Inspection history · 30
7 July 2026
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8419061
4 March 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8321218
18 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8190092
9 July 2025
ISM Oversight · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8182328
2 June 2025
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8150708
27 May 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8145337
15 July 2024
COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7948162
3 July 2024
Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7948319
1 May 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7937267
10 October 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7807914
12 April 2023
Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7724613
14 October 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7577150
18 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7511791
24 February 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7401641
1 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7343415
31 October 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7343858
24 August 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7295505
15 July 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7254118
6 August 2020
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7089013
5 August 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7024991
22 July 2020
COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7001344
18 July 2019
Hull Examination · MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6762785
21 March 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6646876
29 November 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6588859
15 August 2018
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6513081
26 July 2018
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6481156
22 August 2017
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6395779
10 August 2017
MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6226276
11 October 2016
DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6019742
19 September 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6004042
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 July 2026
No resolution recorded
At each 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, including the following:(h) Operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges. Descale corroded piping elbow on the bilge manifold or replace in-kind
46 CFR 176.804
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 July 2026
No resolution recorded
At each 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, including the following: (f) Operational test of all valves in fuel lines by operating locally and at remote operating positions. Remote fuel shutoff valve was inoperable due to disconnected pull cable. Crew reconnected cale and demonstrated successful operation.
46 CFR 176.804(f)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
A self priming, power driven fire pump must be installed on each vessel of not more than 65 feet in length that carries more than 49 passengers. Fire pump was not properly connected. Inspector found dead end piping leading from sea water suction causing water to spill into bilge when system was energized. Additionally the pump had a malfunctioning clutch and unreadable PSI gauge. 46 CFR 181.300
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 20 October 2022
Resolution: Fire pump and pressure gauage replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shut down all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Pre-engineered fixed fire extinguishing system would not shut off the starboard engine. Could not be tested further for operational readiness. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel repaired wiring and the pre-engineered fixed fire extinguishing system operates propers shutting off both engines.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Except for engine exhausts, each inlet or discharge pipe that penetrates the hull below a line drawn parallel to and at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deepest load waterline must have means to prevent water from entering the vessel if the pipe fractures or otherwise fails. Bilge pump thru hull not connected to any kind of valve. Dead end pipe found covered by insulation in engine space butting up against side shell on port side. It was open to environment leaving a half dollar size hole in shell plating, compromising watertight integrity of vessel. 46 CFR 179.350 (c)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Proper thru hull fitting and valve were installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
A vessel of more than 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, but not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet), must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. 02 ring life buoys were unserviceable onboard with wasted retro reflective tape and each with one penetration into the buoy allowing for water ingress.
46 CFR 180.70 (a)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced ring life buoys with two new ones.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel was not able to get underway and conduct drills or test the installed bilge, steering, or propulsion systems due to condition of vessel and 01 deckhand missing. Vessel annual not complete and three month window expires 15OCT22. Complete annual inspection prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 176.500
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel completed annual inspection and drills.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times and a spanner wrench must be
provided. Fire hose did not have a nozzle installed or
spanner wrench at the station.
46 CFR 181.310
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 8 November 2022
Resolution: Evidence of spanner wrench on board provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 October 2022
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. Aft lazarette bilge pump audible and visual alarm were intermittently operable.
46 CFR 182.530
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Aft lazarette bilge pump properly activated an audible and visual alarm.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) provided that: A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. A flexible tube or hose may be used instead of fixed pipe for the discharge line of a submersible electric bilge pump 03 bilge pumps have hoses that were not properly clamped to either the overboard valve or to the pump itself. Additionally all overboard discharge valves for the bilge pumps were inoperable and there was not a way to verify the valve was in the opened or closed position. Vessel has installed bilge system as required by regulation which was not operationally tested yet due to vessel condition.
46 CFR 182.520
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Hose clamps were installed and verified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner must have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment. No fire fighting equipment servicing or maintenance logged for fire extinguishers. Entries were vague and did not state equipment inspected but instead stated a general servicing was conducted. Could not verify proper checks.
46 CFR 176.810
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel made proper servicing record entries and provided proof of annual certification.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner must have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment. Pre engineered fixed fire extinguishing system had no evidence of servicing (tag on bottle or paperwork provided onboard). Vsl stated bottle was just replaced.
46 CFR 176.810(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided proof of annual certification.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Vessel was missing 02 required portable lights.
46 CFR 183.430
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided 02 portable lights on board.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly
involved in an SMI. Vessel did not have have alcohol
test swabs to comply with 2 hour testing window.
46 CFR 4.06-3
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 20 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided proof of testing compliance.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Starboard side engine compartment hatch requires sections of the gasket to be replaced.
46 CFR 171.124
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Starboard side engine compartment hatch gasket was repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. The medical certificate will be issued for various periods of time based upon the endorsements the mariner holds. Master did not have medical certificate to verify currency and maintenance of operational requirements of the mariner.
46 CFR 10.301
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 20 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel master provided valid medical card.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
A bilge suction must be fitted with a suitable strainer having an open area not less than three times the area of the bilge pipe. Bilge piping suctions did not have strainers.
46CFR182.510
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Appropriate bilge suction strainer was verified.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 1 inch numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. 22 passengers are allowed on upper deck. No passenger count markings or signage for upper deck was posted.
46 CFR 185.602
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel properly labeled upper deck.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color , and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least .5 inches high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Distress signals not labeled properly.
46 CFR 185.614
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel properly labeled distress signal container.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
The lights and shapes specified in these Rules shall comply with the provisions of 33 CFR part 84. Anchor light (all-round light) did not energize and the vessel did not have day shapes.
33 CFR 83.20
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced all-round light bulb.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Type approval equipment
Issued 14 October 2022
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. FCC Radiotelephony Certificate expired 09Jul2022. Technicians completing new certificate were onboard upon inspector’s arrival without any advanced notice. Vessel received new certificate prior to inspectors leaving for a term of validity of five years.
46 CFR 184.502
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel received new certificate prior to inspectors leaving for a term of validity of five years.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized and made watertight. 03 cable runs through bulkheads in E/R and fwd void space were not watertight.
46 CFR 179.320
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 October 2022
Resolved 18 October 2022
Resolution: Void spaces were filled.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from machinery failure. Vessel reported losing propulsion unexpectedly with passengers onboard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 November 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 22 July 2020
Resolved
Label upper deck 26 person maximum capacity in accordance with stability letter.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 5 August 2020
Resolution: Operator provided photographic evidence that the maximum allowable passenger count was labeled for the upper deck.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 22 July 2020
Resolved
Label adult and child life jacket stowage locations.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 5 August 2020
Resolution: Operator provided photgraphic evidence that adult and child life jacket stowage locations were properly labeled.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 July 2020
Resolved
Make proper repairs or replace necessary components of the air horn.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 5 August 2020
Resolution: Received video evidence of successful operational test of replacement signal horn. Operator replaced pneumatic air horn with electrical air horn.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 26 July 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire pump.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 August 2018
Resolved 22 October 2018
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 July 2018
Resolved
Provide spanner wrenches.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 August 2018
Resolved 22 October 2018