Inspection history · 14
19 March 2026
Hull Examination · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8300406
13 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8134816
6 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7907790
1 April 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7892651
12 April 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7667602
11 April 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7422845
1 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7422876
29 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7186517
19 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC SEA LION (WPB 87352) · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7178702
28 April 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6946223
30 April 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6673880
26 April 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6400514
9 May 2017
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6141802
31 May 2016
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5892630
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 176.808 (b): Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by marine inspector to not be in servicable condition must be repaired or replaced.
Lifering grab line and quick release clip found worn and inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 May 2024
Resolved 24 June 2024
Resolution: O/O submitted pictures attesting the the adequate grabline on ring life buoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 184.710: A vessel must carry a first aid kit that meets requirements or equivalents.
First aid kit found missing Aspirin.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 May 2024
Resolved 24 June 2024
Resolution: O/O submitted pictures attesting to having adequate asprin onboard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
The owner or operator shall notify the OCMI as far in advance as possible whenever a vessel is to be hauled out or placed in a dry-dock or to undergo repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel, together with any repairs or alterations contemplated. Hull repair or alterations include replacement, repair, or refastening of planking. Vessel replaced hull planking on starboard side amidships sheer quarter without notifying the OCMI. 46 CFR 176.665(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 April 2023
Resolution: [name withheld] was educated on USCG reporting requirements for repair.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
A vessel must have one or more ring life buoys and carry one floating waterlight. Floating waterlight on ring buoy was extinguished. 46 CFR 180.70(d)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Battery has been replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds route must carry three hand red flare distress signals and three orange smoke signals. Several flares were expired. 46 CFR 180.68(b)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Expired flares have been replaced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Alcohol testing devices on board were expired. 46 CFR 4.06-15(a)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Alcohol testing devices have been replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station must carry a radio operator who holds a marine radio operator permit.
Vessel master did not have radio operator permit readily available. 47 CFR 80.159(e)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Proof of radio operator permit provided.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. Vessel operator was unable to provide current Certificate of Documentation for Marine Inspector. 46CFR67.313 -701C
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel received new COD and posted on vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 ft in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Marine Inspector observed that visual bilge level alarm failed to illuminate.46CFR182.530(a) -701C
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel operator made satisfactory repairs
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years. Vessel operator was unable to provide FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate for Marine Inspector. 46CFR80.903 -16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2022
Resolved 12 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided copy of FCC radio technician inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 1 April 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations, internal structural examinations, and underwater surveys (UWILD) required by this section.
Owner/Operator did not conduct the required Dry Dock/Interal Exam listed on the vessels COI. Vessel is restricted from carriage of passengers until Dry Dock has been completed.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 April 2022
Resolution: Completed DDX inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved IAW 46 CFR 164.018. Life ring buoy does not have retroreflective material. Ensure ring life buoy has retroreflective material
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: New retroreflective installed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating water light must have a lanyard of 3-6 ft in length. Lanyard on ring life buoy exceeds 6 ft. Ensure lanyard is between 3-6 ft.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: Float light lanyard changed to proper length
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Vessels operating solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation. Radio telephone installation is not equipped with DSC capability. Show proof of an on board radio installation with DSC capability. Limited to no
more than 1000 ft from shore. 47 CFR 80.905(a)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: New radio installed with DSC calling capability.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. Compass light not operable
Repair compass light, limited to daytime operations. 46 CFR 184.402(c)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: Compass replaced. Light tested sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry a U.S. Coast Pilot. Vessel did not have an available U.S. Coast Pilot. Show proof of U.S. Coast Pilot onboard.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: Coast Pilot onboard
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel did not have up to date charts. Provide proof of up to date charts for the navigation area of the vessel.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: Up to date charts on board
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 30 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have current Coast Pilot or tides and currents on board
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 June 2019
Resolved 2 May 2019
Resolution: Obtained current tides and currents and coast pilot.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Fuel hoses were identified to not meet SAE J-1942, in accordance with 46 CFR 182.455(a)(1)(iii) and 182.720(e). Replace as necessary with the proper hose type. - 46 CFR 182.455(a); 46 CFR 182.720(e) - Prior to Carrying Passengers
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 May 2017
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
The collision bulkhead was found to be not watertight on both the port and starboard side of the keel/stem, in accordance with 46 CFR 179.310(a) and 179.320. Repair as necessary to ensure the bulkhead is capable of remaining watertight with a head of water to the top of the bulkhead. - 46 CFR 179.310(a); 46 CFR 179.320 - Prior to Carrying Passengers
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 May 2017
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Three (3) Type I personal flotation devices were found to not be in a serviceable condition; however, one was able to be brought to an acceptable condition by salvaging a part from one of the other unservicable life jackets. The vessel may not operate with more than twenty (20) passengers until the two (2)unacceptable life jackets are replaced, in accordance with... Continued in Narrative
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 May 2017
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
The life float was found to not have adequate Type II retroreflective material installed in accordance with 46 CFR 180.200(a)(2), 160.027-2(a), and 160.010-4(p). Renew the required markings as necessary. - 46 CFR 180.200(a)(2); 46 CFR 160.027-2(a); 46 CFR 160.010-4(p) - 16MAY2017
Due 16 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
The ring life buoy did not have Type II retroreflective material installed in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604(i). Add the required markings as necessary. - 46 CFR 185.604(i) - 16MAY2017
Due 16 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017