 degrees on one side to 15 degrees on the other side in not more than 60 seconds with the vessel at one-half its maximum service speed ahead, or 7 knots, whichever is greater, and controlled from a location that permits safe maneuvering of the vessel and does not expose the person operating the auxiliary means of steering to personnel hazards during normal or heavy weather operation. A suitable hand tiller may be acceptable as the auxiliary means of steering where satisfactory to the cognizant [name withheld] tiller was found wasted and unable to effectively move the rudder. 46 CFR 182.620 (a)(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2026
Resolved 6 August 2026
Resolution: New emergency steering tiller was intalled and operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 23 July 2026
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine cooling water discharge temperature and lubricating oil pressure shall be provided for all propulsion engines located so as to be in view of the operator. Oil pressure gauge at the operating station was inoperable. 46 CFR 182.20-5 (Old T)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2026
Resolved 14 August 2026
Resolution: Witnessed operation of oil pressure gauge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
EACH LIFE RING BUOY ON A VESSEL MUST: BE APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 160.050 IN SUBCHAPTER Q OF THIS CHAPTER.THE RING LIFE BUOY'S GRAB LINE WAS WEATHERED AND DETERIORATED. REPAIR/REPLACE TO THE SATISFACATION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2025
Resolved 6 June 2025
Resolution: Life buoy was replaced and has required retro tape.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND LOCATED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE OFFICER IN CHARGE, MARINE INSPECTION. THE INSTALLED PORT SIDE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BRACKET WAS BROKEN AND UNABLE TO SECURE THE REQUIRED PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. REPAIR/REPLACE TO THE SATISFACATION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR. Cite: 46 CFR 181.30-10(b)(OLD-T)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
Resolution: Fire extinguiser bracket was replaced with new bracket, fire extinguisher is now sufficiently secured to vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
PLACARDS CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DONNING AND USE OF THE LIFE JACKETS ABOARD THE VESSEL. VESSEL CARRIED TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF TYPE I LIFE JACKETS (VEST AND COLLAR), THE VESSELS PROVIDED DONNING INSTRUCTIONS ONLY HAD DONNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE I (COLLAR) LIFE JACKET. EQUIP VESSEL WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTH STYLES.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel now has provided donning instructions for both styles of life jackets.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
THE EMPLOYER SHALL PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) FOR ALL CREWMEMBERS. OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF HAVING AN ESTABLISHED EAP. PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT WOULD SHOW THAT THE COMPANY HAS AN EAP, OR CREATED AN EAP TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided proper documentation for EAP.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
Wiring joints and splices shall be mechanically secure and made in a junction boxes. Multiple joints and splices are exposed the inclement weather and are not in junction boxes. This issue must be addressed/corrected.
46 CFR 183.05-50(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2024
Resolved 26 July 2024
Resolution: Received objective Evidence of the wires inside a junction box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 8 July 2024
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 was expired, must be replaced.
46 CFR 184.710
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2024
Resolved 12 July 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence (photo) from Rep showing issue has been corrected.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. Vessel's visual alarm did not work, must be replaced/repaired or removed.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2024
Resolved 26 July 2024
Resolution: Received objective Evidence showing an active visible/audible bilge alarm.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry 03 hand red flare and 03 hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Vessel only had 03 hand red flares on board, must maintain an additional 03 distress signals on board.
46 CFR 180.6(b)(1)&(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2024
Resolved 12 July 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence (photo) from Rep showing issue has been corrected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. Maintenance was being conducted but not documented in a log. This corresponds with Monthly maintenance under NFPA 10.
46CFR176.810(b)(2)(iv)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 July 2024
Resolved 8 July 2024
Resolution: Corrected on the spot with Rep with education.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Drills was being conducted but not documented in a log.
