11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board.
COI states 30 adult life jackets must be on board. Inspector documented finding 28.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2025
Resolved 14 November 2025
Resolution: Sent photos of additional life jackets to the satisfaction of MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment...must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed.
Battery for float light expired in 2021.
46 CFR 185.726(d)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2025
Resolved 14 November 2025
Resolution: Replaced battery. New exp date 05/2027
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 6 November 2025
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow...must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located.
T-handle for shutoff valve broke during operation by Master. Cannot effectively shut the emergency shut off valve.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 November 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: Company fabrication shop fabricated and installed new "T" handle for shutoff valve.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 6 November 2025
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. MOB drill was conducted in a manner that risked crew safety and was not efficient in recovering an unconscious persons out of the water. Create a plan for future MOB drills to address crew safety and person recovery.
46 CFR 185.520(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2025
Resolved 17 November 2025
Resolution: Performed MOB drill with lifesling to teh satisfaction of the MI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 28 January 2025
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers. Fuel pipe that runs through the starboard side bulkhead from the lazarette to the engine room is missing vapor protection. Install vapor protection to the satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 177.405(e)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 February 2025
Resolved 11 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel installed vapor sealant satisfactory to attending MI.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 January 2025
Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Watertight hatches located on the centerline for the engine room and the bow for the forepeak were not able to be opened without a pry bar. Lubricate watertight hatch to provide easy access to spaces to the satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 176.800
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 February 2025
Resolved 11 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel lubricated the engine room hatch to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 19 October 2023
Resolved
The weather deck on a well deck vessel must be watertight. The engine room hatch located on the weather deck is allowing water to pass through at the aft corner of the hatch. Vessel must repair to the satisfaction the the Marine Inspector.
46CFR178.430(a)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 November 2023
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel resolved issued and was able to provide footage of them retesting the area with no leakage of water coming through the hatch.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Performance standards for radio equipment
Issued 19 October 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Starboard side radios MMSI does not match certificate. VEssel must reprogram the radio to match the correct MMSI.
46CFR184.502
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 November 2023
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel operator was able to reprogram the radio to include the correct MMSI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 October 2023
Resolved
In addition, a number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided, or such greater number as necessary to provide a life jacket for each person being carried. A child size life jacket was worn and needed to be replaced. Vessel purchased a new child life jacket, corrected on the spot.
46CFR180.71(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 October 2023
Resolved 19 October 2023
Resolution: Replaced lifejacket during the inspection, corrected on the spot.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
All machinery must be installed and maintained in such a manner to afford adequate protection from causing machinery failure. PORT and STBD fuel piping is corroded. Marine Inspector unable to determine if the fuel piping is damaged. Clean pipes to allow an attending MI to determine their condition and repair to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Received pictures of replaced fuel piping.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire. During the fire drill, master and crew member were unfamiliar with the operation of the installed CO2 system. Marine Inspector ensured crew correctly understood duties and were familiar with the operation of the installed CO2 system.
46 CFR 185.524 (a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 23 March 2023
Resolution: Corrected during inspection. Discussed crews action for manual operation of the CO2 system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 14 April 2022
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces.
Vapor barriers for cable runs in the engine room are packed with multiple types of flame resistant material which not IAW manufacturers instructions. One single type of flame resistant packing shall be used.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 May 2022
Resolution: Operator sent picture of one single type of flame resistant packing used. All SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
System design and installation must be in accordance with the Marine Design, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual approved for the system by the Commandant. Vessel's fixed system is not in compliance with approved plans. The system's pressure switch does not enable engine and/or generator shutdown in case of fire.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 12 January 2022
Resolution: Engine shutdowns were properly connected and tested satisfactorily
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including the following: Operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges. The vessel's mechanical bilges in the forward and aft passenger cabin failed to actuate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 January 2022
Resolved 10 January 2022
Resolution: Engineer came on board and rectified the faulty bilge suction.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). The vessel did not have the corresponding MMSI number programmed within the radio to ensure proper DSC transmission.