46 CFR 185.520(f)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 July 2024
Resolved 8 July 2024
Resolution: Corrected on the spot with Rep with education.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
Each fixed power bilge pump must be self priming. It must be permanently connected to the bilge. Fwd and aft Bilge pumps were not mounted/secured to the bilge/hull.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2023
Resolved 7 May 2023
Resolution: Operator Permanantly affixed bilge pumps to the bilge as required in 46CFR182.520
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided a positive Shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. The fwd bilge pump does not have a positive shutoff valve installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2023
Resolved 7 May 2023
Resolution: Operator installed valve on the discharge hose before the hull on the fwd Electric Bilge pump.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
Small vessels of the open launch type, and other vessels not specifically covered elsewhere in this section shall have such rails or equivalent protection as considered necessary by the officer in charge, marine inspections. Aft STB rail is loose and needs be tightened.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2023
Resolved 7 May 2023
Resolution: Operator tightened Aft railing to the satisfaction of the attending Marine inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions
to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man
overboard conditions. Vessel does not have sufficient emergency instructions posted in case of an emergency.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2023
Resolved 7 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel now has emergency instructions on board for passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
At each initial hull inspection 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 of the hull structure and its appurtenances. A hole was found on the fwd STBD side weather-deck leading to the fwd compartment. Repair as necessary to maintain watertight integrity, to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2023
Resolved 7 May 2023
Resolution: Operator filled the hole in question to the satisfaction of the attending Marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
A Space containing diesel machinery must be fitted with adequate means such as ducts to provide sufficient air for proper operation of main engine. A 1.5 inch in diameter hole was found on the port side engine room ventilation natural supply duct. Renew as necessary to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 May 2023
Resolved 7 May 2023
Resolution: Operator used flex tape to patch a hole in the natural exhaust ventilation pipe.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 10 June 2022
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Vessel did not have appropriate means to secure the ventilation.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Means to secure ventilation provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 June 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. The number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 June 2022
Resolution: PFD's provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 June 2022
Resolved
Nonmetallic hose may be used for wet exhaust systems provided it is especially adapted to resist the action of oil, acid, and heat, has a wall thickness sufficient to prevent collapsing or panting, and is double clamped where practicable. Exhaust hose was missing double clamps on both ends
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Hose double clamped.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 10 June 2022
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include Date of the drill and training; and general description of the drill scenario and training topics. Operator did not documented their drills.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 June 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: Drills documented.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 June 2021
Resolved
Except as provided in §173.17, no person may use a vessel to which this part applies. The vessel state registration was not valid.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided evidence of valid state registration.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 June 2021
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 ringbuoy grabline and waterlight line is dry rotted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 27 July 2021
Resolution: Confirmed a new ring buoy was installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 June 2021
Resolved
Ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The Ring life buoy did not have the retroreflective on it.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 27 July 2021
Resolution: Confirmed the tape was installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 24 June 2021
Resolved
Green light on the starboard side and a red light on the port side each showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 112.5 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on its respective side. The starboard side navigational light was not meeting the arc requirement for a side
light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2021
Resolved 27 July 2021
Resolution: Confirmed light was replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 17 June 2021
Resolved
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, The bilge forward of the control station is water logged with an unknown amount of damage. Determine the extent of the damage, submit a plan proposal for approval and execute the approved plan.46 CFR 177.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 July 2021
Resolved 14 July 2021
Resolution: Attended the vessel and determined that the bilge damage was not structural.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 17 June 2021
Resolved
The discharge ends of vent pipes shall be fitted with removable flame screens. The vessel's vent does not have a flame screen. Install a flame screen on the vent.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 July 2021
Resolved 14 July 2021
Resolution: Observed that a flame screen was installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight. The waterlight that was onboard the vessel did not have a battery installed. Vessel is restricted to daytime operations until the waterlight is repaired or replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2020
Resolved 1 June 2020
Resolution: Operator purphased new battery for floatlight
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. The high level alarm on the vessel was inoperable
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2020
Resolved 1 June 2020
Resolution: Operator fixed the bilge alarm.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 17 May 2018
Resolved
Affix waterlight to ring life buoy--Vessel limited to daytime operations.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 6 June 2018
Resolution: Water light affixed to ring life buoy.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 17 May 2018
Resolved
Mark hailing port on stern of vessel.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 6 June 2018
Resolution: Hailing port marked on stern of vessel.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 17 May 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of bilge high water level alarm.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 6 June 2018
Resolution: Bilge high water level alarm remounted and operational.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Install bilge high water level alarm in the ENG room.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Installed bilge high water alarm.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Provide approved employee list from current drug consortium.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2017
Resolved 30 May 2017
Resolution: Provided approved employee list from current drug consortium.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Replace forward mast headlight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2017
Resolved 30 May 2017
Resolution: Repaired forward mast head light.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Label fuel shut off on the deck.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2017
Resolved 30 May 2017
Resolution: Label provided for fuel shut off.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Replace the tube on the hand bilge pump.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2017
Resolved 30 May 2017
Resolution: Replaced tube on hand bilge pump.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Re-Install the cleat on the port bow, to fill in the 4 empty holes in the hull.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2017
Resolved 30 May 2017
Resolution: Reinstalled cleat on port bow.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 2 June 2016
Resolved
Vessel is missing required pubs. Provide all reaquired pubs.
Due 16 June 2016
Resolved 27 June 2016
Resolution: Pubs have been provided on board.