47 CFR 80.905(a)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 January 2022
Resolved 24 January 2022
Resolution: MMSI added to deficient radio
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space protected by carbon dioxide systems, or any space into which carbon dioxide might migrate must be conspicuously marked as follows: Spaces storing carbon dioxide - “CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.” Vessel is not marked in the above manner.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 January 2022
Resolved 12 January 2022
Resolution: Placards were placed at entrance of CO2 storeroom and engine room
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Stowage of cargo
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Except where specifically stated otherwise, an existing vessel must comply with the intact stability and seaworthiness regulations which were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part. Vessel is outside of compliance with stability letter, carrying 5, 50 pound bags of sand in fwd compartment.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 January 2022
Resolved 25 January 2022
Resolution: Sand bags were removed from vessel
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 10 January 2022
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. Vessel's port side aft cleat is damaged.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 January 2022
Resolution: port cleat has been repaired to the satisfaction of the MI
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
A hatch cover must: Have securing devices. The vessel's engine room hatch is without the means to secure it from above.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel has securing devices within the space. Vessel intends to secure hatch while underway via a secondary hatch (securable from the exterior) to access and secure the primary hatch.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Except where specifically stated otherwise, an existing vessel must comply with the intact stability and seaworthiness regulations which were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part. All re-power, design verification test procedures (DVTP), and simplified stability tests must be conducted prior to scheduled credit dry dock, April 30, 2022.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Completed a satisfactory SST. See documents for more detail.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
A carbon dioxide cylinder may not be inclined more than 30 degrees from the vertical. CO2 bottles mounted at approx 85 degrees from the vertical. Re-install bottles as per regulation.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2019
Resolved 9 December 2019
Resolution: Letter from Global Fire provided stating CO2 cylinders contained syphon tubes and that the cylinders are mounted not more than 30 degrees from vertical.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 179.360 - A hatch cover must have securing devices to meet weathertight requirement for vessel on a protected route. Engine room hatch covers do not have securing devices to maintain weathertight integrity.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 December 2019
Resolved 9 December 2019
Resolution: Securing devices added to hatches. See picutures.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
46CFR 182.470 - A space containing a diesel tank less than 500 cubic meters must have a gooseneck vent of not less than 1.5 inches in diameter. Lazarette does not have ventilation.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 December 2019
Resolved 9 December 2019
Resolution: Vent installed for lazerette. See picture in deficiency documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 February 2019
Resolved
All machinery must be installed and maintained in such a manner to afford adequate protection from causing machinery failure. The sea water pump on the port main diesel engine was leaking at the seal. Provide proof of repair to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.100
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2019
Resolved 8 February 2019
Resolution: Recieved photographic evidence via email that the seal was replaced on the port main engine sea water pump.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 February 2019
Resolved
All machinery must be installed and maintained in such a manner to afford adequate protection from causing machinery failure. The return line for the fuel system was temporarily repaired. Provide proof of repair to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.100
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2019
Resolved 8 February 2019
Resolution: Photo evidence recieved with proof of installation of new fuel oil return line.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
CLSN: Vsl is broadcasting Invalid Call Sign, ZERO LENGTH OR BEAM: no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0), ZERO DRAFT: no static draft information
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Witnessed sat data on AIS
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 30 November 2017
Resolved
The transverse frame on the port side immediately below the main deck in the forward void has a broken stitch weld. Weld is located just port of the centerline. 46 CFR 177.300.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2017
Resolved 5 December 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided photo of new weld.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Piping (air intake)
Issued 30 November 2017
Resolved
Replace air filters for both engine air intakes due to oil saturation. 46 CFR 182.100.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2017
Resolved 5 December 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided photo of new air filters.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 30 November 2017
Resolved
The outboard fuel line on the port engine is gouged in two spots due to chaffing. Replace fuel line. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(3)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2017
Resolved 5 December 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided photo of newly installed hose.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Piping (air intake)
Issued 30 November 2017
Resolved
Replace broken latch on starboard engine air intake cover. 46 CFR 182.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2017
Resolved 5 December 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided photo of repaired latch.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 15 December 2016
Resolved
Provide proposal for instalation of a machinery shut down switch for the fixed fire extinguisher system. Upon approval, install system and get system recertified.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Newly installed engine shutdowns satisfactorily tested.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 15 December 2016
Resolved
Install a positive shutoff valve in the space below control station at hull penetration location for submersible electric bilge pump.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2017
Resolved 29 December 2016
Resolution: Valve now installed